Contents MAY ● JUNE ● JULY 2022
Regulars
Pet Industry News
10 5 mins with… Fiona Patterson, Veterinary Advisor, Mars Petcare.
14 Industry spotlight A look inside Australia’s most recognisable independent pet retailer, Kellyville Pets.
Game Changers
36 What’s new?
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The latest brand news and promotions.
62 News The latest news affecting Australia’s pet industry.
Features
18 Pet food trends From homemade to private label, we explore what is driving growth in pet food.
22 Vets for climate action Veterinarians are tackling climate change to protect animal health and welfare.
26 Pet Industry News’ 30 Game Changers
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Recognising the pet industry’s main players, pioneers, and influencers.
Industry insights
46 Pet Industry Association of Australia PIAA is committed to promoting accredited vocational training.
48 Aquarium Industry Association of Australia AIAA is advocating to have new aquarium fish species added to the allowable import list.
50 IBISWorld Australians are splashing out on premium products and driving revenue growth for retailers.
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52 Australian native animals as pets Addressing the controversial subject of keeping native wildlife as pets.
54 Understanding pet food labels Deciphering the key nutritional information on a pet food label.
56 Dr Harry Cooper on greyhound adoption From the racetrack to life as a lounge lizard.
58 Round table discussion: The future of independent retail With more players in the game where does this leave independent retailers? 8 Pet Industry News | May/Jun/Jul 2022
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