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Report: Millennials will be major pet market consumers

The future of the pet market belongs to millennials, according to a new report, “Millennials as Pet Market Consumers,” from Packaged Facts. In the report, Packaged Facts shows why millennial consumers will play an even more significant role in the pet industry over the next decade.

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Data: pet parenting in the US is a lifetime commitment

Good news for the pet food and pet product industries: Even into their senior years, US pet owners continue to buy for their pets at relatively high levels.

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US pet food spending: a cautionary tale

The challenge is to get pet owners under the age of 25 to start spending earlier, and more, on their pets, while ensuring that Baby Boomers keep spending.

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#tbt: Studies show pet ownership can have health benefits

For several years, groups have touted the health benefits companion animals can bring humans.

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Making the money case for pet ownership

Perhaps translating the benefits into cold, hard cash will have the greatest impact on more people owning pets, including in their senior years.

Pet ownership saves US$11.7 billion in health care costs

The Human Animal Bond Research Initiative (HABRI) Foundation has announced the findings of a new economic study on the health care cost savings associated with pet ownership. The economic analysis, conducted by two researchers from George Mason University, calculated an US$11.7 billion savings in US health care costs as a result of pet ownership.

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Do cats present a big pet market opportunity for 2016?

Millennial (and other) cat owners have strong bonds with their pets and likely would respond to products and messages that offer a true connection.

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Purina: Nearly half of millennials are cat owners

Forget the stereotype of the pet-loving lady with a houseful of cats. Turns out many of today’s most passionate cat owners are millennials – nearly half of whom surveyed have a cat at home.

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Purina showcases relationship between pets, people

From a child development expert whose pet-centric curriculum is helping rehabilitate troubled adolescents to the founder of New York City’s first cat café, Purina’s third Better With Pets Summit showcased how the relationship between pets and people enhances overall emotional wellness.

#tbt: Predictions about baby boomers and pets were wrong

In 2012, a Bloomberg article predicted that baby boomers would spend less on pet products as they age and may give up their pets. But a recent report from Packaged Facts says baby boomers are a major key to market growth.

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Survey: Dog owners have difficulty choosing pet food

In light of National Pet Wellness Month in October, Just Right by Purina recently conducted a survey to find out what concerns dog owners have about their dog’s health and wellness, and which aspects they find the most difficult to make informed decisions on.

Study: Pet ownership can benefit older adults

Research published in Activities, Adaption & Aging calls for increased understanding about older adults, the relationship between pet ownership and health, and the current barriers which limit older adults’ chances to own a pet.

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