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The riddle of pet population in wake of the pandemic

Learn about pet ownership increases during 2019–2021, as well as the factors behind those increases that played into the pet care spending boom during the pandemic.

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Pet owners’ own health benefits boost pet food spending

Knowledge of how pets boost a person’s health and wellness may result in increased sales of premium pet foods for pet food and treat companies.

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Pet owners plan to stick with e-commerce post-pandemic

Even after a hypothetical end to the pandemic, many pet owners plan to continue purchasing products online and have the pet food, treats and other items shipped to their homes.

E-commerce is becoming more and more of a powerhouse in the pet food world; unsurprisingly, the current pandemic is playing a part. | (William Potter | Shutterstock.com)

Boomer, millennial owners lost pets for different reasons

Pet ownership may not have changed for two-thirds of American pet owners surveyed in late 2021. However, for those who did lose or gain a pet, the person’s age may have influenced their decision.

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Younger pet owners plan to spend less, lose pets in 2022

Gen Z and millennial pet owners dramatically increased their concerns that they will need to give up a pet because of the pandemic.

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Pandemic pet ownership at 14% 2021, but uneven

Explore how the increasingly endemic pandemic seems to have continued fueling U.S. pet ownership in 2021.

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Dog owners had less depression signs in pandemic

During the pandemic, dog-lovers felt better if they had a dog to love than if they did not.

The global pandemic in 2020 led to some positive shifts in pet ownership. | (ManuRodmez | Shutterstock.com)

US cat food sales neared US$12.1 billion in 2021

Various social and economic forces had been pushing U.S. pet owners towards cats. Then the pandemic boosted cat ownership rates while encouraging bonding and subsequent premiumization of cat food and treat purchases.

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Greater expectations: The new generation pet parent

Learn about the “new generation pet parent,” AKA the Millennial and Gen Z pet parents changing the pet ownership landscape with a health and wellness focus for their animals.

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Top 5 reasons pet food is ending 2021 on high note

Pet food enjoyed a strong year in 2021 and can expect more positive signs in 2022, despite continued challenges from the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.

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Ethical claim focus of European, North American pet owners

Pet owners in Europe and North America seem to focus on the ethical claims made by pet food brands more than other regions.

The multiple perceptions surrounding the idea of “clean label” in pet food makes this current trend a hot topic in the pet food industry. (VadosLoginov | shutterstock.com)

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

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