Sure, seasonal merchandise like heart - shaped treats or toys can encourage impulse buys, but pet stores might want to focus
on the oral care product category throughout February, as the industry honors National Pet Dental Health Month.
Not exact matches
, powerfully minty and invigorating
oral care products; Wanderer, shower
products that hydrate; the DSC Traveler, a high quality travel bag specially designed to take Dollar Shave Club
on the road; Big Cloud, never greasy, never shiny skin protection from the elements; Boogie's, hair styling
products for every head of hair and every hairstyle; One Wipe Charlies, peppermint tingling butt wipes for men; and Dr. Carver's, premium shave aides for a delightfully gentle shave from start to finish.
Just this week, Mondelez International, whose brands include Trident, signaled it would begin putting more emphasis
on so - called functional benefits
on its
products, such as
oral care.
The Importance of Ingredients As with other pet
products, consumers are looking for natural ingredients in the
oral care products they use
on their furry friends.
Here's a look at
oral -
care products on the market that aim to deter these issues.
How do Zymox
oral care products differ from other
products on the market?
«
Oral care products must check off all the boxes: value, quality, efficacy and ease of administration,» says Taylor, who reports that In Clover's overall sales of feline supplements have been
on a noticeable upswing — with feline dental health soft chews leading the pack.
Abby I would like to be able to put your e-mail message up
on our site — just to help spread the word about how dangerous Anesthesia really is — I look forward to your order and your using PetzLife
Oral Care on Holly and «Frog» and all the rest — Bye for now — Bud Groth — Owner PetzLife
Products
«These insights emphasise the need for dog
oral care products to be designed and tested using robust science in dogs, rather than relying solely
on data from human studies» explained Dr Harris.
When these
products don't work, they give up
on the option of an
oral care solution because they must all not work.»
Even with the nuances between the types of
products on the market today, Groth says that there are a few indicators of effectiveness that span the entire
oral care category.
«Retailers should prominently place
oral care at the front of the store for increased visibility and encourage employee education
on the different types of
products,» Shappart says.
FOCUS
ON: Spa
Products DOG: Chew Treats & Toys
Product Roundup:
Oral Care GROOMING: Tubs & Accessories CAT: Catnip
Products NATURAL: Natural Cat Diets BIRD: Teaching Birds to Talk SMALL ANIMAL: Clean - Up & Odor Control HERPTILES: Selling Advanced Setups FISH: Installation & Maintenance Service
«The two key qualities [of an
oral care product] high
on [a consumer's] list are ease of use and safety.»
As consumers become more educated
on the importance of
caring for their pets» teeth, they are investing more in
oral care products.
Bud Groth: PetzLife's
Oral Care products have grown to meet the demand brought about by the increased awareness in the industry of the importance of proper dental care on a pet's overall hea
Care products have grown to meet the demand brought about by the increased awareness in the industry of the importance of proper dental
care on a pet's overall hea
care on a pet's overall health.
Luckily, there is an emerging segment of the
oral care category that focuses
on products formulated specifically for older pets.
Each
oral -
care product is based
on 35 - plus years of enzyme technology to eliminate odor - causing bacteria, fungi and yeast, as well as eliminate plaque biofilm.
GLOBAL PET EXPO RECAP ISSUE
PRODUCT ROUNDUP: Travel
Products FOCUS
ON: Raw Diets DOG: Summer Safety GROOMING: Skin & Coat
Care CAT: Feline
Oral Care NATURAL: Eco-Friendly Leashes & Collars, Treats BIRD: Cages Trends SMALL ANIMAL: Litter & Bedding HERPTILES: Rhacodactylid Geckoes FISH: Pumps & Filters, Creative Sales Techniques
FOCUS
ON:
Oral Care Productsâ $ ¨ â $ ¨ DOG: Flea & Tick Control
Product Roundup: Treats & Chews GROOMING: Shedding Solutions CAT: Treats NATURAL: Healthcare & Supplements BIRD: Toys & Playgrounds
Oral care products represent one of the fastest - growing categories in the pet industry, and retailers would be wise to get in
on the boom as early as possible.
GLOBAL PET EXPO RECAP ISSUE
PRODUCT ROUNDUP Dog & Cat Treats FOCUS
ON Raw Diets DOG Summer Safety Pet Bowls GROOMING Skin & Coat
Care CAT Feline
Oral Care NATURAL Eco-Friendly Leashes & Collars BIRD Cage Trends SMALL ANIMAL Litter & Bedding HERPTILES The Common Toad FISH Pumps & Filters Creative Sales Techniques
Some dog owners rely
on scaling to take
care of their canines» teeth, but taking the pet to the veterinarian for scaling typically requires anesthesia, making this an expensive and sometimes dangerous option, says Bud Groth, owner and CEO of PetzLife Products, Inc., manufacturer of PetzLife Oral Care gel and spray, headquartered in Spring Park, Minn. «Over 50,000 dogs and cats die every year [undergoing anesthesia], and another 1.3 million are injured,» says Gr
care of their canines» teeth, but taking the pet to the veterinarian for scaling typically requires anesthesia, making this an expensive and sometimes dangerous option, says Bud Groth, owner and CEO of PetzLife
Products, Inc., manufacturer of PetzLife
Oral Care gel and spray, headquartered in Spring Park, Minn. «Over 50,000 dogs and cats die every year [undergoing anesthesia], and another 1.3 million are injured,» says Gr
Care gel and spray, headquartered in Spring Park, Minn. «Over 50,000 dogs and cats die every year [undergoing anesthesia], and another 1.3 million are injured,» says Groth.
Because the
oral care category is still growing, and many consumers may not be familiar with the
products on offer, education and effective displays are essential for retail success.