Sentences with phrase «animal pet retailer»

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Suffolk County is poised to become the first county in New York State to regulate the sale of animals, as the county legislature unanimously approved a measure on Tuesday that sets a framework for discouraging pet retailers from buying from unsafe breeders.

While manufacturers have been developing these products to feed the demand, retailers must recognize the importance of not only supplying supplements for small pets, but also knowing how to choose products with the best ingredients to increase the quality of life for little animals.

If today's five and 10 year olds fail to develop that connection with animals and the desire to own one, the pet industry will face an impoverished market and a rapidly dwindling customer base that will no longer be able to support an industry thriving with perpetual product innovation and an abundance of small, independent retailers.

The key to building stronger sales will be in doing what retailers do best, and that is to engage with the pet owner to discover the many health needs of their animals.

As an organization whose mission is to end the killing of pets in shelters, of course Best Friends Animal Society encourages people looking for a pet to adopt from a shelter or rescue group, rather than buying from a pet store, breeder or online retailer.

At Global Pet Expo 2013, show organizers and Pet Business Media partnered to present the second - annual Global Pet Expo Retailer Excellence Awards, a program designed to honor outstanding independent pet stores in a variety of categories, such as Merchandising Excellence and Best Live - Animal Specialty Store.

She has leveraged her experience to assemble a broad selection of pet foods that includes everything from kibble to freeze - dried and frozen - raw options, focusing on brands she trusts enough to feed to her own animals, as well as those brands that specifically support independent retailers.

«Our goal is to increase Fromm brand awareness in our community by creating an amazing family event that gives back to local animal welfare charities and drives customers to independent pet retailers.»

With these changes, the Better Cities for Pets initiative may not only improve the lives of animals, but also increase business for pet retailers.

Retailers can encourage small animal owners to shop in their store by not only carrying some of these specialty foods, but also educating owners about how the foods can benefit their pets.

Retailers should always include chew toys in small animal displays, not only to encourage shoppers to purchase the toys, but also to give the pets on display something to do besides sleep — active pets are always more attractive to potential buyers.

Retailers should keep in mind the animal lovers who are as passionate about the wild birds that visit their backyards as they are about their in - home pets.

This experience has ranged from: helping clients plan, promote and host events at their pet retail stores; small happy hours or gala black - tie events for animal rescue organizations; «ask the vet events;» boutique business - to - business shows; responsible dog ownership classes; events for pet professionals and many others.

Additionally, as retailers add grooming stations and pet health services, there is higher likelihood of sick animals coming into the store, making disinfection protocols a high priority.

Strengthening animal welfare and supporting retailers» commitment to standards of care, legislation in New York passed that allows the commissioner to hold a hearing to consider the suspension or revocation of a pet dealer license if the licensee has three consecutive inspections in which it has failed to correct deficiencies of a critical nature.

The pet specialty retail chain sees it as a chance to build awareness and raise funs for local animal agencies and services.

As pet owners increasingly indulge their animal companions during special occasions, specialty retailers have the opportunity to capitalize on the growing market for holiday - related pet food and treats.

Products designed to keep animals fresh and clean between baths represent a major convenience for pet owners and a tremendous selling opportunity for retailers.

By encouraging customers to have their animals microchipped, retailers and service providers can promote responsible pet ownership and help cast our industry in a positive light.

But small - animal owners are no less passionate about their pets and will reward retailers that make the effort to keep the small - animal sections of the store brimming with new and innovative products.

Learning about the supplements available for small animals puts retailers in the best position to guide customers to products that can boost their pets» health.

However, small - animal experts know that there are a few things pet owners need to know when they stock up for their pets, and retailers can be instrumental in helping shoppers determine what food to buy, as well as how much and how often.

Retailers can boost sales in the small animal department by aggressively marketing food - dispensing toys for various species of small pets.

Informing customers about the health benefits of toys for their small animal pets can help retailers spark sales in this fun - filled category.

All of these materials are great for schools with classroom pets, as well as for retailers or any other business that involves animals, to educate and promote preventative care when handling animals.

• A roundtable discussion between Petco's Jim Myers, Nestle - Purina's John Saguto and the American Pet Products Association's Bob Vetere, moderated by PIJAC CEO Mike Canning, this session focused on a variety of issues impacting pet product retailers, such as ensuring product safety, preventing the spread of disinformation by animal rights groups and new methods of engaging current and potential pet owners.

