August 2015 Spray 13 insect growth regulator to break the pests’ life cycle. Pivot Ultra kills adult fleas and prevents flea infestations for up to seven months. Even if adult fleas are reintroduced into a treated area, a population will not develop. For indoor use, the convenient inverted aerosol sprays upside-down and the 20 oz. can treats up to 2,625 square feet of carpet, floors and furniture. In addition to fleas, Pivot Ultra kills ticks, ants, roaches and spiders. To keep your lizards moist, Trixie Aerosol Sprayer (1.5L) is a pressure sprayer suitable for daily moistening of small terrariums, with the large size especially handy when one has several enclosures to mist. The sprayer is ideally suited for species such as Chameleons, Anoles, Water Dragons and Amphibians, according to Trixie. Pets of the future… The future looks bright in the pet industry, according to APPA. The economic downturn of the past years is now being followed by a slow recovery, which is promising. For small stores, the impact of competition from supermarkets and mass merchandisers has been strong and will continue. Larger pet retailers will continue to have a strong showing. Customers will continue to pamper their pets and as they experience an increase in disposable income will also be looking for more than low prices. Small business will benefit the most from this shift. Independent operators tend to be the most knowledgeable and experienced in the industry and are able to offer expert advice on a variety of pet-related issues, said APPA. SPRAY Actual Sales within the U.S. Market in 2014 In 2014, $58.04 billion was spent on pets in the U.S. • Food $22.6 billion • Supplies/OTC Medicine $13.75 • Vet Care $15.04 • Live animal purchases $2.15 • Grooming & boarding $4.84 Number of U.S. Households that Own a Pet • Bird 6.1 million • Cat 42.9 • Dog 54.4 • Horse 2.5 • Freshwater fish 12.3 • Saltwater fish 1.3 • Reptile 4.9 • Small Animal 12.4 Total Number of Pets Owned in the U.S. • Bird 14.3 million • Cat 85.8 • Dog 77.8 • Horse 7.5 • Freshwater fish 95.5 • Saltwater fish 9.5 • Reptile 9.3 • Small Animal 12.4 China spends $1.5 billion pampering pets China has one of the world’s lowest birth rates, and a growing number of middle class couples are choosing to lavish their time and money on pets rather than kids, citing worries about pollution, food safety, public order and academic pressure as reasons not to reproduce. Approximately 7% of households in China now have a dog and 2% have a cat. Ownership rates are expected to rise rapidly, boosting the value of the pet care industry by 43% to 13.5 billion yuan ($2.2 billion) over the next five years, according to research firm Euromonitor International. The growth is not just about quantity. Demand for gourmet products and luxury services is on the rise. Pet owners are trading up from table scraps and home-cooked food in favor of premium recipes. Companies such as Nestle, which owns the Purina brand, are introducing new offerings or moving production to China. There’s also a growing array of specialty services: acupuncture, Chinese herbal remedies, manicures, dog yoga and fur dyes and perms to make puppies look like pandas. One Hong Kong salon even offers Chinese-style massage and bone-setting techniques to prevent arthritis and relieve hip joint pain at $20 for 15 minutes. Financial services firms are cashing in, as well. State insurer PICC recently started offering pet insurance policies that cost as much as $550 a year. Source: CNN.Money.com
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