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What Is It? CBD oil for dogs is made of cannabidiol, which is extracted from the cannabis plant. CBD oil for dogs has become increasingly popular in recent years due to its health benefits and lack of side effects. It can be mixed with food or given as a treat, which makes it an attractive option for pet owners who are trying to find natural ways to help their dog fight pain or relax.What Is It? Freeze dried dog food is a shelf-stable and portable form of pet food that retains most of the nutrition in its original state. Once rehydrated or cooked, it can be fed to pets. Compared with traditional wet can foods, freeze dried dog food products typically have higher levels of protein, vitamins, minerals and other nutrients. They also contain fewer carbohydrates.

What Is It? An automatic ball launcher is a tool for automating playing fetch (mainly for dogs, but can also be used for cats). It can keep pets entertained for hours at a time, especially when it comes with an added treat dispenser to really get them moving. Various launchers will shoot their balls in different directions and heights.What Is It? A dog calming bed is a simple tool that can be used for anxiety in dogs. By placing it on the floor, your pet will feel more relaxed and at ease because he knows his bed will always be within reach. The bed also features a familiar scent in the form of a doggy odor. Some dog calming beds are enclosed while others are open to allow for unrestricted access.

Another theme is the fact that humans are increasingly concerned about their pet’s nutrition. This is why they’re investing in relatively expensive products, like Pretty Litter and freeze dried pet food.

What Is It? A portable dog water bottle is designed for pet owners who are constantly on the go yet prioritize their dog’s health (and specifically their hydration). Bottles typically feature a durable stainless steel interior that locks in freshness without any BPA. Most brands also include an ice pack that will keep water cold for 24 hours anywhere outside of an air-conditioned environment so that you can always have access to cold drinking water for your pup. Bottles are usually also small enough to fit in virtually any bag, backpack or purse.What Is It? Slow feeder bowls are designed in way to reduce the speed that an animal eats. This is typically done by embedding food in crevasses (for wet food) or inside a bowl with shapes where the food can be removed with effort from the pet (for dry food).

What Is It? PrettyLitter is a type of cat litter that is made from silica. Although this is a specific brand of silica litter, there are many other pet startups launching premium kitty litter products.One common theme that ties many of these products together is a focus on comfort. Designer dog beds are becoming increasingly popular thanks to the growing trend of celebrity pet beds. What Is It? Dog vitamins are supplements that are given to dogs in order to help maintain or improve their overall health. Often, vitamins for dogs are prescribed by a veterinarian or other qualified healthcare professional. The type of vitamin that is given to a dog will depend on the animal’s age, size, activity level and health status. Dog vitamins are usually available in the form of chewable (flavored) tablets. What Is It? Pet fountains are essentially drinking fountains for pets. Unlike a traditional water bowl, pet fountains make water continually flow. Which is designed to encourage cats and dogs to drink more water.What Is It? A dewormer is a medication used to treat infestation with intestinal parasites (worms). There are two types of parasites that tend to infect dogs: roundworms and tapeworms. While they can be serious in puppies, most roundworm infections in adult dogs do not cause health problems. Tapeworms, on the other hand, can be a source of serious illness in both puppies and adult dogs.

The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) regulates pet food similar to that for other animal foods. The Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (FD&C Act) requires that all animal foods, like human foods, be safe to eat, produced under sanitary conditions, contain no harmful substances, and be truthfully labeled. In addition, canned pet foods must be processed in conformance with the low acid canned food regulations to ensure the pet food is free of viable microorganisms, see Title 21 Code of Federal Regulations, Part 113 (21 CFR 113). For more information about low-acid canned foods, see Acidified & Low-Acid Canned Foods Guidance Documents & Regulatory Information.Pet food labeling is regulated at two levels. The current FDA regulations require proper identification of the product, net quantity statement, name, and place of business of the manufacturer or distributor, and proper listing of all the ingredients in the product from most to least, based on weight. Some states also enforce their own labeling regulations. Many of these regulations are based on a model provided by the Association of American Feed Control Officials (AAFCO). For more information about AAFCO, please visit its website.

