Not exact matches
As so many studies — some funded by the Human Animal Bond Research Initiative (HABRI)--
point out with increasing regularity, there are many health benefits humans can get from being
pet owners.
However, it is also worth
pointing out to
pet owners the difference between supplements and products such
as dewormers, ear - mite treatments and flea - and - tick products that are regulated by governmental bodies like the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) and / or the Environmental Production Agency (EPA).
All this seems to
point to the fact that this generation of
pet owners are not only pampering their
pets, but are in fact treating their furkids
as if they were their own children.
White
points out that
pet owners should purchase appropriately sized toys for their birds,
as well.
Today,
as an article in the Denver Post
points out, scientists are finally acknowledging what
pet owners have suspected all along — that dogs have feelings too, a lot like our's, probably
as a result of all these years evolving under the same roof together.
To help reunite the
owners with their
pets as quickly
as possible, it is important to go through proper channels.Municipal Animal Control is the first
point of contact when you lose or find a
pet.
As part of the free program,
pet owners nationally can recycle their Wellness Complete Health, Wellness Core and Wellness TruFood dry packaging for dogs and cats, either at participating
pet food retailers or by shipping their empty
pet food bags directly to TerraCycle in exchange for
points that can be redeemed for a variety of charitable gifts.
A lower price
point, especially if presented
as a bundled deal, will appeal to your
pet owners and increase client compliance.
Pets can act
as a starting
point for conversations more especially among
pet owners.
He
points to grain - free brands and limited - ingredient diets
as the latest trends captivating
pet owners.
The first
point is best addressed through staff training
as well
as pet owner education to ensure constant awareness and provide reminders that the equipment is useful for a broad range of applications.
Christine Mallar,
owner of Green Dog
Pet Supply in Portland, Ore.,
pointed out that
as a green retailer specializing in environmentally friendly
pet supplies, she does not carry clay litters.
As a technician, you are usually the first
point of contact with the
owner and their
pet other than the receptionist.
In addition, the company is in the process of developing new, high - impact packaging for Tomlyn products,
as well
as a
point - of - sale system that focuses on educating
pet owners.
Well - executed home bathing and drying can help
pet owners save money at the grooming salon,
as clean
pets require less frequent appointments and will be in better condition when they are groomed — a good selling
point for home bathing and drying products.
Despite its high margin, cat grass has a relatively low price
point with a high value, allowing cat
owners to feel good about buying it
as a treat for their
pet.
This is an important and simple
point that storeowners and employees should always be prepared to discuss with
pet owners who are looking for good information on their dog's nutrition: a good diet for dogs young or old is one high in fat,
as well
as omega - 3 fatty acids, high in protein and low in carbohydrates.
When discussing the ongoing success of the
pet care market, even in the thick of a troubled economic climate, many industry observers are quick to
point to the love that
pet owners have for their companion animals
as the primary driver of this trend — and rightfully so.
Here are some key
points that every
pet specialty retailer should keep in mind in 2011: Payroll Taxes
As every business
owner should know, an employer must remit payroll taxes to the IRS for each employee.
As owners continue to look for ways to give their
pets the best diets possible and address common health problems like weight management and skin and coat issues through food, those benefits can help drive demand and provide retailers with helpful selling
points.
However, despite
pet owners» reputation for being informed, Davis
points out that most consumers are actually not thoroughly educated on labeling and ingredients or on every product on the market — particularly
as it relates to the growing field of supplements, which churns out new research findings daily.
Hatch - Rizzi
points out that poultry still reigns supreme in the cat food market,
as this is the protein to which
pet owners» most frequently gravitate.
Moreover, if a brand is successful at providing a product targeted at a particular
point in the dog's life, then that
pet owner is more apt to stick with the same brand
as the dog matures and its needs change.