Pets

2022

PET TRENDS

More and more people see their pets as part of their 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 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 PREMIUM PET FOOD NICHES

As we want for ourselves and family members, we also want 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: of the top trends in pet food include:

Ř Raw: A diet that includes raw meat, organ meat, bones, fish, and vegetables. Ř Ancient grains: A low gluten diet that includes ancient Ancient grains: 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.

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NATURAL PET PRODUCTS NATURAL PET PRODUCTS

Natural pet products continue to gain popularity. Many pet Natural pet products continue to gain popularity. Many pet parents are increasingly aware of the toxicity of synthetic parents are increasingly aware of the toxicity of synthetic chemicals and harmful materials used in the manufacturing chemicals and harmful materials used in the manufacturing of pet products. To decrease their pets’ carbon paw prints and of pet products. To decrease their pets’ carbon paw prints and improve our planet's health, pet owners are choosing natural improve our planet's health, pet owners are choosing natural pet products. Top-selling natural pet products include: pet products. Top-selling natural pet products include:

Ř Cat and dog food Ř Cat litter Ř Flea and tick sprays Ř Grooming products Ř Toys

Grooming products

MOBILE PET GROOMING

Mobile pet grooming has recently Mobile pet grooming has recently seen substantial growth. With people working and spending more time ple working and spending more time at home, this service trend continues to rise. Mobile pet groomers can ues to rise. Mobile pet groomers can offer a full range of services right offer a full range of services right in your driveway. The popularity of in your driveway. The popularity of mobile pet grooming is increasing mobile pet grooming is increasing because: Ř It’s convenient and gives the It’s convenient and gives the pet owner a more flexible pet owner a more flexible schedule. Ř It’s great for anxious or It’s great for anxious or aggressive pets by helping aggressive pets by helping reduce their stress. reduce their stress. Ř It’s easier for elderly pet It’s easier for elderly pet owners who might have owners who might have difficulty transporting their pets. Ř The pet doesn’t have to wait The pet doesn’t have to wait for hours in a cage for its turn to be groomed.

PET INSURANCE

Pet health insurance is an excellent way for pet owners to afford unex-way for pet owners to afford unex pected and costly medical emergencies. This trend continues to grow because: Ř People are treating their pets more like family members. Ř Pets are living longer, resulting in the care and management of senior pets. Ř The advancements of veterinary treatments and veterinary treatments and technologies result in more technologies result in more costly medical care. costly medical care. Ř Changing consumer Changing consumer perceptions and increasing perceptions and increasing transparency regarding coverage.

OTHER PET INDUSTRY TRENDS

Ř Pet-friendly travel: Pet owners want to take their furry friends with them on vacations, and therefore, an increasing number of hotels, Airbnbs, and resorts are becoming more pet-friendly. Ř Pet photography: Pet photography is a growing industry. People consider their pets as members of their family and often want to commemorate their pets as members of their family and often want to commemorate them in photos. Ř Pet sitting: Pet sitting gives pet owners convenience and peace of mind Pet sitting: Pet sitting gives pet owners convenience and peace of mind when working and traveling.

These are just some examples of pet industry trends to look out for in 2022. These are just some examples of pet industry trends to look out for in 2022. It's clear that pet owners are increasingly concerned about the health and happiness of their pets and that they're willing to spend their time and money on their furry little friends. With the rise in pet ownership, we can only expect on their furry little friends. With the rise in pet ownership, we can only expect these trends to grow through and beyond 2022.