The impact of these developments, many fear, will be most damaging to retailers that sell animals such as gerbils, lizards, frogs and fish — pets that, for a long time, held a special place in people's hearts as «starter pets.»

PIJAC members include retailers, companion animal suppliers, manufacturers, wholesale distributors, manufacturers» representatives, pet hobbyists and other trade organizations.

«A new pet can stimulate someone to read up on an animal or breed, which can be very mentally stimulating and important at that age,» says Dr. Katharine Hillestad, a veterinarian with the office of Doctors Foster and Smith in Rhinelander, Wis., which provides online advice and retails pet supplies and pharmaceuticals.

Bites from a beloved herptilian pet, while relatively infrequent, are always a possibility, so retailers and pet owners alike need to know how to both avoid and treat animal bites.

CASCO Pet is a leader in quality aquatic, reptile, small animal and pet bird retail merchandising solutions.

Whether you are a manufacturer, distributor or retailer of pet products, a veterinarian or animal health company, small or large, locally or internationally based, the scientific research on the health benefits of pets can help your business thrive.

Increasing numbers of educated and caring people are adopting a pet from an animal shelter or rescue organization instead of purchasing from a retail store or from the Internet.

Pet food manufacturers are introducing a steady stream of diets based around a wide range of exotic protein sources, arming retailers with a variety that not only appeals to the preferences of pet owners, but also meets the needs of companion animals.

Fortunately, the pet product market offers a wide range of tools to help pet parents who are struggling with ill - behaved animals, and retailers can serve as powerful resources for customers in need of guidance.

It is the responsibility of dedicated retailers to listen to pet parents as they describe a cat's symptoms and suggest a product that suits each individual animal, on a case - by - case basis.

Knowing the benefits of common ingredients, understanding how a product is administered and advising consumers about the correct dosages for an animal's weight can help retailers guide customers toward the right products for their pets.

Finally, retailers can offer this very simple advice to those pet owners who are still on the fence about pet supplements: there is no placebo effect on animals.

Small - animal - pet owners have more options than ever to choose from, and retailers, too, can benefit from the growing selection of cages with which they can build a profitable and pet - friendly assortment.

Jungle Bob's Reptile World was recognized as being the Best Live Animal Retailer, and part of earning that honor is making sure that its customers are educated on which animals will make the best pet for each situation.

To support all aspects of the pet industry — from pets to owners to retailers — proceeds from all our events are donated to key organizations and non-profits, including: Pets in the Classroom, the Human Animal Bond Research Initiative (HABRI), Coral Restoration Foundation, National Animal Interest Alliance (NAIA), Pet Industry Joint Advisory Council (PIJAC), Pet Leadership Council and Project PIABA.

Animal rights organizations spend millions of dollars annually to promote negative messages about pets sold at retail, even though the facts do not support their claims.

New advances in pet product technology are changing not only how owners interact with companion animals, but also how retailers approach category sales.

Sales of all small pet products are dependent on sales of the animals themselves, so retailers need to make animal displays as attractive and enticing as possible.

As the market continues to offer a wider selection of supplies and accessories for small animals, retailers that can keep up with the trends will be well - positioned to support their small - animal - owning customers and to help ensure their pets have long, healthy and happy lives.

The PLC consists of pet retailers, manufacturers, distributors, trade associations, live animal suppliers and like - minded organizations, all of which passionately and enthusiastically serve the cause of pet ownership and seek to improve the quality of life for pets and owners alike.

We are working with Animal Behavior College to continue this tradition with the next generation of groomers, and pet owners can experience the same results and lasting freshness when they purchase Fresh»n Clean retail products.

Whether pet parents stuff stockings with treats or spoil animals with more lavish presents, retailers must anticipate and prepare for increased demand of holiday gifts for beloved, spoiled animals.

While Weiss» quickly mastered the learning curve with the right education and collaborators, convincing pet specialty retailers of the impact that natural solutions could have on animal health and their bottom line turned out to be far more difficult.

Many pet owners want to avoid chemicals in the stain and odor products they use around their animals, and retailers should be ready to meet this growing demand.