The services side of the U.S. pet industry is rife with flux.

As it nears the half-century mark, Tropic Waters Pet Center retains its edge by selling a wide range of hard goods and concentrating on offering quality fish, small mammals, reptiles and birds.

Rockford, Ill.-based Jones Naturals plans to grow its brands while continuing to partner with independent pet retailers that can benefit from the equity the company has already built, reports president Joe Wallington.

Nicole Kallish, education manager at Andis, explains which tools are right for handling these pests.

As it nears the half-century mark, Tropic Waters Pet Center retains its edge by selling a wide range of hard goods and concentrating on offering quality fish, small mammals, reptiles and birds.

Rockford, Ill.-based Jones Naturals plans to grow its brands while continuing to partner with independent pet retailers that can benefit from the equity the company has already built, reports president Joe Wallington.

Jennifer Cao, vice president and co-founder of ZippyPaws, explains how the Chino, Calif.-based company is using its core expertise to expand into new product categories and why the manufacturer’s products can help pet retailers score big in the dog toy category.

This full-line pet specialty store has something for every pet, be it scaled, furry or feathered.

National Physical Fitness and Sports Month in May offers an opportunity to note how pets impact humans' health and well-being.

Women’s Health Week serves as a friendly reminder to women to think about how the human-animal bond could improve their overall well-being.

Vets play an important part in health care throughout pets’ lives.

As Earth Day approaches, the organization's vice president of government affairs explains how environmental health is part of its legislative agenda.