CVM DOES NOT recommend one product over another or offer guidance on individual pet health issues that are normally provided by the pet’s veterinarian. Questions regarding your pets’ health and/or the specific use of any veterinary drug, pet food, or other product should always be referred to your veterinarian.FDA also reviews specific claims on pet food, such as “maintains urinary tract health,” “low magnesium,” and “hairball control.” Guidance for collecting data to make a urinary tract health claim is available in Guideline 55 on the CVM portion of the FDA internet site.

In addition to feeling good about contributing to the planet and its animals, these healthy animals also maintain greater nutrition within their tissues. Science has shown that grass-fed, grass finished beef contains higher levels of B-Vitamins, Vitamin A, Vitamin E, Conjugated Linoleic Acids (Omega 3 Fatty acids) and other antioxidants as compared to grain-fed beef.If you’re struggling to get your pet to consume a product within a reasonable amount of time after you put it down, we suggest putting it back in the fridge and trying again at the next meal.

This is a primary reason why we don’t pasteurize our milk products. Fats are healthy, and necessary for optimal health, when they are raw. Heating also degrades certain nutrients, making the product less nutritious.

We source our milk from sustainable, regenerative farms in proximity to the packaging facility. Our herbs are organic and certified earth kosher, to prevent the destruction of the soil biome which helps sustain the earth.

So every one cup of this food contributes 4oz of water to your pet’s body. This food is hydrating and therefore your pet can drink less water without dehydrating.There are two ways you can measure out servings of Solutions products: by weight (mass) or volume (measurement cup or spoon). Food scales and measuring cups are inexpensive and are easily accessible in local stores.

Bone broth is made by boiling bones to produce a mineral rich broth. While gelatin boils bone and gains the same mineral-richness as bone broth, its focus is on the protein matrix within skin, tendon, and ligament tissue. Gelatin is higher in amino acids, collagen, elastin, and other micronutrients than bone broth alone.There are several reasons to provide species appropriate diets to all animals. Like our pets, agricultural animals are happier and healthier when provided with clean, natural, species appropriate foods. While Solutions is providing products that will be served to dogs and cats, the health and happiness of the “ingredient” animals and their produced foods that go into these products are as important to us as the health and happiness of the pets who are served. Just as our pets deserve the opportunity to access sunshine, experience the respect and support of human relationships, and clean and healthy food, so do cows, chickens, and pigs. Vitamin C and collagen work in tandem to create elasticity in the skin and connective tissues. While dogs and cats have the ability to produce their own Vitamin C, it is often inadequate for the increased demands of aging or high activity. The fruits that Solutions Pet Products selected provide quality, non-synthetic Vitamin C to complement and enhance the benefits of the collagen in the Jiggles. However, if you leave fresh food products at room temperature or above for extended periods of time, the environment will be ideal for pathogen growth. This can cause illness. It’s important to treat your products with care, clean all surfaces with soap and hot water after use, and immediately discard anything that was not cared for properly. If you are immune compromised, this is even more important.

Gelatin is made of protein molecules which are large and stringlike. When cooled, these molecules bond together and trap surrounding liquid, which forms a gel. This process can go back and forth in the process of thawing, refrigeration, freezing, and so on. Gelatin will naturally favor its liquid state over its gel state. Any opportunity that it has to bond and remain a liquid will be taken. However, the beneficial compounds remain. These compounds include amino acids, minerals, vitamins, collagen, elastin and other compounds which humans may not have even identified yet.In the case of grass fed beef, the allergenic proteins in grass would be broken down during the digestion process of the cattle eating the grass. These allergens would be broken down to their constituent vitamins, minerals, phytonutrients, amino acids and would never make it into the beef itself. Therefore, it would not contribute to your pets’ grass allergies.

