Pet stores in New York State will soon be prohibited from selling dogs, cats and rabbits under a legislative ban meant to stem the sale of animals from breeding facilities that animal rights groups say subject pets to inhumane conditions. The legislation signed by Gov. Kathy Hochul on Thursday means […]
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Special to the News Messenger While some dogs shed year-round, others shed seasonally during fall and spring months, in preparation for winter and summer weather. Although shedding is a natural process, there are ways to reduce shedding and keep loose hair to a minimum, which can improve your dog’s skin […]
Q: My sweet dog and best friend, Isaac, was diagnosed with cognitive dysfunction syndrome. I watched your video on CDS and it meant so much! Isaac is a 15-year-old kooikerhondje. I am heartbroken. His symptoms are barking, confusion, losing control of bowel movements and pacing at night. He has lost […]
In an earnings call, General Mills CEO Jeff Harmening said pet sales were hampered by “an unexpected headwind… in the form of inventory reductions at some key retailers,” as well as capacity and customer service challenges that had carried over from the first fiscal quarter. “As a result, while our […]
Authorities are looking for two or more people responsible for breaking into an Orange County pet store and getting away with three parrots. On Dec. 20, burglars broke into the Feed Barn Pet store in Capistrano Beach just after midnight. Capistrano (or Capo) Beach is a neighborhood in the city […]
HOUSTON (ICIS)–As 2022 draws to a close, senior editor Emily Friedman discusses the 2023 US polyethylene terephthalate (PET) and recycled polyethylene terephthalate (R-PET) market outlooks with colleagues Melissa Wheeler, US PET market reporter, and Antulio Borneo, vice president of the PET Chain, covering the Americas. While PET sees mixed feedstock […]
If you are considering adopting a pet this holiday season, now is the time. St. Louis-area animal shelters are seeing a sharp increase in pet surrenders and stray animals at their facilities. Most are at full capacity. “The problem is nationwide,” said Weng Horak, CEO and founder of Care STL […]
One of the greatest challenges for any pet retailer is staying ahead of the competition. To give your business that competitive edge, it’s critical to know what products, practices and brand messages are resonating among the pet community. How can we learn what trends are on the horizon for 2023? […]
Pet parents who give their pets supplements are a special segment of consumers. They are more likely than the average pet parent to seek information from multiple sources. This group values gaining an understanding of what is in a functional product and what it does for their pet. When seeking […]
GLENVILLE, N.Y. (NEWS10) — The Animal Protective Foundation (APF) will be holding a special “Holiday Community Pet Food Pantry Drive” from Wednesday, December 21 until Friday, December 23 at the APF located at 53 Maple Avenue in Glenville. The pet food pantry allows families to keep their pets in their […]