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- April 14, 2026
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The Pet Industry in 2026: What the Latest Trends Really Mean for Your Business

U.S. pet industry expenditures reached $158 billion in 2025 and are projected to continue to climb in 2026. But the real story isn’t just...

- April 10, 2026
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A Fresh Look at APPA’s State of the Industry Report: What’s New in 2026 (and Why It Matters)

If you’ve used APPA’s research reports in the past, you’ll notice something immediately in the 2026 State of the Industry Report: it reads...

- December 29, 2025
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Research Shows: Why Bird Ownership Is the Pet Industry’s Most Overlooked High-Engagement Category

Bird ownership rarely dominates conversations about the growth of the pet industry, but that may be precisely why it deserves closer...

- December 22, 2025
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New Demand for Custom Aquariums & Enriched Environments: What Today’s Fish & Reptile Owners Want Most

Habitat design has become a defining priority for today’s fish and reptile owners, reshaping both the emotional and practical dimensions...

- December 15, 2025
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The Boom in Pet Wellness: How Supplements Are Reshaping the Market

Pet wellness has become a defining priority for today’s dog and cat owners, and supplements now sit at the center of that shift. More than...

- December 15, 2025
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How Emotional Bonds with Fish & Reptiles Drive Business Opportunities

Long associated with dog and cat ownership, the emotional dynamic between a pet and their owner is one of the driving forces of the pet...

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