Inflammax – You can use this in tandem with any other Elemental Solutions blend. If you feel you need Immune as well, you may want to reach out to ask us about dual use.Our cartons are made from eco-friendly, recyclable materials. While they are healthier for our pets and planet, they are not completely leakproof. We recommend thawing in the sink, or in a container, to catch any leaks.b. We don’t use plastic. We are committed to sustainability and use paper packaging. Paper is permeable and allows oxygen to pass through it to some degree. Increased or decreased airflow can slightly alter the color of the product, while not damaging its integrity.Our foods come from regenerative pastures – green meadows dotted with wild flora and diverse animal life. As seasons and the natural surroundings change, so do the nutrients in the diets of the goats. As their diets change throughout the year, the ratios of fat to protein do too, resulting in a slightly different look to the milk.

c. The water can form an interesting frozen ice crystal formation on the surface. This is probably influenced by the surface of the casing. It may have to do with how the cellulose fibers lined up when the casing was formed. It created little fissures in the surface where the water was able to pool and freeze hence creating a pattern.Turmeric/Ginger – You can use this in tandem with any other Elemental Solutions blend. However, if you are using I Heart You you may want to reach out to talk to us about it.

Solutions Pet Products adhere to AAFCO standards in the sense that we meticulously formulate each diet to meet or exceed the minimum nutritional requirements. We ensure this through careful analysis and lab testing. We do not add any synthetic isolate minerals or vitamins from any poorly regulated, heavy metal laden, foreign, or man-made source. And we don’t just assume that Solutions products are complete and balanced because of any similarities to other brands on the market. Also, despite a lack of requirement, we meticulously ensure that none of our nutrient levels are too high.“Consider social and economic outcomes for fishing communities, prevent overfishing, rebuild depleted stocks, minimize by-catch and interactions with protected species, and identify and conserve essential fish habitat.” Solutions is committed to ensuring that our sources align with these sustainable considerations and limitations.

After many, many hours of extensive research we chose not to HPP (High-Pressure Pasteurize) our products. There are many reasons why. Here are a few of them:Yes. You can thaw Jiggles quickly by placing the entire carton in a bowl of warm water. You may also partially thaw that carton, pour the thawed portion into a different container and keep in the fridge. You can put the remaining frozen portion back in the freezer. You may also thaw the entire product, pour it into ice cube trays, silicon molds, enrichment mats (etc) and refreeze it. We suggest not allowing the product to be kept at room temperature for more than 8 hours.

Our milk is also not homogenized. Homogenization gives you the impression that milk is always the same. Nature rarely makes anything consistent and milk is no exception. We want to share the experience of nature and that means there will sometimes be minor inconsistencies in the product.We take pathogens very seriously. We are well researched on which bacteria are pathogenic, how to avoid pathogens and how to maintain a clean facility. We study regulation and adhere closely to Federal Law and State Laws. We meticulously maintain food safety plans that are compliant with the newest FSMA requirements. And most of all, we do absolutely everything in our power to ensure that the products we provide to you and your family are safe and clean.Poorly handled raw ingredients can cause illness. Statistically speaking, the CDC website shows that your risks are greatest with grocery store meats, pasteurized soft cheeses (for humans), fruits, veggies, peanut butters, and dry kibble.

There are 2 reasons for this – higher moisture and lower carbohydrates. Let us show you the math of your pet’s need for water when eating Solutions vs eating a popular kibble:We find that 80/10/10 is nutritionally inadequate for long term feeding. Organ contains far more minerals and amino acids than muscle meat or bone. So 10% organ fed long term can result in nutritional deficiencies in pets. If we wanted to do 80/10/10 we would have to “muck up” our natural blends with synthetic minerals.

The short answer is that nature knows way more than humans do! We trust that nature knows what she’s doing and that when we mess with her too much, things degrade in health and value. According to the Raw Milk Institute, unpasteurized, raw milk can be a source of probiotics. Goat milk naturally contains oligosaccharides, a healthy prebiotic. Since our milks are raw they are an excellent source of naturally occuring beneficial bacteria. Milk Thistle – You can use this in tandem with any other Elemental Solutions blend. However, if you are using Restore you shouldn’t need this product because Restore contains Milk Thistle.Immune – You can use this in tandem with any other Elemental Solutions blend. However, if you are using this blend you shouldn’t need to use Inflammax.

