Pet Industry Trends to Watch Out for in 2019
Every year, we see a new realm of
pet trends that have that “wow” factor flooding the market on social media, at
the local pet store, or at the Global Pet Expo—and 2019 is certainly no
different for the pet care and pet business in general. We’re seeing a ton of new
age ideas that are going to completely change the way you and your pet live
your day to day lives. From new apps for your phone to new ideas when it comes
to dog food, you’re sure to be amazing (and excited) at what 2019 pet trends
have to offer. Even pet services such as pet grooming and pet sitting, and
veterinary care, as well as the pet food industry, have got in on the act and are offering more
and more new and exciting food products.
More Technology
Technology is a huge part of
everyone’s lives in this day and age; therefore, companies are going to utilize
this area of their business and use it to sell more of their must-have, new age
products to dog owners and pet parents in general. Some of the products you
might see in 2019 include:
- Pet Health Apps. It is easy to stay up-to-date with your pet’s health when you have an app on your phone helping you every step of the way. These apps will ensure your pet is in top-notch condition and also provide insight on things you can do to help your pet grow bigger and stronger. Some apps will also hook up to webcams to check on your dog throughout the day with ease.
- Automatic pet feeders. Not your typical automatic pet feeder, though. These are connected to an app so you can feed your dog even when you’re not at home.
- Mobile vet clinics. Don’t want to visit your veterinarian if you don’t absolutely have to? I’m sure your dog will love hearing that there will be digital applications for vets in 2019. This means no horrible visits to the vet that ends in an anxious, uneasy dog that is afraid to go for a ride in the car again.
Tear-Free Vet Visits
Animals do not like the vet (and
neither do pet parents), it’s really as simple as that. And veterinarians
across the country have decided it’s enough. They no longer want the animal
medicine experience to be a horrible one that leaves dogs (and every other pet)
riddled with anxiety and distraught.
So, what measures are
veterinarians and their assistants taking to ensure every visit is an enjoyable
one? First and foremost, they want to alleviate the anxiety by offering plenty
of positive reinforcement during the visit while also providing treats and goodies
for the good doss.
Another thing they want to do is
create new rooms throughout the office, including a separate waiting room for
dogs and cats so there’s no fighting while waiting in the waiting room. They
also want to provide dogs only and cats only exam rooms so smells don’t rile
them up anymore.
Lastly, the use of calming
pheromones may also be used to help release any stress or anxiety that the pet
is having. This is a huge positive for both pets and their owners alike!
Food Delivery Services
Uber Eats, Postmates, Grubhub…do
I really need to go on?
In this day and age, we expect to
have our food delivered to us. So, why wouldn’t we want the same for our dogs?
In 2019, they will be introducing a food delivery service for dogs as well, and
pet owners everywhere just wiped the sweat off their forehead and sighed with
relief.
With healthy, nutritious food
being delivered directly to your door, there is really no excuse to not provide
your dog with the best. It makes everything so much easier on everyone’s part,
and your dog will be delighted to have a treat delivered to him every so often.
And speaking of pet food, another
trend you might see in 2019 is better food. It seems like pet owners are less
interested in brand names and prices these days. They would much rather prefer
something nutritious for their pup to keep them healthy and strong for many
years to come. This means that more companies are making pet foods that are
loaded up with real ingredients that make your dog (and their belly) happy.
Stress-Reducing Food
Dogs can suffer from anxiety for
a wide variety of reasons. Sometimes, it’s obvious what’s going on to bring on
the stress, and other times we haven’t a clue why our dog is all the sudden
behaving oddly and riddled with anxiety.
Pet owners said enough is enough
when it comes to a stressed-out pup. Now we are seeing an increase in pet food
and treats that contain calming ingredients such as probiotics and CBD oils, as
well as many other ingredients, said to
release stress.
These products are starting to
pop up on the shelves everywhere, including FOMO Bones which have become a huge
hit recently. Our bones, much like other products, you will start to see on the
shelves in pet stores and are geared toward making dogs feel at ease. That means
no more jittery pup, no more doggy struggling with anxiety—just a happy dog
that you know and love.
Eating Like Adults
People will always say not to
give food off your plate to your dog, but why? Yes, it’s true some of these
foods are harmful; however, there is a wide long list of foods that are
perfectly fine for your pup. This is why more and more people are starting to
give their dog exactly what they are eating, especially if they are following
an organic diet filled with plenty of lean meat, fruits, and vegetables.
Conclusion
Excited for 2019 pet trends? We
don’t blame you! There are truly some amazing things we get to look forward
to—and your dog will be happy too. Just imagine how your puppy will act when
his belly is filled with a proper diet filled with stress-relieving properties?
How about a visit to the vet that isn’t a disaster? These things—and more—are
just moments away.
This article by Jordan is
originally published at FOMO Bones.