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Other pet food retail volume sales remained stagnant in 2013, a situation which is expected to continue into 2014. Bird and fish populations have declined over the review period, which is negatively impacting retail volume sales in bird and fish food. However, population sizes in small mammals and reptiles both increased, which has compensated for this decline and led to flat volume sales overall in other pet food.

Coops and Cages, a Melbourne-based pet enclosures company, suggests small pet owners to proof their pets' shelters against harsh conditions, especially under the cold weather currently experienced in parts of the world. The pet housing retailer emphasises that pets need sturdy housing structures, especially if they are set up outdoors. Although this housing situation is not advisable in winter and cold weather, pet owners who elect to separate small pets from the household should ensure their pets have everything they need to withstand the elements.

Demand for other pet food is expected to remain stable in 2014 in tandem with stagnation in the other pet population. While volume sales of other pet food will see stagnation, current value sales are expected to increase by 1% in 2014, driven by a moderate unit price increase in this year.

Pet care recorded healthy growth over the review period. Pets become popular as a companion for Thai people. Thais are also increasingly aware of pets' health and wellness and demand more convenience when feeding their pets. Intensive competition is observed in dog food and cat food while it is less intense in other pet food. A certain degree of price competition results in a gradual unit price increase. The mid-priced segment remains the largest, and performs impressively in 2013.

Other pet food registered stronger current value growth in 2013 than in the previous year, with a further increase expected in 2014. Fish as well as other small mammals, such as rabbits and hamsters, gained in popularity among consumers as pets that have low maintenance, which makes them cheaper and easier to look after.

Based on provisional estimations, other pet food is expected to experience volume growth of 5% and 13% retail value sales to reach RUB2 billion by the end of 2014. The category is anticipated to be driven by small mammals/reptiles food, underpinned by the growing pet population. Increasing consumer interest in ornamental other pets, which require specific diets and care, is likely to encourage manufacturers to extend their product ranges with food and treats for various kinds of pets, differentiated by life stage and health conditions.

For those individuals who are experience emotional disorders, there is a way to naturally eliminate it. Animals, especially the domesticated ones, can help alleviate illnesses that an individual might be suffering from. This has been scientifically proven that is why most doctors recommend having a pet if their patient is experience some emotional disorder.

Urban Puppies boast of more than 20 years of breeding puppies experience. It is the world's original breeder of the smallest tiny micro Teacup and Toy puppies in the world and is associated with the Northridge Pet Hospital.

TopDogDinners has become the most sought after online company for providing natural and fresh dog food. If experts of the fields are to be believed, the major reasons behind the success of the company are perfectly balanced food, natural resources, affordable prices and absence of harmful and artificial ingredients.

Sphynx-cat.net, an information-based website, was recently launched to provide essential information about sphynx cats. Readers can find various topics related to sphinx cats including how to take care of them, where to buy sphynx kittens, characteristics and temperaments of sphynx cats and much more. According to sources, the website has received many praised from sphynx cat owners and potential owners for its vast and easily comprehensible content.

Debra McIntyre is proud to announce the creation and launch of her new website venture, BowWowLuxuryDogBeds.com. The website features all kinds of dog beds including crate pads, sport team logo dog beds, and luxury dog beds. Debra McIntyre was inspired to start her website by her own love of animals. She has a terrier at home whose comfort is very important to her. She believes that the more comfortable a dog is the better they behave in a home. By starting her website, Debra McIntyre hopes to make it so that customers can keep their pets as comfortable as possible.

Dogs and cats are the preferred pets in most markets, with pet owners continuing to spend heavily on pet beauty products and fashion accessories. Changes are slowly taking place, as small mammals become more popular. Fish and birds appear to have lost their charm. This report provides an encompassing analysis of the state of the pet care market in 2014, with a focus on dog and cat food, as well as trends in pet ownership around the world.

One company is standing out from the crowd by creating a kind of dog food that is made from natural ingredients and built for the specifications of each dog.

Pet care registered a further decline in 2013, albeit a weaker contraction than that seen in 2012. While pet food was the main loser in 2013, pet products registered positive growth, driven by the pet humanisation trend. Other categories such as pet healthcare and dog and cat treats benefited from innovation, thus helping to limit the market's overall value sales decline.

Gerrard Larriett, general manager of Gerrard Larriett Aromatherapy Pet Care, announced that the firm will feature an online art exhibit, Best Friends Forever, by Lithuanian artist, Linas Spurga, Jr. The exhibit can be viewed now through June 2015 on Larriett's website.

Social media including pet social sites have taken the internet by storm over the past few years. They've gone from being a fun pastime to being a major portion of most professional marketing tools. Petpop, Petstreet, lovemypets, and other pet websites are all examples of popular social media sites.

DogFoodSelector.com, a recently launched website dedicated in finding the perfect dog food for pet owners, is gaining wide attention for its insightful advice, comprehensive reviews and interactive application.

Positive K9 Training, one of Melbourne's leading dog and puppy training schools, have finished a successful year in 2014 and are looking forward to what 2015 brings for the company. While the end of 2014 bought in steady business for the company, 2015 was a busy start with a high demand for dog and puppy training in the area.

BeachHouse Books has released a must-read for pet owners: Confessions of a Pet Au Pair: The ABCs of Pet Ailments by award-winning humorist Sheli Ellsworth and veterinarian Bill Wafer. The 39 chapter creative non-fiction paperback chronicles the experiences of a single,slightly neurotic pet sitter and her charges. Each chapter explores a different pet issue as the pet sitter tries to insure the safe and healthy return of her pet clients to their owners.

According to the Center for Disease Control and Prevention, nearly 50% of children under the age of 12 have been bitten by a dog. The bulk of these dog bites are dogs the child is familiar with such as the family dog, a friend's or neighbors. Teaching dog safety is vital.

Fish food and small mammal/reptile food are driving the performance of other pet food in Switzerland. The, albeit slowly, growing fish and small mammal/reptile populations are likely to offset losses in the bird population in 2014.

Great news for dog owners of UK! Morgans Dog Boutique of UK that sells clothing and other accessories for dogs is unique and very much different from many other stores. According to the company, they were inspired to start this business after they had a trip to LA in US and had a look at the very wide range of dog clothing and various other dog accessories that were offered there. They wanted to provide similar products and services to customers of UK and their company was thus born in October 2013 in Llantwit Fardre in Pontypridd.

Great news for dog owners of UK! Morgans Dog Boutique of UK that sells clothing and other accessories for dogs is unique and very much different from many other stores. According to the company, they were inspired to start this business after they had a trip to LA in US and had a look at the very wide range of dog clothing and various other dog accessories that were offered there. They wanted to provide similar products and services to customers of UK and their company was thus born in October 2013 in Llantwit Fardre in Pontypridd

Bearded dragons have become an interesting hobby for a growing number of fans.  At Bearded Dragon Insider, located at http://www.beardeddragonsinsider.com, expert Ryan Cameron offers tips and advice on raising bearded dragons successfully through books and videos.  Ryan's material consists of two ebooks and eight videos, and a launch-celebrations sale enables customers who order the course to save over 60 percent by using the coupon code LAUNCH2015.  Additionally, visitors to the site beginning January 20, 2015, will also receive five bonus ebooks covering a multitude of topics related to raising and feeding bearded dragons.

Statistics have proven that dogs who have undergone personal protection training are one of the safest forms of security for a household. At Precision K9 Work, their mission is to provide the community with well-trained companions. After dogs undergo the extensive training, they will be confident enough to decide when a stranger is a threat and willing to accept someone that is safe. The trained dogs have proven to selflessly defend their owners from potential threats while remaining a loving family member.