The good news is that
as pet owners become more attuned to their pet's emotional needs, the demand for calming and behavior - modification products is on the rise.
Catnip, in its various forms, is growing in popularity
as pet owners become increasingly savvy to the many benefits it offers.
As pet owners become more proactive about the health of their pets, they look to pet store aisles for solutions to common concerns.
Matuszak: It is a fairly large market for pet ice melts, but I think
as pet owners become more aware of ice melt and more dedicated to their pet's safety, you're going to see the category continue to grow.
As pet owners become more informed through sources like the Internet, social media, friends, family members and groomers, they are changing the way they shop, says Dan Peizer, head of pet specialty marketing at Bayer Animal Health.
The popularity of «green» toys has grown by leaps and bounds
as pet owners become increasingly concerned about the effect that these products can have on their pets» health.
As pet owners become more aware of the importance of species - appropriate nutrition for their companion animals, I'm getting more and more questions about the best way to transition a cat's diet from dry food, to canned, to raw.
As pet owners become increasingly focused on their animals» health, it's important to be a resource they can turn to when looking for natural, healthy products and answers about optimal nutrition.
Sales of cat grass and kitty gardens continue to grow
as pet owners become increasingly interested in quality feline nutrition.
As pet owners become more discerning, pet food manufacturers have the challenge of making a product that looks and tastes good, is naturally labelled and properly packaged and has a long shelf life.
Not exact matches
But then the waitress brings a plate of salami, his face lights up and he changes tack, telling me he's recently
become a part -
owner of a pig farm on the Yorke Peninsula («It's called Pork on the Yorke», he says, laughing — it's not), and that he's considering getting a piglet
as a
pet to follow him around at Seppeltsfield («fuck they're funny animals!»).
Melissa Verplank \'s years of experience to work for you
as you
become a better
pet stylist and business
owner.
While it is obvious that the natural products trend is still having a big impact on the
pet industry — and on
pet specialty stores, in particular —
Pet Business recently conducted a survey of
pet store
owners and operators to see just how pervasive the the natural movement has
become,
as well
as to reveal some of the challenges and opportunities facing
pet stores in this area.
But
as a responsible
pet owner, should one of my animals
become injured by a snake, I need to know what I'm dealing with.
As pets become a bigger part of family life, their
owners are increasingly seeking out products that will seamlessly fit in with their existing home décor.
As eco-friendly
pet beds have
become mainstays of the category, manufacturers are now meeting
owners» demands for style and durability, too.
Groomers and
pet owners are increasingly accepting this type of extreme grooming, and it is even
becoming popular, especially
as it gains attention from the media.
However,
as pet owners continue to digest all that they are learning about nutrition, they are
becoming more discerning about the foods they choose for their
pets.
As they become more educated about their own health needs and how nutrition impacts their well - being, pet owners apply this understanding to their companion animals, as wel
As they
become more educated about their own health needs and how nutrition impacts their well - being,
pet owners apply this understanding to their companion animals,
as wel
as well.
So,
as natural and holistic foods
become more commonplace on the market — even popping up in mass and grocery retailers — many
pet owners are seeking more competitive pricing on even higher - quality foods, according to some experts.
As dog
owners become more skeptical about products with long lists of ingredients, they are looking at limited - ingredient formulas and adopting a less - is - more approach to feeding their
pets.
As more and more
owners travel with their
pets, whether for short or long distances, they're
becoming more discerning about what travel products offer the most practical and comfortable environment for their
pet.
To achieve this, it's crucial that we do our best to educate not only consumers, but also
pet business
owners about fishkeeping so they can ensure that they,
as well
as their employees, are equipped to help customers
become successful hobbyists.
«Most
pet owners want to secure their furry family members and this is
becoming more affordable
as manufacturers harness this wonderful way to keep their beloved
pets safe,» Clinger says.
As cities
become more welcoming towards animals,
owners will be traveling more and more with their
pets in tow.
Purina's
pet - care expert Shivaun Statham said the results mean that
pets can
become as endearing
as a child or a close friend to many
owners.
The Millennial generation (typically defined
as people born between 1981 - 1997) just recently fully
became a driving force in consumer spending, now outranking Baby Boomers
as the largest living generation in the U.S. And
as you will read in this month's cover story, which marries the latest market research into Millennials» spending habits with first - person accounts from retailers and
pet owners themselves, it is a generation that has been very good for the
pet industry so far and should be for years to come.
Crystalyn Guzman,
owner of Aroma Paws, says consumers are demanding healthier options for their
pets, particularly
as they
become more aware of the potential effects of ingredients like sulfates and parabens, which are found in most conventional products.
As I read through the article, I was struck by a comment made by the animal
owner where she mentioned that the timing was very suggestive because her
pets became sick 3 — 6 weeks after the medication was given.
Pet insurance policies have
become more popular over the years
as pet owners discover that they fulfill a need that can increase their
pet's quality of life AND keep their wallets from being drained.
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Pet owners should
become familiar with the signs and symptoms of
pet cancer,
as well
as consider the financial responsibilities involved with the diagnosis and treatment of this disease.
After all,
as Brace noted,
as cat
owners become more knowledgeable, they seek better nutrition for their
pets.
Becoming a vet assistant is a great first step toward a career in animal care,
as you'll immediately
become crucial in keeping
pets and their
owners happy, safe and well - educated.
And
as a bystander with children and
pets, I'd like to add that the reason anti-pit bull groups are gaining favor and
becoming more widely known is because the attacks by pit bulls and their
owners are happening all over the country at an alarming rate.
We
as owners determine what our
pets will
become, and if the
owner whom the kitten sees
as the boss acts recklessly, then the adult cat will understand that the boss is no longer such.
As you may recall, thousands of
pet owners contacted the FDA in 2007 reporting that their
pets either
became ill or died after they ate
pet food that was contaminated with melamine.
As a
pet owner, you may feel that your aging dog is slowing down and
becoming less active due to maturity.
Approximately 5 - 10 % of dogs that have
become infected show symptoms that they contracted the disease, making it extremely difficult
as a
pet owner to distinguish this infection.
Veterinary medicine is at the center of this very lucrative and expanding industry
as owners become more health conscious about their
pets.
As pet owners ourselves, we understand how difficult it is when a
pet becomes ill.
Becoming a
pet owner is a great responsibility
as your loving dog is introduced
as a member of your home.
Dog
owners are given detailed instructions on ensuring their
pets do not
become lonely or isolated
as «dogs are a social species and need the company of people, dogs or other animals».
For over 9 years, Doggie Style has
become a neighborhood «watering dish» for
pet owners to bring their best friends and catch up on the latest in
pet care
as well
as to get to know other
pet owners in the area.
Even though many
pet owners realize that they aren't spending enough time with their
pets, and that their
pets are
becoming bored, some
pet owners are at a loss
as to how to rectify the situation.
With the arrival of spring, more
pet owners have
become serious about flea and tick control
as parasite populations continue to surge.
After
becoming a groomer, I realized that a lot of the things I would do myself
as a
pet owner were actually making my dog's grooming experience more stressful than it needed to be, OR giving my groomer an impossible task.
As the
owner, it is our responsibility to walk our
pet everyday of at least 15 minutes per day to avoid getting them lazy and
become overweight.
Once you commit to
becoming the
owner of a Puggle, you will want to begin puppy training
as soon
as you bring your
pet home.
The best way to reduce the homeless
pet population in our community is to prevent
pets from
becoming lost, and to reunite
owners and
pets as quickly
as possible if they do
become separated.
As alternative therapies have
become more popular with
pet owners, we have added these modalities to the services we offer.