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Pet industry stocks lag S&P 500 in 2021, but grew revenue

Adjusted earnings for an index of publicly traded pet companies grew 67.7% in the first half of 2021, up from 36.8% in the prior-year period.

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Silkworm may be novel, insect-based pet food ingredient

Scientists in Thailand and Taiwan have investigated silkworms as a novel pet food ingredient in dog and cat foods.

Silkworm cocoon in bamboo weave tray. Cocoons of Thai silkworm growing in bamboo trays. Silkworm is a source of silk thread and silk fabric.

Hungarian pet food producer expands storage as sales rise

Hungarian pet food producer Panzi-Pet is expanding to keep up with production, packaging and storage of its pet foods and treats amid increasing sales.

Panzi-Pet’s portfolio includes dental care snacks for dogs.

102 cat, 92 dog COVID-19 virus outbreaks globally

Learn about the World Organization for Animal Health's reports of the SARS-CoV-2 virus in twelve different animal species, including pet dogs and cats.

The COVID-19 pandemic has already resulted in business changes, with more to come. | (monsitj | iStockPhoto.com)

8 big cats test positive for COVID virus at St. Louis Zoo

Two African lions, two snow leopards, two jaguars, an Amur tiger and a puma tested positive for SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19, at the St. Louis Zoo in Missouri. Zoo veterinarians expect the eight cats to make a full recovery.

Illustration by Andrea Gantz

Robotic pets for veterans sponsored by pet food brand

While the benefits of pet ownership for humans have been established, even synthetic pets help those who couldn’t otherwise have a furry companion.

Former Army Nurse Cathy McDonough Drake with robotic dog

Thai Union Corporate invests in insect-based pet treats

Investing in Ografood will help Thai Union move closer to enhancing the nutritional aspects of their pet food products.

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Map of Japanese dog, cat and other pet food companies

Domestic production accounts for more than half of all dog, cat and other pet food sales by volume in Japan. The companies in this map created much of that pet food.

Some Cat From Japan

Vets may influence sustainable dog, cat food purchases

By reaching out to veterinarians, pet food producers and their suppliers could help inform consumers about how their purchases affect the wider world.

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Alpha-lipoic acid helps dogs, may harm cats

A review of research on alpha-lipoic acid supplements collected evidence that the chemical can benefit dogs health in various ways.

Tree planting boosts pet food sustainability at low-cost

Tree planting can benefit environmental and economic sustainability, while boosting employee morale, with a much smaller price tag than installing solar panels.

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Stella & Chewy's helps senior pets find forever homes

The company will aid in adoptions by offering to reimburse adoption fees throughout November to owners who rescue a dog or cat over 5 years of age.

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