Healthy pets

        The Pet Insurance business is a $1 billion dollar industry. It has seen an average market increase of seventeen percent year-over-year. Buying health insurance for pets has become almost as mainstream as buying and maintaining health insurance for oneself. According to the North American Pet Health Insurance Association, approximately 1.6 million pets in the United States have coverage. The average cost of insurance for a pet owner is approximately $335 for cats and $535 for dogs annually. Most policies are written for accident and illness, which accounts for 81% of all policies written. There are typically three...

  Photo Credit: Tailwaggers Country Inn By: Kimberly Carter           Since the beginning of man, things have changed and different species have become allies to survive. Today, the closest connected species are humans, and their pets, namely cats and dogs. Domesticated cats and dogs have become "Man's Best Friend." Science has found that we have a genetic connection embedded in our DNA that connects us to furry loved ones. As we continue to make connections with pets, science has found that there are health benefits associated with Man's Best Friend. In fact, certain breeds are specialized...

  Photo by: Tony La Russa's Animal Rescue Foundation By: Brianna Smith,           It's no secret that the pet industry is growing at an all-time high right now. The pet industry is booming and showing absolutely no signs of slowing down. Due to its steady and increasing growth, many innovative companies are creating new ideas and concepts to solidify a lane of their own in this industry. A mere ten years ago, these ideas would have been virtually unknown or irrelevant. One growing trend sweeping the nation and eventually the world are Pet Parties. Just like...

       Photo Credit: Richard Turcsik           According to industry trends and expert predictions, the pet industry is expected to flourish at an intense rate over the next few years. While the entire industry is currently at a level playing field, certain segments in the industry will see an abundance of growth. Here are a few products and trends to take notice of. Hemp           Hemp derives from the plant Cannabis sativa, which has over 60 chemicals called cannabinoids. One of the main types of  cannabinoids is cannabinol (CBD or Hemp)....

  By Dr. Naya Nwaneri, Photo by: Loutpany           According to the 2015-2016 APPA (American Pet Products Association) National Pet Owners Survey, 65% of U.S. households own a pet, which translates to a whopping 79.7 million homes (1). The reasons for pet ownership are many, ranging from the desire for loving, unconditional, companionship to the need for a guaranteed source of daily entertainment (2). While these are wonderful reasons to welcome a furry four-legged creature into your home, years of research suggest another compelling reason to own a pet- a healthier lifestyle. Simply put, pet ownership...

  By: James Brooks           Have you ever considered a career in pet grooming? This is a viable option for people that either love pets or have a desire to have a career in the pet industry. Not only is the pet industry an 83 billion dollar industry, but it is also recession-proof and on track to becoming a 100 billion dollar industry in the years to come. This is more of a reason to consider a career in the pet industry. Here are a few things you need to know before you enter into the...