As a pet retailer, you’re well aware of the big love pet parents have for their furry friends. You also know that translates into greater numbers of animal companions, accompanied by the pet parents who desire to create the best possible lives for them……
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7 Ideas to Make Your Pet Shop Merchandise Stand Out
Making your pet shop wares more fun and engaging is a sure way to inspire sales. The following are ideas to make your displays and pet merch more attention-grabbing…..
Is Your Cat’s Food Helping or Hurting Your Furry Friend?
Food’s a touchy issue with cats. We’re not just talking about finicky eaters. Diet can be the underlying cause of many feline matters, like itchy skin, litter box messes and obesity. Here’s a look at how diet can contribute…
Training a New Dog? Here’s Where to Begin
Does the idea of training your new dog sound complicated? Getting your dog from rambunctious to calm may be more attainable than you think.
The Ultimate Beginner’s Guide to Getting Ready for a New Cat
Are you getting ready to bring home a new cat? You’ll not only need supplies, but you’ll also need to tour your house with the mindset of a curious cat so you can be extra sure your furry family member stays safe and comfortable…
Does Your Pet Store Have a Brand? Tips for Finding Your Brand Image
Branding does more than tell customers what you sell. Branding is a promise you make daily to your consumer. Every single time your customer interacts with you, it represents a new opportunity to keep that promise…
How to Help New Employees Become Pet Care Gurus
When people ask you about anything pet-related, you have answers — because you’re the expert! When cats scratch the furniture, dog lunge on their leads, and picky pets don’t eat, you can take on just about any pet issue…
New to Living With a Dog? Get Mealtimes Off to a Great Start
If it’s your first time living with a dog, it won’t take long for you to realize that mealtime is the highlight of your dog’s day. Food is everything for your pup, and you want to get started on the right foot.
Pet Grooming 101: Maintaining a Healthy Coat for Your Dog
Did you know that a groomer can tell right away whether your pet is eating a high-quality diet? If your dog has itchy skin, dandruff, brittle hair and an unpleasant fishy odor that no amount of shampooing can scrub away..
How Often Should I Bring My Dog to the Vet?
Most healthy adult dogs should be taken to the vet at least once a year. But those visits can certainly happen more often, depending on the health, age and medical condition of your dog.
Help your pet lose weight the smart way: Feed less, exercise more
We get it: Doling out treats and bites of your delicious dinner makes your dog happy and your cat purr with contentment. That makes you happy, too. We humans create meaningful bonding experiences over food and it’s no different when we spend time with our animal friends.
Your Guide to Bringing Home and Caring for a New Dog
Before your new dog comes home, you’ll have a few things on your to-do list. There are practical matters, like setting the dog’s first vet appointment and having the needed supplies.
Making Social Media Easy: The pet store owner’s guide
When pet parents are looking for a holistic pet supply shop in their community, you can be certain they’ll check out your presence on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram before they get into the car.
Gut reaction: When do your dog and cat need a change in diet?
The gut is the source of many common pet ailments, from itchy skin to foul odors to runny stools. That’s why when your dog or cat displays these telltale signs of digestive issues, a better diet can fix what’s peeving your pet!
The ultimate list of people foods for dogs
Living with a dog means there’s always someone around that’s very, very interested in what you’re eating. Before you give in to those pleading eyes, you want to make sure the food is safe, digestible and well-suited to a canine diet.
10 bright ideas to drive more foot traffic to your pet supply store
If you’re looking to increase foot traffic to your independently owned pet supply business, it can be a challenge. To capture the hearts (and wallets) of the many pet parents in your community, try some of these tips to help you stand out in the crowd.
How to turn customers into brand loyalists for your pet supply store
Does the idea of training your new dog sound complicated? Getting your dog from rambunctious to calm may be more attainable than you think.