- by David Lummis
- October 18 2021
- pet
- veterinarians
Pet Service Professionals as Industry Influencers
Veterinarians remain the source of pet care information most valued by pet owners, as confirmed by our August-September 2021 Survey of Pet Owners. Read more about the changes in this crowded field of service professionals.
- by David Sprinkle
- August 11 2021
- dog owners
- dogs
- pet
10-Year Growth Demographics for Owning Dogs
While the number of retiree households grew by 35% between 2010/11 and 2020/21, the number of dog-owning retiree households grew by 67%.
- by Shannon Brown
- June 4 2021
- dogs
- online purchases
- pet
- pet care
- pet medications
COVID-19 Accelerates Online Shift in Pet Medications Sales
Although veterinarians remain the main source for buying pet medications, e-commerce has cornered all the growth momentum.
- by David Lummis
- April 5 2021
- cats
- dogs
- pet
- pet industry
- pet market research
- pet trends
U.S. Pet Population in the Wake of COVID-19
When the initial impacts of COVID-19 started being felt beginning around March 2020, the pet industry anticipated that dog ownership especially would get a boost among a national population that found itself homebound, socially isolated, and well aware of the mental and physical health benefits of pet ownership, including in relation to stress.
- 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.”
