PetPax Co., a Boston-based pet wellness startup, has won the grand prize at the 2026 Pet Care Innovation Prize pitch competition at Global Pet Expo, earning additional funding and mentorship support from Purina.
A new Spot Pet Insurance survey of more than 4,000 U.S. pet owners finds veterinary expenses increasingly shape financial decisions, career choices, and even relationships.
The U.S. pet industry continues to grow steadily, reaching $158 billion in 2025 with projections for further expansion in 2026, as generational shifts and value-driven spending reshape the market.
New research in JAVMA finds dogs with chronic enteropathy are significantly more likely to exhibit anxiety and stress-related behaviors, highlighting a potential gut–brain connection in canine health.
New Trupanion data reveals a sharp rise in pet toxicity claims, with everyday household items driving cases and medication exposures leading in treatment costs.
Get Joy announced a nationwide retail expansion into more than 360 Sprouts Farmers Market locations, bringing its freeze-dried raw dog meals formulated to support canine gut health to stores across the United States beginning April 6.
PawCo has introduced PawCo AI, a dog nutrition assistant designed to deliver personalized, veterinary-informed nutrition guidance and product recommendations using artificial intelligence.
The Companion Animal Parasite Council’s 2026 forecast projects continued expansion of Lyme disease, heartworm, ehrlichiosis, and anaplasmosis, reinforcing the need for year-round prevention and surveillance.
Global demand for compounded veterinary medications is expected to grow steadily through 2033, driven by rising pet ownership, chronic disease management, and increasing interest in personalized animal healthcare.
Paw Prosper acquires Onlinepethealth to strengthen continuing education, certification pathways, and community support for veterinary rehabilitation professionals.