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Source: Pet Business Professor In 2023, total U.S. pet spending grew by $14.89 billion (+14.5%), reaching $117.6 billion. The pet supplies segment, which had declined in 2022, rebounded with a 4.9% increase, totaling $23.02 billion. The average household spent $171.08 on pet supplies, up 4.5% from 2022. However, spending trends varied significantly across income and […]

Source: The Retail Bulletin  Wolf & Badger, a marketplace for independent brands, has launched a new luxury pet product category in response to growing consumer demand for eco-conscious and premium pet products. The collection includes a variety of items such as sustainable accessories, eco-friendly toys, organic grooming products, and responsibly made pet wearables. The products […]

Source: Pets+ The International Boarding & Pet Services Association (IBPSA) announced the winners of the 2024 Pet Care Business Excellence Awards, known as the IBBYs, during its FLOW Business Conference in Tucson, AZ. The IBBYs honor individuals and organizations excelling in vision, leadership, animal welfare, company culture, customer service, community involvement, and commitment to growth. […]

Source: AVMA News A recent analysis by Brakke Consulting, commissioned by the AVMA, indicates that the number of U.S. Veterinary graduates will likely meet the demand for veterinarians through 2035. The report, which focuses on supply and demand trends, highlights that while the number of companion animal veterinarians is projected to grow faster than the […]

Source: CNBC Walmart is expanding its pet care business by opening five new pet service centers in Arizona and Georgia, offering Veterinary care and grooming services. These centers, operated by PetIQ but branded as Walmart, will provide routine vet care, wellness exams, and grooming for cats and dogs. This move follows the success of Walmart’s […]

Source: VHMA At the Veterinary Hospital Managers Association’s (VHMA) “Racing toward Success” Annual Conference in Charlotte, NC, VHMA announced the launch of a new certification program: the Certified Veterinary Office Manager (CVOM). This program is designed for Veterinary management professionals focused on administrative tasks and team leadership, complementing the existing Certified Veterinary Practice Manager (CVPM) […]

Source: Crunchbase News  The global pet care industry is booming, with spending surpassing $320 billion in 2023 and projected to reach nearly $500 billion by 2030. Despite this growth, investment in pet care startups has slowed, with just over $500 million invested across 50 companies in 2024, the lowest in years. Notable exceptions include Loyal, […]

Source: Pet Food Processing  On October 3, 2024, Ollie, a fresh dog food company, announced its acquisition of DIG Labs, an AI-driven pet health screening company. This acquisition enables Ollie to further its mission of improving dog health by incorporating AI-based diagnostic tools into its services. DIG Labs specializes in health screenings for dogs, including […]

Source: CBS News A 65-year-old Minnesotan has died from rabies after being exposed to a bat in western Minnesota in July, with the diagnosis confirmed in September. This is a rare occurrence, with only four other cases reported in Minnesota since 2000. The Minnesota Department of Health emphasized the importance of capturing and testing bats […]

Source: Fox Carolina The Greenville Zoo in South Carolina has reopened after being closed for ten days due to storm damage from a microburst and Hurricane Helene. Zoo veterinarian Dr. Nikolay Kapustin reported on Facebook that, fortunately, no animals experienced health issues during the storms. Throughout the closure, the animals were closely monitored by their […]

Source: NPR  Nibi, a two-year-old beaver rescued as a baby in Massachusetts, sparked a debate over whether she was ready for release into the wild. Found abandoned and raised by Newhouse Wildlife Rescue, Nibi became a local favorite due to her mischievous nature. Despite her age, the Massachusetts Division of Fisheries and Wildlife believed it […]

Source: Chicago Sun-Times  In 2018, Brookfield Zoo Chicago veterinarians performed the first-ever CT scan on Layla, a 2,300-pound black rhinoceros, to investigate a nasal obstruction. However, they faced challenges in interpreting the results due to a lack of reference images for healthy rhinoceroses. This led to the creation of the Zoo and Aquarium Radiology Database, […]

Source: AVMA News The American Veterinary Medical Foundation (AVMF) has partnered with the Stanton Foundation to offer the Stanton Foundation Canine Spectrum of Care Clinical Trials Grant, providing up to $150,000 for clinical trials aimed at improving canine health and expanding affordable care options. Announced in September, the grant supports research focused on cost-effective approaches […]