In pets we trust: Spending on pets still going strong
Report from Global Pet Expo
Somebody forgot to tell our pets that we’re in a recession.
While the ongoing U.S. economic downturn has forced many industries to cut jobs, close plants or curtail products, U.S. pet industry experts announced at last month’s massive trade show that positive growth continued throughout 2008 — and more is expected… [ read more » ]
Playing fetch with a stick can be hazardous
Experts at the U.K.‘s Royal Veterinary College say that canine injuries from sticks are as numerous as those acquired on Britain’s roads. Not only can sticks ri… [ read more » ]
The 'Becker Best in Show' awards
This year, for the first time ever, the Global Pet Expo gave out an award to the product that Pet Connection’s Dr. Marty Becker chose as his Best in Show.
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Littlest Honda a Fit for the times
When Honda launched the Fit into the North American market in 2006, the world was a different place. Gas prices hadn’t gone crazy, the economy wasn’t on the ski… [ read more » ]
Leash 'em up!
According to a survey by the American Pet Products Association, 93 percent of dog owners have purchased a leash for their pet. New leashes are purchased on aver… [ read more » ]
Give your bird a regular bath
Many of the birds we keep as pets are of species most comfortable in places that we would find intolerable: the steamy, hot rain forests of Central and South Am… [ read more » ]
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