Petix Announces U.S. Headquarters
Press release: Petix Petix, the makers of WizSmart, has opened its first U.S. headquarters. The Brazilian-based company, which introduced its first SKU in the United States in 2017, has established an...
View ArticleABC and the APDT Form Alliance to Build Better Trainers
Press release: Animal Behavior College To reinforce its commitment to educating and developing high-quality dog trainers who use positive reinforcement methods, Animal Behavior College (ABC) announced...
View ArticleShare Gets Help from Vancouver Pet Company
Press release: Platinum Pets As the holiday season approaches, the Platinum Pets team joined the KMR Group Foundation in assembling over 1,000 Essential Packs for Share to distribute at their annual...
View ArticleCamp Bow Wow Closes Out One of its Strongest Years
Press release: Camp Bow Wow Camp Bow Wow, the largest and leading doggy day care and boarding franchise, announced one of its strongest years of growth at the close of 2018 through the achievements of...
View ArticleEducated Staff is Key to Pet Barn’s Success
Pet Age spoke with Kristina Pierce, manager for Pet Barn’s two locations in Maryland, Annapolis and Fulton. She reflected on how the store has found success in the holistic niche. Q What has been...
View ArticleMeet Joe Wallington of Jones Naturals
Q How has Jones Naturals changed since you joined the Jones Naturals team in February 2017? A [There have been] quite a few changes in our product offering and go-to-market strategy. On the innovation...
View ArticleGreen Coast Pet Receives NASC Seal for Five Product Lines
Press release: Green Coast Pet California-based Green Coast Pet has officially received the prestigious National Animal Supplement Council (NASC) seal on five Green Coast Pet products. The NASC Quality...
View ArticleAVMA Combating Suicide Amongst Veterinary Professionals
Press release: The American Veterinary Medical Association The American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA) participated with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) in researching...
View ArticleAKC National Championship Presented by Royal Canin: Kellan Lutz and Koda
One of the world’s largest and most prestigious dog shows, the AKC National Championship Presented by Royal Canin, returns to Animal Planet as a four-hour special on January 1. The AKC National...
View ArticleColumbia River Natural Pet Foods Inc. Expands Recall on Select Products
The following recall announcement was posted on FDA’s site on December 5 and updated on FDA’s site on December 21. Attempts to speak with a representative were unsuccessful. Columbia River Natural Pet...
View ArticleFight Back Against Activists Targeting Betta Fish
BY: Robert Likins We in the pet care community—retailers, suppliers, manufacturers, distributors and hobbyists—prioritize the wellbeing of companion animals. Using the best available science and data,...
View ArticleFive Questions: Lance Reyniers, President of Python Products, Inc.
Did you know in 1984 that the Python No Spill, Clean and Fill Gravel Cleaner would be your best-selling product nearly 35 years later? Back in 1984 when I made the first Python No Spill Clean and Fill...
View ArticleK9 Bros Delivers Treats that are Backed by Food Science
Pet Age recently spoke with David Feuermann, founder of K9 Bros, to learn the lengths he has gone to create a line of natural dog treats. Q What inspired you, as a food scientist and graduate of...
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The Great Outdoors
Although not as varied as dog collars and harnesses, this product category for cats offers the same benefits for feline pets. Because of their natural instincts to stalk and pounce, experiencing the...
View ArticleHyper Pet Continues Rapid Growth, Officially Merges with R2P Pet
For over 35 years, Hyper Pet LLC has been an award-winning pet product design powerhouse, best known for innovating pet toys and interactive accessories that strengthen bonds and excite both pets and...
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Fulfilling the Search
Bedding helps keep small animal habitats cozy and clean. The latest trend is incorporating colors and scents to provide individuality for pets as well as add an added creative touch, without...
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The Modern Fish Age
Without a doubt, the public’s passion for aquatics is on the rise as the fishkeeping hobby grows more popular in the United States. Proof of the upward trend in the aquatic side of the industry is the...
View ArticleNew Sustainably Yours Natural Litter Teams Up With Pet Food Experts
Press release: Petfive Now stocking and selling an ultra-high performance, environmentally responsible litter just got easier for more than 4,500 independent retailers in over half the United States....
View Article2017 Total Pet Spending was $77.13B – Where Did it Come From?
By: The Pet Business Professor According to John Gibbons, president of A GPS for Pet Businesses, total pet spending in the U.S. reached $77.13B in 2017, a $9.84B (14.6%) increase from 2016. These...
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Weighing In on Dogs
While obesity continues to remain an ongoing issue for humans, it is just as important to address for overweight dogs. Like humans, overweight pups are more at risk for health problems like diabetes,...
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