Yes, it does. But before you go, we’d like to describe what this really means. Here are a handful of facts about AAFCO that will help you better navigate nutritional adequacy statements in the future:

It is best to serve it cold or room temp, just don’t heat it. If you are concerned about pathogens, you may thaw the product in the refrigerator then add warm water prior to serving to bring it up to room temperature.

Plastic, on the other hand, is still made primarily from crude oil and natural gas, which is not only bad for the environment, it accelerates the depletion of a non-renewable resource.Additionally, multiple large, well-controlled studies, systematic reviews and meta-analyses of both observational studies and randomized controlled trials have concluded that the consumption of full-fat dairy is linked to lowered rates of cardiovascular disease, type-II diabetes, and obesity. A review from the Journal BMJ recently concluded that when health regulators encouraged low fat diets in the 1970’s there was actually no evidence available to support the suggestion.

There are times that it is, but not always. Most importantly, pasteurization (heating) of milk results in an oxidation of the fats within it. Studies on the use of oxidized fats in animals resulted in damage to brain cells, inflammation, and increased risk of diabetes and cardiovascular disease.(1) Oxidized fats have been linked to increased risk of pancreatitis and digestive upset.(2) Like your own food, fresh pet foods are equally susceptible to harboring pathogens if handled improperly. We suggest leaving products at room temperature for a time no greater than you would feel comfortable consuming the food yourself if it were yours. If you’re struggling to get your pet to consume a product within a reasonable amount of time after you put it down, we suggest putting it back in the fridge and trying again at the next meal. Gelatin itself does not have an odor. However, Solutions Pet Products believes in the benefits of keeping products as close to nature as possible. If we separated, refined, filtered and processed Jiggles enough we could extract only its gelatin components and have odor free products. That is not our goal! By leaving the ingredients as pure as possible they retain some odor from the remaining bone, marrow, skin and ligaments in the blend. While they are relatively low odor, they are not odor free.Raw Milk contains an enzyme called lactase which digests lactose. When milk is pasteurized/heated it destroys the lactase enzyme but leaves the lactose behind. Without lactase, the body receives no assistance in digesting the lactose in the milk.

The Jiggles do have a flavor that most dogs and cats absolutely love! At Solutions Pet Products, most of us drink our Jiggles products as well. When slightly warmed they are palatable enough for even humans to sip.According to the U.S. government’s National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) Fisheries, for seafood to be considered sustainable by law in the U.S., the fishery management plan is supposed to:

Chelsea Kent, co-owner of Solutions Pet Products, attends all AAFCO meetings and does a lot of research on regulation and food values. Due to her extensive knowledge of AAFCO, she is not a big supporter of it as a guideline for determining nutritional adequacy. For this reason, Solutions Pet Products diets are formulated “the hard way.” Rather than throwing in a toxic vitamin/mineral premix or just assuming that fresh = complete, Solutions is meticulously formulated to determine nutritional adequacy. Solutions diets meet and exceed AAFCO nutritional requirements but we use nature to do it, not dangerous chemicals and fillers.We recognize that plastic is also recyclable but we also know that very little plastic actually gets recycled due to lack of effort, lack of access, lack of funding, etc.

NOTE: regardless of which method you choose, you may want to provide an herbal supplement to prevent diarrhea just because you don’t want to deal with it (we don’t blame you – we feel the same). In this case, you can safely give Elemental Solutions The Regulator, as instructed on the package, for up to 10 days so you can be sure that you’ll both sleep through the night and have an easier transition.

We wanted Solutions DOGh to stay soft, pliable and fresh. Plastic prevents air from flowing through the product and drying it out. Even after opening, the packaging allows you to use only what you need while keeping the rest soft and fresh.

Last, Goat Milk molecules are 5x smaller than Cow Milk molecules, making them much more easily absorbable and less irritating to sensitive stomachs than Cow’s Milk.A pet shop or pet store is a retail business which sells animals and pet care resources to the public. A variety of animal supplies and pet accessories are also sold in pet shops. The products sold include: food, treats, toys, collars, leashes, cat litter, cages and aquariums.

