Manufacturers of animal health supplements understand the value of the small, independent pet retail channel and these stores’ unique ability to interface and educate consumers.

Mergers and acquisitions at every level of the pet industry are inevitable, so it’s best to just stay abreast of the changes and adapt accordingly.

The industry has its work cut out in California, where a bill to enact the first statewide ban on the sales of cats, dogs and rabbits recently passed the state assembly.

How independent pet specialty retailers can survive—and thrive—in a rapidly changing business climate.

Urban, suburban and rural pet owners hold widely divergent views of their pets' health, according to the report.

Researchers surveyed over 2,500 pet and non-pet owners across three U.S. cities and one Australian city.

Several pet product manufacturers adopted minimum advertised pricing (MAP) policies recently, demonstrating a commitment to supporting the independent pet specialty channel.

In total, Packaged Facts estimates there are around 67 million households with pets, which is 55 percent of all U.S. households.