Pet Health

NutraCast: Tracking pet supplement trends with MarketPlace

22-Feb-2024 By Danielle Masterson

As we gear up for Expo West, we can expect to see exciting trends like personalized nutrition, biotics and ingredients such as mushrooms—but those trends may not be for the demographic that comes to mind.

NutraWomen Wednesday: Margitta Dziwenka, Director, Preclinical and Companion Animal Services at Nutrasource

12-Apr-2023 By Danielle Masterson

Reading the nutrition labels on pet food is now the norm for many pet parents—something Dziwenka said is a very rewarding part of her job.

Study: CBD effective at reducing stress responses in dogs

28-Feb-2023 By Danielle Masterson

While many humans rely on CBD for stress and mood support, the effect it has on canines is not as well-documented. Now, scientists have research that shows how a single dose of CBD could benefit healthy dogs in two stress-inducing scenarios while deepening...

February Launch Pad

27-Feb-2023 By Danielle Masterson

While products for women took the lion’s share of new launches this month, there’s something for everyone—even canines and felines.

The market for pet probiotics is wide open

13-Feb-2023 By Danielle Masterson

Poised for growth, a new report from Lumina Intelligence explores the gaps in the emerging category of pet-positioned probiotics.

AnimalBiome fetches $8.6 million investment led by Cargill

17-Aug-2021 By Danielle Masterson

The biotechnology startup recently closed its Series A funding round with $8.6 million investments, led by Cargill. Other investors include SOSV (IndieBio), Moai Capital, Digitalis Ventures, Michelson Found Animals Foundation and R/GA Ventures.

NutraWomen Wednesday: Holly Ganz, PhD, AnimalBiome

12-May-2021 By Danielle Masterson

Holly Ganz, PhD, is the co-founder of AnimalBiome, a San Francisco-based company that uses microbiome research and products to help pet parents regain control of their pets' chronic GI issues.

Grain-free dog food: Experts caution against feeding into the fad

15-Mar-2021 By Danielle Masterson

As the demand for personalized nutrition grows, the pet food industry is also recognizing the desire for a more customized approach.

Surveys suggest veterinarians not meeting pet nutraceutical needs

20-Jan-2021 By Danielle Masterson

While veterinarians may be able to diagnose diseases and perform difficult surgeries, many have received little education on animal nutrition.

Chewy notches $1 billion in quarterly sales, yet signs of a pet supplement bubble persist

23-Sep-2019 By Hank Schultz

Pet supplements and food seller Chewy notched more than $1 billion in revenue in its second quarter. But in a sign that the pet products sphere might be sitting on a bubble, the company’s share price has dropped and it continues to lose money.

Zoetis expands animal nutrition business with acquisition of Platinum Performance

22-Jul-2019 By Mary Ellen Shoup

Animal health company Zoetis has entered into an agreement to acquire Platinum Performance, a privately-held animal nutrition company, which sells wellness supplements for horses, dogs, and cats.

Special Edition: Supplements for Pets

Inspired by customer feedback, Myos Rens bets on pet nutrition space

22-Jan-2019 By Adi Menayang

While the supplement space for humans is booming with options for muscle growth and health, the same can’t be said for the pet space, said the CEO of Myos Rens. He believes his supplement company can fill in that white space.