People have always loved to keep pets because everybody likes the idea of having someone that can accompany them when they are alone, cheer them up during bad days, and love them unconditionally. And no one can do it better than pets! So, we all love our four-legged friends and want to see them healthy and happy.- the Pet Care
That’s why we have seen that the pet healthcare industry is always evolving. Every year new trends take over the market with a focus on bringing advancement and betterment in pets’ health and care. So, as a cat owner it is always better to have a hand on the pulse of trends to take better care of your furry friend.
Here are given top pet health and care trends going strong this year:
1.CBD-infused Products
Over the past few years, CBD has become one of the biggest phenomena that has taken the world by storm. All thanks to its therapeutic properties that have been seen to help treat many ailments, like rare types of epilepsy, sleeplessness, addiction, anxiety, pain, insomnia, etc. The good thing is that CBD is not doing wonders for humans only, it is found to be effective for pets as well.
CBD infused products, like CBD treats cats, oil, tinctures, and other products have become popular for the past couple of years. But this year is going to see tremendous momentum in this trend. More and more cat owners will buy CBD products to help their pets relieve health issues, like pain, anxiety, sleeplessness, inflammation, etc.
2.Eco-Friendly Initiatives
With a wave of debate and increasing guidance about going green and adopting eco-friendly initiatives, pet owners are also becoming concerned about their pets and climate change.
Markets are getting flooded by sustainable products, including cat toys, food, packaging, litter, etc. So, this year will be more about going green and looking for ways to make sustainability part of the pet world.
3.Tech-Based Solutions
Technological boom is revolutionizing every industry and the pet industry is also not an exception. Pet parents are getting more technology-oriented solutions that are making taking care of pets smarter and revolutionary. Smart collars, virtual vet visits, smart sensors, and microchip devices are just a few examples of how technology is innovating and changing things for the pets and their owners. We are already in the mid of the new year, and pet parents are already adopting these advanced solutions for the better. It seems this trend will grow more in the later half.
4.Nutritious Diet
Post-pandemic era has changed many things, including perceptions, mindsets, and behavior. Emphasis on the nutritious diet of pets is a part of it. Now pet parents are focusing more on humanization of pets concept. This concept is raising the awareness about pets’ diet – what goes inside pets.
Gone are the days when people used to pick cat food randomly and toss it in the grocery trolley, and move on. Now they see the enlisted nutritions at the back of the food box and pay attention to nutritions included in the food.
5.Focus on Veterinary Services
Before veterinary services were taken only when pets were in a dire need of medical attention. Anxiety, behavioral change, grooming requirement, and pre-diagnosis were not considered important enough to take pets to a vet. But now this trend is changing. Pet owners are acknowledging the importance of regular checkup visits to vets besides going for emergency and surgery services. Moreover, preventive care services, grooming services, and pet traveling services are also becoming the reason for veterinary services.
Conclusion
These are just a few trends that are taking over the pet industry in 2022. Insurance, telehealth, focus on health, and organic bedding are a few more trends with still a long list behind. So, there is a lot for pet owners to check out, try, and adopt in 2022. And this advancement is only going to increase in the future. So, get ready al the pet peeps, its time for our fluffy balls of happiness to shine, stay healthy, and groom. Good days are coming ahead for our pets!