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ore and more people see their pets as part of their family, which has led to a rapid rise in premium pet products and services offered. We love and cherish our pets and want to give them everything possible so that they stay happy and healthy—just as we would want for our children. As a result, Americans are spending more and more on their pets than ever before. Here are some of the top pet trends to look out for in 2022. PREMIUM PET FOOD NICHES As we want for ourselves and family members, we also want our pets to eat clean, less processed, and healthy food. Some of the top trends in pet food include: Raw: A diet that includes raw meat, organ meat, bones, fish, and vegetables. Ř Ancient grains: A low gluten diet that includes ancient grains such as quinoa buckwheat, chia seeds, millet, farro, amaranth, sorghum, and teff. Ř Limited-ingredient: Limited-ingredient pet foods are designed to address health issues such as allergies and digestive issues. Ř Made in the USA: Higher safety and quality standards for packaging, ingredients, and production must be followed by American manufacturers of pet food compared to foreign manufacturers. Ř
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BY HAILEY LAWSON
NATURAL PET PRODUCTS Natural pet products continue to gain popularity. Many pet parents are increasingly aware of the toxicity of synthetic chemicals and harmful materials used in the manufacturing of pet products. To decrease their pets’ carbon paw prints and improve our planet's health, pet owners are choosing natural pet products. Top-selling natural pet products include: Ř Ř Ř
Cat and dog food Cat litter Flea and tick sprays
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Grooming products Toys
