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PETS International Magazine May 2026
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Analysis: Pet health players bet on retail and DTC channels as vet visits decline

Analysis: Pet health players bet on retail and DTC channels as vet visits decline

Non-prescription medicine is also expected to boost performance, especially with high rates of tick infections.
Belgium: More than 60% of households own a pet in 2026

Belgium: More than 60% of households own a pet in 2026

New data shows that specialized retail remains the leading channel, but online purchases are gaining ground.
HR alert: Pet industry firms refresh leadership teams

HR alert: Pet industry firms refresh leadership teams

Major players, including Mars Pet Nutrition, Farmina, Hill’s Pet Nutrition, Nutreco and Nestlé Purina, have recently announced new executives.
Confidence rises among Australian firms trading in China, with pet opportunities emerging

Confidence rises among Australian firms trading in China, with pet opportunities emerging

Despite geopolitical tensions and rising competition from domestic brands, Aussie companies continue to invest in the Asian giant.
Customer service becomes the battleground for pet retailers

Customer service becomes the battleground for pet retailers

Players are gaining recognition for customer service leadership, supported by training programs and digital innovation.
US: Pet care emerges as one of the most digital grocery categories

US: Pet care emerges as one of the most digital grocery categories

The category ranks third among grocery categories for online penetration, behind health, beauty and baby care.
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Myths in pet joint health: 4 ‘beliefs’ debunked
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Myths in pet joint health: 4 ‘beliefs’ debunked

Despite growing interest in pet wellbeing, both pet parents and brands remain uncertain about the most effective long-term approaches to managing joint health.
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Inflation snapshot: Pet product prices cool in May while services remain under pressure

Inflation snapshot: Pet product prices cool in May while services remain under pressure

Pet inflation sent mixed signals across the EU, UK, US, Brazil and India in May. GlobalPETS dives into the latest CPI data.
FEDIAF appoints new president in board reshuffle

FEDIAF appoints new president in board reshuffle

Greg Van Praagh will lead the European trade body, with new members from France, Germany and the Netherlands joining its leadership team.
EU: new pet laws strengthen traceability, welfare, breeding and cross-border travel

EU: new pet laws strengthen traceability, welfare, breeding and cross-border travel

The rules establish harmonized identification systems and clarify obligations for owners, breeders and sellers over the coming years.
Fressnapf | Maxi Zoo delivers 6.6% sales growth in first quarter of 2026

Fressnapf | Maxi Zoo delivers 6.6% sales growth in first quarter of 2026

The European pet retailer expanded its store network in France, Italy and Poland, and opened a new e-commerce fulfillment center.
Pet ownership steady at 44% as pet population grows in the Netherlands

Pet ownership steady at 44% as pet population grows in the Netherlands

Cats remain the most common household pet, while aquarium fish record the strongest growth over the year.
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Myths in pet joint health: 4 ‘beliefs’ debunked
Sponsored by Bioiberica

Myths in pet joint health: 4 ‘beliefs’ debunked

Despite growing interest in pet wellbeing, both pet parents and brands remain uncertain about the most effective long-term approaches to managing joint health.