In the United Kingdom, pet stores are prohibited from selling puppies and kittens less than six months old. The ban was announced in 2018 following public pressure to improve animal breeding standards.As of 2018, millennials are the biggest pet-owning generation. Seventy-seven percent report that they prefer to purchase pet products like toys, accessories, and food online, but favor in-store shopping for treats, bedding and clothing.In 20 states and Washington, D.C., a license is required before being able to manage a pet store. There are 16 states that have laws which mandate veterinary care in pet stores. In some states and cities – such as California and Atlanta – the sale of common pets such as dogs, cats, and rabbits, is prohibited except for those from animal shelters, in an attempt to curb poor standards of animal breeding.

In 2004, according to the American Pet Products Manufacturers Association, in the pet industry, live animal sales reached approximately $1.6 billion. In the United States, pet sales make up only 6% of the market, with most sales comprising accessories and merchandise. In a 2003 survey, 38% of U.S. pet shops claimed that they did not sell any live animals.The largest pet store in the world is located in Duisburg, Germany. Zoo Zajac is located in a 130,000 square-foot warehouse and houses more than 250,000 animals from 3,000 different species. The store has become a tourist attraction, with visitors interacting with it like a zoo. A positive side-effect in the economy due to the pet industry can be found in the number of visits to a healthcare agency, like a doctor. In 1998, in the United States, non-institutionalised seniors experienced 19% less encounters with healthcare instances. In 2007, in Australia, pet owners made 15% fewer visits to the doctor compared to non-pet owners. The total health expenditure savings in 2013 due to pet ownership have been estimated to account for 11% for the Australian healthcare and 24% for the German healthcare. In the UK the healthcare expenditure savings in 2013 due to the existence of companion animals are estimated to have been around £2.45 billion, £47 million per week. According to the actual sales within the U.S. market in 2018 of APPA, $30.32 billion was spent on food out of $72.56 billion. on estimated 2019 sales within the U.S. market, food is estimated to increase to $31.68 billion in the U.S. The world’s largest pet food markets are in the United States, France, Japan, and Germany, accounting for over half of the sales in pet food. North America is the largest geographical segment of the market studied and accounted for a share of around 39.2% of the overall market. The pet food market is segmented by animal type, product type, ingredient type, sales channel, pricing type, and geography. The shift in pet ‘ownership’ to ‘parenting’ has been a very crucial and defining trend in the pet food market, more so in the developed countries.

The pet industry (sometimes known as petconomy) is the market industry associated with companion animals. It includes things that are associated with the production, consumption and cultural activities linked to the market. Next to nutrition, toys and animal healthcare, new services and products like taxis, kindergartens, hotels, IT appliances, broadcasting, theme parks and funeral services are appearing on the market.

The global animal healthcare market size in 2018 was estimated at $43.55 billion with a Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) of 5.6% between 2017 and 2025. The Global Animal Health Market is estimated to reach 70.01 billion by 2026. A significant part of that is the Companion Healthcare Market estimated to be as large as $15.3 billion in 2019 and is expected to rise to 20.7 billion by 2024, with a CAGR of 6.26%. This estimated increase is mainly bound to happen due to government initiatives trying to encourage the growth of veterinary products and treatments. The boost of the market however has to do with an increase in the adoption of companion animals. The Companion Animal Healthcare Market is driven by zoonotic and foodborne diseases among companion animals, increasing companion animal ownership, healthcare concerns of pets and a rising concern for improved nutrition. A big part of the Companion Animal Healthcare Market is the investment of insurances. The Pet Insurance market is estimated to account for $10 billion by 2025. The insurance could include a multi-pet insurance plan so that multiple pet policies are covered in a single plan. An attribution to the insurance in some instances could also cover pet cremation and situations where the pet gets lost.

The basic annual expenditures for keeping and maintaining a pet dog in U.S. is $1,381. For keeping a cat in the U.S. the costs come to $908 per year. These costs includes things such as surgical vets visits, routine vet visits, food, vitamins and toys.We produce organic meat and dairy products that are affordable, healthy, and as fresh as possible. Our herbal blends support and restore optimal health. We are serious about educating our consumers about the industry, our products and your pet(s). We want to make a difference! By purchasing our products you are voting with your dollars! There is never been a better time to feed fresh wholesome and nutritious food. Organic means working with nature. Also, our herbal supplements support and restore optimal health. Our pets suffer the same diseases as humans do from eating overly processed foods, ingesting toxins, etc. As they say, “You are what you eat” and so it goes for our furry family members!

