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EPA Evaluation of Pet Spot-On Products: Analysis and Mitigation Plan
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency is pursuing a series of actions to increase the safety of spot-on pesticide products for flea and tick control for cats and dogs. Immediately, EPA will begin reviewing labels and determining which ones need stronger and clearer labeling statements. EPA will also develop more stringent testing and evaluation requirements for both existing and new products.
Source: EPA
Pet industry continues to defy recession
Once again, America’s spending on pets has grown despite the recession, with a 5.4 percent increase in 2009, according to the American Pet Products Association.
The association projected another increase — of nearly 5 percent – in 2010.
Source: OHMIDOG!
Animal Abuse as Clue to Additional Cruelties
Responding to growing evidence that people who abuse animals often go on to attack humans, states are increasing the penalties for animal cruelty and developing better methods for tracking convicted offenders.
Source: THE NEW YORK TIMES
 Dogs Helping Humans Heal
In a Soft Leasing Market, Pet Shops Find Room to Grow
The Rise of Dog Identity Politics
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APPA partners with The NYC Pet Show, taking place May 22-23, 2010
APPA is pleased to announce that we have partnered with one of the premier live event companies, CCK Global Events to produce a first-of-its-kind pet event for New York City. While this “consumer event” is a first for our organization, we believe the time is right to take our member companies directly to their customers.
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Make the Most Out of the APPA 2009-2010 National Pet Owners Survey
If you missed the webcast on May 28th, Survey Says!...Make the Most Out of the APPA 2009-2010 National Pet Owners Survey, worry not! The archived webcast is available to download.
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The APPA Referral Network
The APPA Referral Network is an excellent online source that can connect you with potential partners and generate numerous business opportunities and sales leads for your company. Posting on the Referral Network is free for APPA members and $35 for 3 months for non-members.
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