PETS International Magazine October 2020

More and more pet owners want the same quality for their pets’ food as their own. This often means pet food including natural ingredients.

Mateusz Karatysz interviewed two pet store chain owners on developments relating to COVID-19.

The pet market in Poland is one of the largest in the Central-Eastern European region. Since the late 90s, it has been growing at around 4-5% per year, based on historic sales at traditional pet shops and the growing role of e-commerce.

Plaček Group started in 1987 as a wholesale company in the Czech Republic. Over the years it  has developed into the leading wholesale and retail group in Eastern Europe.

PETS International and Yummypets have recently conducted an extensive survey in North America to find out what pet owners think of online shopping as opposed to traditional shopping.

High-tech solutions and devices in answer to pet parents’ health and safety concerns are set to grow the pet wearables market four-fold.

AMA Research shows that exercise, relaxation and rest for both pet and pet owner is the driving force in purchasing behaviour.

Modern dog owners now have access to a myriad of new products to take care of their fur kids and make life easier for everybody. Here is a little selection of the best new accessories for our canine family members.

Exercise and rest. We probably all need a little more of both, and pets are no different. How are the trends in leash and bed accessories keeping up?

The market for raw meat-based pet foods is growing, despite concerns about pathogen contamination and zoonoses. What are the risks and are they manageable?

There is considerable scientific evidence that intestinal microbiota is key of general health, not just gut health. How can prebiotics and probiotics help, and which should be preferred?

In COVID times, consumers are extra keen to keep themselves and their pets healthy. Many see raw and lightly processed pet foods as good for their pets, despite some concerns about pathogen contamination. Setting aside the latter issue for discussion elsewhere, our focus here is on the question: Does reduced heat processing have health benefits for pets?

Choosing the best palatant demands a deep understanding of the customer’s needs

Wet food can play an important role in improving  our cat's health, contributing to fewer veterinary  visits over the pet’s life.

What defines quality pet food?  At United Petfood, the answer is enshrined  in its ‘Good Food Principle’.

The coronavirus pandemic has been a real game-changer in Russia, driving online sales to record heights and bringing long-awaited expansion opportunities to local businesses.