In den Benelux-Ländern ist Petsolutions seit einigen Jahren ein wichtiger Lieferant von Produkten für Hunde und Katzen. Neben unseren Eigenmarken Jack und Vanilla, Mr.Poop, Haba’s und Dynapet, vertreiben wir im Pet-Zubehör-Markt hochwertige Marken.Pet insurance is another area where technology is making a significant impact. This was once a relatively unknown insurance product, but its growth more than doubled between 2018 and 2021. This growth is partly due to the use of technology to streamline the insurance process and make it more accessible to pet owners.

Looking across the pet ownership and care lifecycle, Halo’s automatic behavioral corrections and instant commands provide an efficient training aid for pets. This feature allows pet owners to correct their dog’s behavior or teach new commands using a vibration or tone correction.We can be sure of two things: this industry will continue to grow and evolve and will only become more complex. Because of the accelerating pace of digital transformation, we will surely see many more exciting developments in IoT software development, IoT Development, and IoT application development. If you want to enter this rapidly growing sector, consider Softeq as a partner to help bring your complex and demanding IoT and pet tech projects to life.

The Halo Collar’s offline mode allows the collar to continue functioning even when disconnected from a network, making it ideal for use in areas with limited or intermittent network coverage. By using Azure for the device’s back end, Softeq ensured that the device would be highly scalable and able to handle large amounts of data at very high performance. The over-the-air (OTA) firmware update feature ensures the device can access the latest features and security updates.

Some significant challenges in developing a smart dog collar are ensuring that the device is secure, durable, comfortable, shockproof, waterproof, and harmless to the dog. A few benefits of owning a smart dog collar like Halo are tracking a pet’s position in real-time, creating virtual fences, and providing automatic behavioral corrections and instant commands even while away from home.

Creating an integrated pet tech IoT device like the Halo Collar requires an interdisciplinary team with expertise in areas such as IoT software development, firmware development, cloud computing, mobile app development, electrical engineering, mechanical engineering, and industrial design. This task’s interdisciplinary and full-stack nature made it extremely challenging and well-suited to Softeq’s particular experience and expertise. As a full-stack technology company, Softeq has been built from the ground up to specialize in new product development and R&D with challenges spanning numerous disciplines and industries. Even more, Softeq can deliver this innovation expertise on a global scale, leveraging existing partnerships with component makers.In a potentially more light-hearted example of the wearables trend, the GoPro Fetch harness lets pet owners attach a GoPro camera to their dogs. This setup allows pet owners to capture videos from their pets’ perspective, allowing them to glimpse their pets’ world and see things from their viewpoint.

The convenience and benefits of smart dog collars like Halo make them a popular pet tech solution for pet owners. Their real-time GPS, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, and LTE tracking help owners locate their pets quickly if they wander off. Spatially-aware geofencing features also let pet owners create virtual fences to prevent pets from leaving a designated area.From the proverbial bird’s-eye view, growth in the pet tech industry is accelerating and exhibiting many exciting trends to watch closely. Wearables and smart gadgets are becoming increasingly popular, allowing pet owners to monitor their pets’ health and behavior. Because of widespread high-speed 4G, 5G, and wi-fi connectivity, pet owners can also use smart devices for the home to improve a pet’s well-being, while pet surveillance cameras and location monitoring wearables provide extra layers of security.

