How Much Do Americans Spend on Their Pets

In 2023, U.S. Citizens Spent $147 Billion on Their Pets (APPA) The latest figures from the APPA (American Pet Products Association) pet owner survey suggest that in 2023, U.S. citizens spent $147 billion on their pets, $136.8 billion in 2022, and almost $124 billion in 2021. The increase in pet spending from 2018 to 2023 is approximately […]

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How Much Do Americans Spend on Their Pets

Pet products market turns in record year

Stamford, Conn.-based APPA said the sales peak last year built on a banner year in 2020, when the pet products industry topped $100 billion in sales for the first time. The association noted that it had expected strong sales in 2021, forecasting growth of around 6% to $109.6 billion in total sales by the year’s end, […]

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Pet products market turns in record year

Novel PET imaging tool identifies early signs of inflammatory bowel disease and predicts response to treatment

A newly developed imaging method, granzyme B PET, can non-invasively detect inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) and provide a real-time picture of active inflammation in the tissue, according to new research published in the July issue of The Journal of Nuclear Medicine. Information garnered from the PET images can be used to monitor IBD treatment efficacy and could potentially […]

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Novel PET imaging tool identifies early signs of inflammatory bowel disease and predicts response to treatment

How to keep pets safe during the summer heat

The dog days of summer are in full swing, which means it's important to keep your pooch protected from the heat. The U.S. has experienced unrelenting temperatures this year, with triple-digit highs seen across the country, from the Southwest to the nation's capital. This week another summer heat wave is hitting Southern California, with temperatures rising into the […]

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How to keep pets safe during the summer heat

Why experts say you shouldn't skip your dog's shots?

The impact of anti-vaccine activists is spreading beyond humans. A recent study found many dog owners are skeptical of vaccinating their pets — even though that leaves animals and humans at risk. The study, led by a researcher from Boston University's School of Public Health and published in the journal Vaccine, found a sizable minority of dog owners have some […]

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Why experts say you shouldn't skip your dog's shots?
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