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December 2008
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COVER STORY
2008 Industry Recognition Awards
Now in its seventh year, the Pet Business Industry Recognition Awards honor some of the pet industry's standout products in a variety of categories.


FOCUS ON: Books & DVDs
Read, Watch and Learn
By Melissa Breau
Selling books and DVDs in a pet store will not only increase add-on sales, it will also help the store become the place to go for important pet-related information.



SPECIAL REPORT: Hagen Avicultural Research Institute
Birds in Paradise

By Nell Miller
Not only is the Hagen Avicultural Research Institute a beautiful haven for companion birds, it is a top-notch avian research facility with a highly respected international reputation.


 

Publisher's Perspective

Editor’s View

Frontlines

Events Calendar

New Books

New Products

Ad Index

World Wide Web Watch

Supply & Service Finder

   

BUSINESS COLUMNS
INDUSTRY INSIDER
Annus Horribilis
By Dennis Farrell


MARKETING TACTICS
The Follow-Up
By Eric Cohen
& Joyce Shulman


SHOW REVIEW
Backer Christmas Trade Show
THE LAST WORD...
Global Pet Expo’s Andrew Darmohraj
 
     
PETS & PRODUCTS COLUMNS

DOGS
Fine Dining

By Dan Headrick

CATS
Litter Laws
By John Tyson

GROOMING
Laws of Promotion
By Carol Visser

BIRDS
Bad Bird
By Robyn Bright



SMALL ANIMAL
Rodent Rx
By Debbie Ducommun


FISH
A Guide to Light

By Ed Taylor


PONDS

A Place to Grow
By Curt Nuenighoff, TetraPond



HERPTILES
Live Food
By Owen Maercks


NATURAL
Organic Profit
By Jane Bicks, DVM