Moreover, successfully developing such a device requires specialized expertise in various areas, such as IoT software development, firmware development, cloud computing, and mobile app development. Creating the device’s physical components also requires specialized electrical engineering, mechanical engineering, and industrial design knowledge. For a closer look at the depth and breadth of innovation in this space, consider one product that exemplifies several of these pet tech trends – the smart dog collar. Creating a smart dog collar solution is particularly challenging because of competing technological, aesthetic, and manufacturing constraints. However, Softeq achieved all this and more when it helped PAWS, LLC create its Halo Collar. A device like Halo must be robust, secure, and scalable while incorporating various technologies such as GPS, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, mobile apps, and LTE. Moreover, it must be user-friendly, providing pet owners with a seamless, cost-effective experience. Pet owners can also utilize smart home devices to monitor and enhance their pets’ well-being. The smart pet feeder is the most widely-known item in this segment. At the opposite end of the scale, smart litter boxes can remove waste automatically. Smart toys can also provide entertainment for pets even when alone. Pet owners can also use smart pet doors to identify pets through their implanted microchips, allowing them to come and go freely. Smart grooming brushes for cats are another example of how technology can improve a pet’s well-being.Whether cats or dogs make better companions has long been a bone of contention among many pet parents. Popularity certainly has nothing to do with how much a pet is loved by its human family. But in terms of ownership, more households include dogs than cats.

Among dog owners who do not have pet insurance and are unlikely to buy pet insurance in the next three months, 42% said the primary reason is because they think it’s too expensive, according to a Forbes Advisor survey.Pet insurance can partially reimburse you when you pay the bill for your pet’s unexpected accidents and illnesses. While you may not want to add another expense to your pet care costs, you might be surprised at how affordable pet insurance can be.

There’s no denying the benefits of dog ownership, but being responsible for a dog comes with challenges. These obligations can cause some to have regrets about owning a dog, a Forbes Advisor survey of 2,000 dog owners found. Messes, challenges in finding care for the dog and dog training are among the top reasons they regret getting a dog. The cost of vet bills is also a burden for some dog owners and can affect how often dogs go to the vet.Forbes Advisor conducted a deep dive into the latest available pet owner statistics to determine which pets are most popular, how pet ownership and spending habits differ by generation, the cost of pet ownership and the most common lifestyle sacrifices made by pet owners.

Half (50%) of dog owners say they are very concerned or somewhat concerned about their ability to pay for an unexpected vet bill in the next three months.Colorado tops the list of states with the most devoted dog owners, followed by Virginia, Georgia, Alaska and Nevada. These aren’t the only states home to devoted dog owners:

The steady rise in pet ownership in the U.S. comes at a time when pet insurance is also rapidly gaining in popularity. What was once an obscure insurance product has more than doubled in growth from 2018 to 2021.An unexpected accident or illness such as a dog’s broken bone, cancer, torn knee ligament or toxic ingestion can cost thousands of dollars in vet bills, according to a Forbes Advisor analysis of the cost of vet visits. Most dog owners (77%) consider various amounts of vet bills of $2,000 or below to be “unaffordable.”

