Health

The resurgence of the pet-sitting industry
The increase in travel and return to the office is positively impacting the sector in the US. These are the insights.

Chewy to open first veterinary practice in Florida
The American pet retailer aims to open 4 to 8 new clinics nationwide by the end of 2024.

Financial group Admiral accelerates expansion in pet insurance space
The firm acquired the business from Royal Sun Alliance (RSA) in line with its diversification strategy.

Bioriginal acquires Softgel’s assets and pet facility
The production plant specializes in the encapsulation of pet nutrition products.

Arcaplanet: new digital features, more stores and sustainable targets
The biggest Italian pet retailer shares with GlobalPETS the achievements in 2023 and plans for the upcoming year.

Cost and lack of awareness: the challenges around vet consultations in India
3 out of 10 pet parents face challenges accessing veterinary services in the South Asian country.

German vet start-up Filu Vet closes €5 million investment
The company discusses with GlobalPETS where it plans to allocate the new capital.

Pet insurance firm Lassie raises €23 million; plans EU expansion
The Swedish company currently insures 60,000 animals in Northern Europe.

Assisi Pet Care takes over natural pet food brand Burns
The firm aims to grow the brand and expand its European footprint.

From profit to loss: Chewy’s Q3 in a nutshell
The online pet retailer increased sales by 8.2% but slightly reduced its full-year guidance.

Is Jollyes up for sale?
Reports suggest the business is for sale, but the British pet retailer hasn’t confirmed.

American dog owners cutting costs on vet care, pet insurance and grooming
According to a survey, two-thirds of dog owners admit they cut back on personal needs to cope with the financial strain.

Sale of Australian pet care company Greencross fails (again)
Medical and pharma product distributor EBOS Group did not manage to raise AU$2 billion ($1.3B/€1.2B) from investors.

Which are the most popular online pet businesses in Italy?
A consulting company analyzed the performance of more than 100 online pet retailers in November.

Petco in need of ‘swift action’ to up its financials
The Californian pet retailer performs below expectations with a flat quarter in terms of revenue.

Pets at Home: key half year to cement future business growth
The British pet retailer has transitioned all store logistics to a new fulfillment center and maintains yearly guidan

Petvisor raises $100 million strategic investment
The veterinary and grooming software platform will use the capital injection to consolidate its mobile-enabled soluti

Harnessing protein power: sardines and anchovies as superfoods
As consumers become increasingly focused on holistic pet care, superfoods are gaining more traction. Are protein supe

Diving into the world of homemade and raw food
Alternative diets are popular, but the limited available research on the benefits and risks for both pets and people

Next-generation skin and coat care products
Trending ingredients, category innovations and recent launches – here’s a round-up of the year-end highlights for