New Best Friends Plus Collection
MVP Group International has partnered with Best Friends Animal Society to release a complete line of dog toys. Ranging from Frisbees and tennis balls to plush and rope toys, all toys in the Best...
View ArticleHi & Dry Saddlebag Cover by Ruffwear
Great for rainy days on the trail, the waterproof Hi & Dry Saddlebag Cover fits Ruffwear’s Approach and Palisades Packs, as well as many other dog packs on the market. Lightweight, compact and...
View ArticleThe Ball Python
A few articles ago, we looked at the veiled chameleon as a potential starter reptile for pet stores looking to expand into the increasingly expansive reptile market. This time around, let’s examine...
View ArticleDish Wish List
It wasn’t long ago that pet reptiles were primarily eating off of what amounted to cheap Dixie plates in the form of plain plastic pet dishes, available in very little variety. Today, however,...
View ArticleThe Best Bang for Their Buck
It is said that you are what you eat, and when it comes to pond fish the adage holds true. While genetics and water quality are important factors in how a fish develops, what a koi or goldfish eats has...
View ArticleThe More They Know
Education is critical for the aquarium hobby. After all, no one is born knowing how to take care of fish, and fish and other aquatic life need the proper environmental conditions if they are to do...
View ArticleDesignated Scratching Zone
Scratching is an inherent feline trait. Cats scratch for a variety of reasons, such as to mark their territory, to stretch and exercise their toes and to shed the dead outer layer of their claws. Some...
View ArticleShow Me the Fun
Pet stores and animal lovers are always on the hunt for the next big thing in toys, particularly cat toys, a category that has not traditionally shown a lot of innovation. Those days are over, as cat...
View ArticleJust Saying No Doesn’t Always Work
There’s no question that dogs that understand and react positively to commands have better social lives, as well as an enhanced bond with their favorite people. And this ties directly to the plethora...
View ArticleWhat’s Trending in Dog Carriers
As pets are welcomed in more establishments, from restaurants and coffee shops to airplanes and department stores, and pet owners more frequently incorporate their dog in their travel and vacation...
View ArticleTwigo Pet ID Tag Selects Whitegate PR
Twigo Pet ID Tag retained boutique public relations firm Whitegate PR as their agency of record. Twigo tags require no engraving and are instantly personalize-able with a ballpoint pen – simply write,...
View ArticleAnimal Supply Open House
The Animal Supply Co.’s open house was held on April 14 at its new Southern California warehouse in Whittier. Beckie Tomala, Spring Naturals. Megan Wirick, Solid Gold Pet. Brice Hitchcock, Alaska...
View ArticlePet Palette’s New Brands
Pet Palette LLC, a specialty distributor, has added Sit Treats and H2O4K9 to its list of brands. Sit Treats is a line of USA-made, sweet potato treats, while H2O4K9 makes a line of stainless steel...
View ArticleCloud Star Will Continue Donation Program
Cloud Star Corporation will continue its Proof of Purchase Donation program through 2014. The company will donate $1 to a nonprofit organization of each customer’s choosing for every Cloud Star UPC...
View ArticleWIPIN Opens Nominations for Woman Of The Year
Women in the Pet Industry Network is now seeking nominations for the top women professionals of the year. “The Pet Industry Women of the Year Awards were designed to recognize the amazing females who...
View ArticleDogtopia, Paws With A Cause Raise Money for Veterans
Dogtopia, a national dog daycare, boarding and spa franchise, partnered with Paws With A Cause, a non-profit organization that provides assistance dogs to veterans and people with disabilities, for its...
View ArticleKinn Expands Reach With New Distributors
Kinn is expanding their distribution network with the addition of United Pacific Pet and Zeigler’s Distributor, who will begin distribution of Kinn products throughout the East and West Coast markets....
View ArticleHi & Dry Saddlebag Cover by Ruffwear
Great for rainy days on the trail, the waterproof Hi & Dry Saddlebag Cover fits Ruffwear’s Approach and Palisades Packs, as well as many other dog packs on the market. Lightweight, compact and...
View ArticleEricson Joins Lincoln Bark
Stephanie Ericson has been hired as the Director of Marketing by Lincoln Bark, a Chicago-based dog treat company. She previously worked at a non-profit focusing on social media, marketing and media...
View ArticleChampion Petfoods New Project
Champion Petfoods recently announced its partnership with Kentucky-based Gray Construction in the building of its third kitchen. “We are very proud to invest in Kentucky’s people and agriculture,” said...
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