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US millennials are replacing babies with cats, dogs

More that 35 percent of millennials in the US now own pets, up from approximately 20 percent in 2007, and that figure seems likely to continue rising.

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Sustainability Starts with the Formula: How Smarter Formulation Is Shaping the Future of Pet Food Production

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Discover how pet food manufacturers are reducing emissions and driving sustainability through ingredient innovation and eco-friendly nutrition.

Sustainability Starts with the Formula: How Smarter Formulation Is Shaping the Future of Pet Food Production

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Pet owner demographics get grayer, more golden

An older, more established pet ownership population provides profitable opportunities for pet food manufacturers.

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Animal-human interaction research funded by grants

Research topics include outcomes for children undergoing hospital procedures, classroom learning and the link between the health of pet owners and the health of their pets.

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Hispanic pet owners increasing, market taking note

Increasingly likely to own pets, Hispanics in the US are having an impact on pet product purchasing.

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Study funded on pets’ and humans’ shared health risks

Pets and their owners may share similar health risks and benefits, and a study to examine that phenomenon was recently funded by the Human Animal Bond Research Initiative (HABRI).

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Learn how pets think about their food from Temple Grandin

Pet food professionals can get hints about animals’ minds from Petfood Forum 2017 keynote speaker Temple Grandin, PhD.

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Infographic: Pet ownership among Generation X decreasing

Millions of potential pet owners may have been lost in Generation X, which has much lower dog and cat ownership rates than baby boomers and millennials.

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Nestlé Purina campaign promotes shelter pet adoption

The 2016 multimedia campaign, which showcases shelter pets, will feature a single-day Purina Better Together adoption event Saturday, October 15.

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#tbt Pet-human bonds still drive premium pet food sales

Human Animal Bond Research Initiative surveys examine the correlations among pet ownership, human health and premium pet food purchasing.

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8 Petfood Industry blogs for September

Bloggers and columnists for Petfood Industry recently shared insights on increased US pet food sales, Generation X and pet obesity.

When educated on scientific research about the health benefits of owning pets, 88 percent of pet parents are more likely to provide their pets with high-quality pet nutrition. l iStockphoto.com

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Knowing pets boost our health leads to feeding them well

Pet parents who know the scientific evidence behind the benefits of pet ownership are more likely to provide high-quality pet nutrition and veterinary care.

When educated on scientific research about the health benefits of owning pets, 88 percent of pet parents are more likely to provide their pets with high-quality pet nutrition. l iStockphoto.com

4 reasons why Gen X are less likely to be pet owners

Although the US population of dog- or cat-owning households increased over the past 10 years, the number of Generation X pet owners declined.

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