How-To
Step-by-step tutorials for building, sourcing, importing and selling pet products and brands.
26 articlesThis section brings together two collections. How-To covers sourcing, importing, labelling, compliance and product development for trade professionals. Pet Care covers animal husbandry, nutrition, behaviour and welfare for owners and for the professionals who advise them. Every guide is written to be applied, and sets out the definitional context and the standards that apply in the major pet markets. Where a guide touches a regulated area it links to the underlying policy reporting and to the companies and product categories affected, so a practical question can be traced back to the market data behind it.
Coprophagia can stem from nutrient gaps, anxiety, mimicry, or digestion issues. Enzyme supplements, training, and prompt cleanup help — ~12k…
Vets cluster around Hill's, Royal Canin, and Purina Pro Plan for clinical evidence over marketing—a ~22k-upvote Quora thread confirms. See…
Declawing removes the last bone of each toe (amputation), not just the nail. 38+ countries ban it; most vets call…
Wet food wins on hydration and palatability; dry wins on convenience and cost. Vets often recommend a wet-led mix. A…
Most dogs need a bath every 4–8 weeks; over-bathing strips protective skin oils and causes itch. ~14k Quora upvotes; vet…
Cat kneading traces to kitten nursing; adults knead to self-soothe, mark scent, and show comfort. The behavior earns ~19k Quora…
Daily brushing plus vet-approved chews (Greenies, 1,200+ reviews) cuts periodontal disease risk. 80%+ of dogs show signs by age 3—here's…
Cats purr to signal contentment, but also to self-soothe when in pain or stressed. The 25–150 Hz rumble may aid…
Puppies start DHPP at 6–8 weeks, rabies at 12–16 weeks, then boosters every 1–3 years per AAHA's 2022 guidelines. Here's…
Purina, Royal Canin, Hill's and Iams lead WSAVA-compliant dog food, endorsed by vets for evidence over marketing. See the full…
Cat food market size estimates range $32.55B (Report Prime) to $45.45B (Fortune) for 2025. Mars, Nestlé, and Hill's lead. See…
Cats with FIC can use automatic litter boxes—they help monitor urine volume and frequency for early flare alerts. Learn setup,…
The FDA warns grain-free, legume-heavy dog foods may raise DCM risk. Most vets advise grain-inclusive diets unless a true grain…
BSM Partners flags the 2025 FDA–AAFCO rift on ingredient and labeling rules as a drag that slows new pet food…
The 2025 H5N1 outbreak pushed FDA-CVM to mandate avian-influenza risk in pet-food safety plans—tightening raw and fresh controls.
The Farmer's Dog reached ~$1.2B ARR in 2024 (+50%), delivered 1B+ meals, and launched on Walmart.com. Inside the fresh-DTC leader.
Nestlé Purina PetCare posted CHF 18.4B (~$22.15B) in 2025 sales—20.6% of group revenue and the world's #1 cat-food maker. Full…
Smalls reached ~$100M in cat-fresh revenue in 2025 and expanded to 60+ Mud Bay stores. Inside the cat-only fresh leader.
GlobalPetIndex pairs editorial research with an open company database. Follow this topic into the underlying entities.
Companies and brands ranked on the GlobalPetIndex Score.