- by Daniel Granderson
- October 20 2020
- cats
- dogs
- economy
- pet
- pet parents
- pet products
- pet research
- pet retail
- pet supplies
- pet trends
- pets as family
How to Return to Work Without Stressing Your Pets

As more Americans return to work, it may be time for you to prepare your pet for the new routine of office work.
- by Daniel Granderson
- August 12 2020
- cat food
- cats
- dog food
- dogs
- pet
- pet food
- pet industry
- pet market
- pet products
- pet retail
Finding the Silver Lining in Pandemic-Era Pet Food

COVID-19 has wrought vast and ongoing changes and challenges for U.S. businesses. Nevertheless, the pet food market has been living up to its recession-resistant reputation, highlighting the “silver lining” the overall pet market has experienced as a result of the pandemic.
- by Daniel Granderson
- January 28 2020
- cat owners
- cats
- dog owners
- dogs
- pet
- pet owners
- pet parenting
- pet trends
- pets as family
Spotify’s New “Pawfect” Music Playlists Are In Tune With Pets and Pet Owners

Gen Z and Millennials represent an important segment for not only Spotify’s new pet-inspired playlists, but also for the U.S. pet industry overall.
- by Daniel Granderson
- January 21 2020
- cats
- dogs
- pet
- pet industry
- pet market
- pet products
- pet supplies
Pet Litter and Clean-Up Products Eliminate the “Ick” Factor in Pet Ownership

Pet owners want products that will make their lives easier, allowing them to change the litter box less frequently, leave their dogs at home without worrying about “accidents,” and easily treat whatever stains, odors, and pet hair situations that do inevitably occur.
- by Daniel Granderson
- January 9 2020
- cat food
- cats
- dog food
- dogs
- pet
- pet food
- pet health
- veterinarians
Pet Food and Health: The Veterinary Angle

As with pet health choices generally, veterinarians should play a more proactive role in guiding their customers to balanced pet food choices.
- by Daniel Granderson
- October 22 2019
- cats
- dogs
- functional foods
- pet
- pet health
- pet retail
- pet supplements
- pet treats
Dogs and Cats Sink Teeth into Functional, Healthy Pet Treats

In addition to unusual or exotic proteins, treat marketers are relying on functional ingredients to capture pet owners’ attention, making it possible for them to address pet health and wellness issues while enjoying “treat time.”
- by Daniel Granderson
- October 10 2019
- pet
- pet care
- pet research
- pet supplements
- pet treats
- pet trends
- pets as family
3 Tips For Keeping Your Pet Relaxed & Happy

Enjoy this guest blog by Dogviously
- by Daniel Granderson
- September 20 2019
- cat owners
- cats
- dog owners
- dogs
- pet
- pet care
- pet food
- pet health
- pets as family
10 Common Plants Dangerous to Pets

Pet owners can, with a little research and some care, continue to enjoy their gardens, houseplants, and cut flowers. They just need to exercise some caution. This guest blog by Rover.com discusses ways to prevent pet exposure to toxic plants.
- by Daniel Granderson
- August 15 2019
- cat food
- cats
- dog food
- dogs
- pet
- pet food
- pet industry
- pet market
- pet retail
- Petco
- PetSmart
“Other” Pet Store Sector in Transition

Packaged Facts estimates pet product sales of pet specialty stores other than PetSmart and Petco at under $6 billion. These “other” pet chain or independent stores consist primarily of smaller- and mid-size formats, although also with some superstore-size outlets among the regional chains.
- by Daniel Granderson
- April 8 2019
- pet
- pet industry
- pet market
- pet market research
- pet products
- pet research
- pet retail
What We’re Reading: “Record Number of Buyers, Booths and Exhibitors at Global Pet Expo”

The record-breaking numbers are in. In total, 17,207 attendees--including David Sprinkle and Jeff Miller of Packaged Facts--took part in this year’s Global Pet Expo, reports Pet Age.