Petcurean, the award-winning manufacturer of premium pet food brands Go! Solutions, Now Fresh, Summit and Gather, is delighted to announce the Canadian launch of its latest functional pet food recipe, Go! Solutions Hairball Control + Urinary Care. Formulated in collaboration with Board-Certified Veterinary Nutritionists, this recipe helps control hairballs and discourage urinary struvite crystals and expands upon Petcurean’s popular Go! Solutions collection that is designed to support the unique dietary needs and preferences of pets. Go! Solutions Hairball Control + Urinary Care is available o ..read more

EcoLogic Solutions is the first cleaning solution company to have joined the Pet Sustainability Coalition (PSC). “Pets deserve the level of cleanliness hospitals, schools and human food manufacturers demand and we all need those cleaning solutions to be much safer and more sustainable,” said Anselm Doering, CEO of EcoLogic Solutions. “The Pet Sustainability Coalition is thrilled to welcome EcoLogic Solutions as a new Champion Member,” said PSC Executive Director Jim Lamancusa. “The pet industry is filled with toxic chemicals that hurt pets and their owners, so brands like EcoLogic Solutions ar ..read more

Charlee Bear, a family-owned company that manufactures healthy, natural rewards and training treats for dogs, introduces its improved Grain Free Meaty Bites. These one-of-a-kind treats are the first raw, freeze-dried meat treats infused with real fruit or vegetables pet parents can actually see. Each treat starts with a select cut of raw meat, poultry or fish. Then they’re infused with real fruit or vegetables and freeze dried for maximum nutrition, digestibility and flavor. Each savory snack contains less than 5 calories per treat and features probiotics to help support di ..read more

Woof Gang Bakery & Grooming has officially opened its first location in Naperville, IL. Building on a strong start to 2024, which marked the successful signing of new franchise agreements in Michigan and Wisconsin, Woof Gang is aggressively expanding its presence in the Midwest. This robust expansion includes plans to open new stores across the region, with four upcoming locations in Indiana, three more in Illinois, two in Minnesota, three in Michigan and one in Wisconsin. “We are thrilled to extend Woof Gang’s reach into Illinois with the opening of our first location in Naperville,” said ..read more

From the childhood dream of becoming a veterinarian and saving the lives of pets, to today’s realities of practicing veterinary medicine, the deep commitment veterinarians feel for their calling remains unchanged. However, certain factors make that commitment increasingly difficult. Long hours, understaffing, student debt and fatigue can all take their toll – but nothing more so than clients who can’t afford appropriate veterinary care, according to a survey conducted by Purina Pro Plan Veterinary Diets ahead of World Veterinary Day, which is celebrated the last Saturday of April. Survey shows ..read more

Oil-Dri Corporation of America, a leading manufacturer of sorbent minerals including clay-based cat litter, announced today that it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire privately-held Ultra Pet Company (“Ultra Pet”), a prominent supplier of silica gel-based crystal cat litter. Under the terms of the agreement, Oil-Dri will acquire Ultra Pet for $46 million in cash. Oil-Dri plans to finance this acquisition through a combination of cash-on-hand and its existing credit facilities. The board of directors of Oil-Dri and the managers of Ultra Pet’s parent company have unanimously appr ..read more

The Veterinary Innovation Council (VIC) today announced the launch of new resources to address the nationwide problem of access to veterinary care and new comprehensive services to help veterinarians reach underserved patients. Formed in 2015 by the North American Veterinary Community (NAVC), VIC is a nonprofit organization dedicated to advancing the field of veterinary medicine through innovation, education and advocacy. “Approximately 17 million pets in underserved communities across the U.S. have never seen a veterinarian,” said Dr. Jennifer Welser, President of Arista Advanced Petcare and ..read more

K9 Resorts Luxury Pet Hotel, multi-award-winning luxury boarding and dog daycare franchise brand, has announced a multi-unit signed agreement for a location in Omaha, Nebraska and two in Salt Lake City, Utah. K9 Resorts is leading the pack among luxury pet care franchises with more than 165 resorts across 28 states currently operating or in various stages of development. Pet boarding is on a trajectory to become a $35.8 billion industry by 2031 with an expected compound annual growth rate of 6.4 percent . With the recent $10M investment from Partners Pacific Resorts, K9 Resorts ..read more

Cymbiotika, a trailblazer in health and wellness, is thrilled to announce the launch of its new pet line, meticulously crafted to enhance the health and vitality of beloved pets. The new line includes four revolutionary products: Probiotic+, Calm, Hip & Joint and Allergy & Immune Health, each formulated with premium ingredients to support optimal pet health. Probiotic+ is a groundbreaking formula designed to address core pet health issues by focusing on digestive well-being. This innovative product features trademarked pre-, pro- and post-biotics that synergistically facilitate a healt ..read more

Tractor Supply Company, which also owns and operates Petsense by Tractor Supply, issued its fifth annual stewardship tear sheet this week, which includes performance highlights and progress made through 2023 on its sustainability priorities. “Stewardship and the preservation of land and resources are an important part of our way of life here at Tractor Supply. Living close to the land, cultivating and growing, caring for pets and animals and embracing self-reliance and independence are key components of Life Out Here,” said Hal Lawton, President and CEO at Tractor Supply. “Through our day-to-d ..read more