The average pet insurance cost for dogs is $44 a month, and the average pet insurance cost for cats is $30 a month, based on Forbes Advisor’s analysis. Having pet insurance is like putting a leash on your potential vet costs so they don’t run out of control. That can leave you with more money to spend on spoiling your furry companion.Pet insurance prevents you from having to pay the full cost of unexpected vet bills if your pet is injured or gets sick. It’s a smart way to add a layer of financial security to your budget. Here are more interesting facts related to pet ownership: Michelle is an insurance analyst at Forbes Advisor. She has been a journalist for over 30 years, writing about insurance for consumers for the last decade. Prior to covering insurance, Michelle was a lifestyle reporter at the New York Daily News, a magazine editor covering consumer technology, a foreign correspondent for Time and various newswires and local newspaper reporter. You might be using an unsupported or outdated browser. To get the best possible experience please use the latest version of Chrome, Firefox, Safari, or Microsoft Edge to view this website.Nearly one-third (30%) of dog owners say they would not pay for surgery for their dogs (elective or emergency) and 20% say they would reduce veterinary checkups. If you’re a pet owner on the hunt for pet-friendly apartments with access to nearby dog parks, pet stores and affordable veterinary costs, we compared the 91 most populated cities to find the best cities for pet owners. We analyzed data across four key categories: cat and dog veterinary costs, veterinary access and pet-friendly spaces. The most common pets in the U.S. are dogs and cats, but there’s still a lot of love for other animals and species. Millions of households include fish, birds and small animals like hamsters and rabbits. While the love of a pet is priceless, the cost of owning one is not. Veterinary care, grooming, food, treats and other outlays can add up quickly. For example, a Forbes Advisor survey of more than 5,000 U.S. dog owners found that 41% of dog owners spend between $500 and $1,999 a year on their dogs and 8% spend more than $2,000. And if an unexpected vet bill pops up for a major incident, you can be on the hook for thousands of dollars just for that—42% of pet owners say they can’t cover a surprise vet bill of $999 or less. The majority of dog owners (85%) and cat owners (76%) consider their pets to be members of the family. And a Forbes Advisor survey of 10,000 dog owners found that dog owners make professional, financial and lifestyle sacrifices for their canine companions.Features like hardwood floors, stainless steel appliances and skyline views are nice, but that’s not the top priority for many pet owners. More than two-thirds of Americans would pass on the perfect home if it wasn’t a good fit for their pets, according to a Forbes Advisor study. Solutions Pet Products is a united, mission oriented, intentionally focused fresh pet food and supplement collaborative. Solutions Pet Products use traditional farming and modern science to create simple solutions to complex problems. They produce organic meat and dairy products that are affordable, healthy, and as fresh as possible. Solution’s herbal blends support and restore optimal health. We are Florida’s distributor. Retail business’s please email us for pricing. Yes, Go! Solutions offers a line of food specifically formulated for pets with allergies or sensitivities. Their limited-ingredient recipes are made with a single source of protein and are free from common allergens such as grains, potatoes, and chicken.

go! Solutions offers a wide range of food options for dogs and cats, including dry food, wet food, and freeze-dried food. They also offer food specifically formulated for pets with dietary restrictions or special needs.go! Solutions is a pet food brand that offers high-quality, nutritionally balanced food for dogs and cats. Their products are made with premium ingredients and are designed to support the overall health and well-being of pets. GO! Solutions pet foods are produced by Petcurean – an independently-owned Canadian pet food manufacturer that was founded in 1999. Each recipe provides dogs and cats with a high-quality diet that supplies essential nutrients and energy. Go! Solutions dry and wet formulas contain named meat meals (high-quality, concentrated protein sources) to help your cat or dog absorb more essential nutrients from a smaller amount of food. They offer a variety of limited ingredient formulas with the intent of finding a food that suits even the pickiest of eaters. GO! Solutions dry dog and cat food is made in Canada. Roxanne earned her bachelor and master’s degree in nutrition and food science with a minor in chemistry from Utah State University. She worked in the human food industry for 12 years before becoming disenchanted with the conventional practices of the corporate food industry and the use of confinement animal feeding operations. Her desire to contribute to organic and sustainable agriculture led her to leave the corporate food industry in 2004 to start Cascadia Food Consulting, an independent food and nutrition consulting company. As a consultant, she could better support the growth of biodynamic, organic and regenerative small family farms along with traditional agricultural practices based on pasture centered livestock. Roxanne made the transition to the pet food industry when her sister Jacqueline asked her to consult for their newly founded family pet food company. Roxanne was responsible for product formulations, ingredient sourcing, research and development, overseeing manufacturing, product education and quality assurance. To further the acceptance of raw pet foods within the regulatory arena, she attends the yearly AAFCO meetings, to represent and advocate for raw pet food manufacturers. Roxanne is a member of the Animal Welfare Institute. Also, the Weston A. Price Foundation and Farm to Consumer Legal Defense Fund, which are dedicated to restoring nutrient-dense foods to the American diet through education, research and activism. Roxanne resides in Eugene, Oregon with her husband and their two Alaskan Malamutes, Ame and Tsuki where they enjoy camping, hiking and skiing in the local mountains.For the past 15+ years Kathy has enjoyed working alongside her daughters, Chelsea Kent and Logynn Hailley, to build Hero’s Pets into a prosperous, thriving business. Through hard work, passion and diligence, they’ve been very successful business owners and are now ready to take it to the next level with Solutions Pet Products.