“For a long time, most people considered pellets to be the staple diet of rabbits, guinea pigs and chinchillas, and thought of hay as just a treat—but that idea has been changing. Increasing numbers of small-herbivore owners are learning about the many health benefits of feeding their pets a diet of mainly grass hay, and retailers are key in this continuing evolution. A pellet-only diet lacks the proper amount of fiber to keep the digestive…”
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Small Animals
“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…”
“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…”
“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,…”
“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…”
