Health and Wellness for Our Pets

In an article entitled, "Economy Booming nationally for animal-related businesses," it focuses on a few of the reasons that the industry for animals is growing so much right now. In 2007 it was estimated that Americans spent over $40.8 billion on pets, which is more than double what they spent less than a decade ago. So why is so much of America's money going into pets?

One reason is that national brands such as Old Navy, Origins, and Harley Davidson have become pet friendly businesses. They have come out with clothes, accessories, and wellness products for pets. These businesses know that the pet industry is a growing one so they are coming out with new products everyday, not just for the two legged mammals, but the four legged as well. When Americans go shopping in stores like these they might pick a little something up for their furry friends.

Another reason the animal industry is growing is the number of animal spas, boutiques, bakeries, and even pooper scoopers that are opening all over America. These kind of stores are predominant in California and Florida, but as this article states, these stores are even opening in Oklahoma and Oregon, and pretty much in every other state in America. The public seems to cling to these types of fancy pet stores because they sell the best of everything from crates, to leashes, and most importantly, food.

Pet owners still love the frilly and fancy clothes made for their pets, but more owners are becoming focused on their pet's health. Many people are eating organic foods today to protect their own health, so they want nothing less for their pet. The boutiques and bakeries mentioned usually carry these types of healthy foods which leads to more purchases that Americans are making for their pets.

Health and wellness for pets is just one more reason that the animal industry is growing. What is great about this reason, is that it doesn't just boost the animal economy, it boosts the health of pets in America.

Check out the article by Sara Ganus:
http://www.accessmylibrary.com/coms2/summary_0286-32573123_ITM