There are a number of products on the market
for small animal owners who want to buy eco-friendly bedding and litter products, and they can be divided into three basic types.
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.
It's no wonder, then, that more and
more small animal owners look for bedding options made from safe, natural materials.
All About Exercise Sixteen percent
of small animal owners purchased an exercise wheel in 2010, according to the American Pet Products Association 2011 - 2012 National Pet Owners Survey — an opportunity not lost on Ware Manufacturing Inc. of Phoenix.
The latest introduction from Vitakraft Sun Seed in Bowling Green, Ohio, is Sunseed Fresh World Bedding Multi-Pet formula, which Julie Fain, digital marketing and communication coordinator, calls a big hit
with small animal owners.
The product also is dust free, which
many small animal owners prefer, said Lauren Gephart, an employee at Norco, Calif. - based Linda's Feed and Supplies.
Health Concerns While price and performance are important factors in how
small animal owners choose bedding, health concerns are bigger now than ever before.
As part of its mission, Christmas City Veterinary Hospital promises to
provide small animal owners with quality care at affordable prices.
Realizing that many
small animal owners desired holistic vet care for their pets Dr Miller founded Prairie Rivers Holistic Veterinary Services in 2012.
Pet retailers can receive a sample bag for this purpose by contacting their Oxbow representative, Stock said, noting that small animal bedding remains a key item for
small animal owners as cited in the most recent APPA National Pet Owners Survey.
Sell With Samples To demonstrate the comfort and quality of small animal bedding, Oxbow's Stock recommends
letting small animal owners test a sample bag.
Cage Location When selling habitats to first -
time small animal owners, it is a good idea to discuss where the cage will be placed.
CRITTERS USA's FOCUS CRITTERS USA is directed to the general population
of small animal owners and written for the adult audience and first - time owners of one of these pets.
Small animal owners may not always remember to get their pets a new chew toy, and asking a customer about the last time they bought their pets a chew toy can stimulate a sale.
Small animal owners are also looking for food dishes that are safer and more durable and eco-friendly than some plastic dishes.
At ViaGen, we're driven by a deep passion to advance the science underlying animal reproduction that supports the interests and desires of our large and
small animal owners.
As usual, customers are sensitive to price point, but due to the relatively low overall prices of small mammal foods when compared to other pet food offerings, pet specialty retailers reported that
small animal owners are more focused on quality and brand loyalty than how much they're paying for small mammal foods.
- APPA Releases 2007 - 2008 National Pet Owners Survey, the Most Comprehensive Data Examining Demographics and Consumer Habits, of U.S. Dog, Cat, Fish, Bird, Horse, Reptile, and
Small Animal Owners -
Convenient veterinary prescriptions, refills from our full - service pharmacy, and a variety of payment options — We have pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of every large or
small animal owner.
In rural areas alone, Arizona is down 100 veterinarians from last year, creating a pinch felt by both large and
small animal owners, as well as the practitioners who serve them.
Manufacturers also offer cage litter meant to be used for potty training, allowing
a small animal owner to encourage the use of a designated area in the habitat for elimination.
I work at a local pet store and I am always recommending Carefresh to
all small animal owners out there.
Sixty percent of dog, cat, bird and
small animal owners have purchased a gift for their pet, while three out of 10 fish and reptile owners have also bought their pet a gift.
PB: How can retailers help
a small animal owner choose the product that's right for them?
This will communicate to
small animal owners that chew toys are normal and necessary accessories in the habitat.
To provide the best food choices and recommendations to
small animal owners, retailers need to have a solid understanding of the basics of nutrition.
Retailers should be sure to stock litter and bedding products, as they are staples that
small animal owners must buy regularly.
Small animal owners are just as concerned about their pets liking a specific food, and a free sample can eliminate their reluctance to try something new.
Marketing Ideas Because cage litters and beddings are consumable staples that
small animal owners must buy on a regular basis, they are ideal for a frequent - buyer program.
As summer approaches, many people start planning vacations, and
small animal owners are no exception.
Every small animal owner needs these items and has to re-stock regularly, translating into repeat business for pet specialty retailers.
Every small animal owner needs to purchase litter or bedding on a regular basis for their small pet habitat, making this an essential category for brick - and - mortar retailers.
Small animal owners may not always remember to get their pets a new chew toy, and a question about the last time they bought one can stimulate a sale.