Pet care

While lower prescription medication sales continued to pressure revenue, the American online pet pharmaceutical firm reduced its quarterly loss.

Recommendations include banning profit-based incentives for vets, improving price disclosure and reviewing smaller clinic acquisitions.

The American retailer will integrate VIP Petcare’s services into its store network, loyalty program and online pharmacy platform.

A 1991 classic returns, repositioned for behavior-led, enrichment-driven play.

Spar and Shoprite are focusing on scale, private labels and in-store expertise to win over cautious consumers.

The pet industry highlights the benefits of anti-parasitic treatments, warning that limiting access could reshape how pet owners seek treatment and advice.

Nearly 8 out of 10 sales in the country’s pet sector came from pet food, while e-commerce continued to increase its share of turnover over the year.

From PFAS-free packaging to lab-grown dog treats, the pet industry event in Nuremberg showcased how environmental and economic realities are shaping the market.

Major players, including Unicharm, Mühldorfer and Assisi Petcare, are accelerating dealmaking to enter new markets.

Suziria and Kormotech improved performance in 2025, balancing domestic pressure with international expansion and investment in new facilities.