Pet Business

Small Animals

by Debbie Ducommun on Jan 31, 2012

“During a recent trip to a pet store, I was excited to see a number of innovative new chew toys for small pets. Some products used materials I hadn’t seen before, such as bristly pompoms made of cornhusks or broom grass. Others used familiar materials, but combined them in new ways, such as packages including both wood pieces and wafers made of loofah. One even featured two pieces of loofah sewn together, with small pieces…”

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Covering the Basics

by Debbie Ducommun on Dec 31, 2011

“Because rabbits and guinea pigs are both herbivores, they have a lot in common and therefore share many common needs that retailers will want to discuss with customers looking to stock up on the necessities for their pets. One product that both rabbit and guinea pig owners must buy in abundance…”

Tasty Toys

by Debbie Ducommun on Dec 1, 2011

“One of the current trends in pet toys is the proliferation of products that dispense treats. For years, such toys have been on the market for dogs, and they are now even being marketed for cats. Meanwhile, food toys for small pets have actually been around for quite a while,…”

Furnishing Fun

by Debbie Ducommun on Nov 1, 2011

“To educate small pet owners about the need for various accessories in the cage, it is helpful to compare the cage to a human house. In the kitchen, you need dishes and either a water bottle or bowl; the bathroom requires a litter box; the bedroom should offer a place…”

A Supplement Syllabus

by Debbie Ducommun on Sep 30, 2011

“Owners of small animals want to provide the very best diet for their pets and often want to give their pets dietary supplements, but they don’t always understand if and when supplements are beneficial. Retailers can help by providing customers with a list of supplements that are available for small…”