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US: The Farmer’s Dog and PetIQ drive latest pet M&A activity
Both US companies are expanding their portfolios through acquisitions focused on dog enrichment, wellness products and advanced pet nutrition.
BARK prioritizes profitability as quarterly DTC sales decline
Improved subscriber retention, stronger retail sales and growing demand for BARK Air helped offset continued revenue pressure.
Trupanion bets on pet acquisition to reignite enrollment growth
The US pet insurer reported double-digit revenue growth and a 39% increase in net additions to its subscription pet base in the second quarter of 2026.
Spectrum Brands sees pet business gain ground despite aquatics decline
The firm credited pricing, favorable product mix and cost improvement actions for the strong performance of its companion animal segment in the last quarter.
Central Garden & Pet raises guidance despite 19% pet sales decline
The TRIXIE deal is set to boost sales while expanding Central’s international footprint as the US player offsets the impact of exiting pet distribution.
Pets come first: US pet parents cut lifestyle spending as care costs rise
A survey reveals that the monthly budget for pet care rose 20% in one year, with preventive care and wellness spending driving much of the increase.
Freshpet’s Q2 results beat expectations as heavy buyers drive 71% of sales
The pet food producer added 800,000 American households and boosted digital sales by 41% during the quarter.
Animal health companies report resilient Q2 and H1 results despite market pressures
Elanco, Virbac, Boehringer Ingelheim, ADM and Pet Service Holding post higher revenue and earnings.
Latest M&A deals in veterinary care, diagnostics and pet tech
Bond Vet, Zoetis and VetPartners are among the companies driving a new wave of consolidation across the pet health industry.
Hill’s grows in Q2 despite Science Diet dog food slowdown
Online channels and international markets drove continued growth, with the pet portfolio remaining a key contributor to Colgate-Palmolive’s performance.