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Avian Influenza
Cat may have infected human with avian influenza and vice versa
An adolescent human may have contracted bird flu from a pet cat. In another case, a human may have infected a cat.
Pet Food Safety
21 cases of bird flu in cats detected in January 2025
The total number of cases identified in domestic cats has risen to 85 since 2022.
Market Trends and Reports
Hill’s sales up in 2024; Colgate-Palmolive ending private label pet food
In 2024, Colgate-Palmolive’s pet segment brought in US$4,483 million in net sales, up from US$4,290 million in 2023.
Research Notes
Ideal protein, fat, fiber, carb contents for weight-loss dog foods
Scientists identified commonalities among dietary formulations that facilitate weight loss while maintaining lean muscle.
Market Trends and Reports
Report: Independent pet shops see growing loyalty to store-brand pet food
UK pet parents increasingly favor private-label food options and personalized advice from local pet shops.
Sustainable Dog and Cat Food
Avoid 12 greenwashing terms in pet food marketing, use certifications
By using certification systems and avoiding greenwashing, the pet food industry can build credibility among pet owners who increasingly demand that companies consider their actions' environmental and social ramifications.
Dog and Cat Food Nutrition
2 opportunities for health and wellness pet food
Pet food remains central to pet owners’ health and wellness strategies, with consumers favoring functional, condition-specific and science-backed formulations.
Pet Ownership Statistics
Pet generation gap as Boomers humanize more than Gen Z
Pet food marketers may benefit from focusing on older generations, as the human-animal bond strengthens over time, and older owners express a stronger desire to have pets for as long as possible.
Pet Ownership Statistics
US pet population growth slow, cats rise dogs fall
Along with slow growth rates, pet ownership preferences have shifted as dog ownership declined and cat ownership grew, reversing earlier trends.
News Hound
4 riders of the A-pet-calypse: threats to pet food industry in 2025
Although the dog, cat, and other pet food markets are not facing imminent collapse, four threats could pose significant challenges for businesses in 2025 and beyond. Apocalypse MEOW!
Pet Food Safety
LA officials advise against raw pet foods after bird flu outbreak in cats
Several pet cats died or were euthanized after contracting highly pathogenic avian influenza. Evidence points to raw pet products as the vector for the virus.
Pet Food Safety
7 bird flu cases in cats confirmed in LA out of 74 in US since 2022
While cases in late 2024 drew attention to the issue, U.S. federal authorities have recorded 74 confirmed cases of highly pathogenic avian influenza in domestic cats since 2022.
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