Comments on: The Rise And Rise Of The Pet Industry http://www.itchmo.com/the-rise-and-rise-of-the-pet-industry-2065 Essential news for cats, dogs and pet owners. Sat, 21 Nov 2009 08:42:56 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.2.2 By: Elle http://www.itchmo.com/the-rise-and-rise-of-the-pet-industry-2065#comment-97291 Elle Wed, 19 Dec 2007 19:26:14 +0000 http://www.itchmo.com/the-rise-and-rise-of-the-pet-industry-2065#comment-97291 I have a cat and no I would not dress her in little clothes, but I'm pretty sure if I had a little pup I would dress it up in a cute little top maybe not designer, i don't even wear that high end clothing, but i'd still dress him/her up. I don't think it's a bad thing dressing up your little dog, if people like it and they can afford it then i say why not? And it's not nice to tell the poor little bull dog he looks fat in his dress I'm sure you wouldn't want to hear you look fat in your dress. lol thanks Elle I have a cat and no I would not dress her in little clothes, but I’m pretty sure if I had a little pup I would dress it up in a cute little top maybe not designer, i don’t even wear that high end clothing, but i’d still dress him/her up.

I don’t think it’s a bad thing dressing up your little dog, if people like it and they can afford it then i say why not?

And it’s not nice to tell the poor little bull dog he looks fat in his dress I’m sure you wouldn’t want to hear you look fat in your dress. lol

thanks
Elle

]]> By: Jon http://www.itchmo.com/the-rise-and-rise-of-the-pet-industry-2065#comment-49393 Jon Thu, 23 Aug 2007 19:48:23 +0000 http://www.itchmo.com/the-rise-and-rise-of-the-pet-industry-2065#comment-49393 While I understand people being turned off by the Paris Hilton effect on dog clothing etc. And the ridiculousness of dog facials, wedding dresses etc. There is a flip side to the recent popularity in dog furnishings. Now you can finally have a dog bed or set of dog bowls that looks cool in your nicely designed house. The insane $30,000 dog beds, $3000 dog perfumes, $10,000 dog collars etc. are all there just to get headlines and press exposure. But it is a nice fringe benefit of this media attention that now there is a heightened level of design attention being given to dog products. If you want to see some of the cool design dog products out there now check out our site: http://www.pupstyle.com thanks Jon PupStyle.com While I understand people being turned off by the Paris Hilton effect on dog clothing etc. And the ridiculousness of dog facials, wedding dresses etc.

There is a flip side to the recent popularity in dog furnishings. Now you can finally have a dog bed or set of dog bowls that looks cool in your nicely designed house.

The insane $30,000 dog beds, $3000 dog perfumes, $10,000 dog collars etc. are all there just to get headlines and press exposure.

But it is a nice fringe benefit of this media attention that now there is a heightened level of design attention being given to dog products.

If you want to see some of the cool design dog products out there now check out our site:

http://www.pupstyle.com

thanks
Jon
PupStyle.com

]]> By: Dave http://www.itchmo.com/the-rise-and-rise-of-the-pet-industry-2065#comment-43510 Dave Tue, 07 Aug 2007 13:05:12 +0000 http://www.itchmo.com/the-rise-and-rise-of-the-pet-industry-2065#comment-43510 There is a huge amount of advertising and hype in the pet community trying to make you believe that you are missing out if you don't buy all the fancy pet clothing, spa packages, doggie birthday parties, etc. While there may be a small market for pet owners to enjoy this type of fun, it is basically the same hype the commercial pet food companies ( & vets) have been pushing to make you feel guilty if you do not buy their "100 % Complete & Balanced", Holistic, Natural or Oraganic pet foods. There has no doubt been a huge shift in the pet market place to feed real-human grade foods however, unfortunately, there are no big advertsing budgets associated with this type of movement. Word of mouth ...a slower movement, is way more powerful than any 15 second ad about what to feed. There is a huge amount of advertising and hype in the pet community trying to make you believe that you are missing out if you don’t buy all the fancy pet clothing, spa packages, doggie birthday parties, etc. While there may be a small market for pet owners to enjoy this type of fun, it is basically the same hype the commercial pet food companies ( & vets) have been pushing to make you feel guilty if you do not buy their “100 % Complete & Balanced”, Holistic, Natural or Oraganic pet foods. There has no doubt been a huge shift in the pet market place to feed real-human grade foods however, unfortunately, there are no big advertsing budgets associated with this type of movement. Word of mouth …a slower movement, is way more powerful than any 15 second ad about what to feed.

]]> By: ellie http://www.itchmo.com/the-rise-and-rise-of-the-pet-industry-2065#comment-43430 ellie Tue, 07 Aug 2007 03:43:09 +0000 http://www.itchmo.com/the-rise-and-rise-of-the-pet-industry-2065#comment-43430 I get the feeling that the over-the-top things that are generally mentioned in these kinds of stories are actually rare. I don't know anyone who even comes close to spending big bucks on pet facials or designer outfits or other assorted frills. I think most people are, however, spending increasing amounts on pet food and regular vet care and other practical, useful things--grooming, pet sitting, pet furniture--that are pretty basic. But it's the silly stuff that gets the attention of the news media. I get the feeling that the over-the-top things that are generally mentioned in these kinds of stories are actually rare. I don’t know anyone who even comes close to spending big bucks on pet facials or designer outfits or other assorted frills. I think most people are, however, spending increasing amounts on pet food and regular vet care and other practical, useful things–grooming, pet sitting, pet furniture–that are pretty basic. But it’s the silly stuff that gets the attention of the news media.

]]> By: Elaine Vigneault http://www.itchmo.com/the-rise-and-rise-of-the-pet-industry-2065#comment-43375 Elaine Vigneault Mon, 06 Aug 2007 23:30:15 +0000 http://www.itchmo.com/the-rise-and-rise-of-the-pet-industry-2065#comment-43375 I think a few things are going on: 1. Capitalists are capitalizing on the fact that pet parents love their pets and will spend lots of money on them. So they're developing new and different things pet parents "need." 2. I have personally forgone buying myself something because of my dog. Not because I wanted to buy my dog something instead, but because the store kicked me out for having my dog with me. This has happened to me twice just recently. I wanted to buy an expensive ring from a jewelry store. I was the only customer in the store, yet they kicked me out for having my small dog with me. Then, I went to buy an iPhone and they kicked me out because I had my dog with me in the cellphone store. So, I tend to visit retail shops that allow pets. And well, pet stores allow pets :) 3. Pets often use the same medicine that people use. And the prices for meds are high in the US. So, people pay that inflated cost. (I have a cat on heart meds. They are the same meds my mother-in-law takes). There are obviously other things involved, too. But those are some explanations for why I spend so much on my pets. I think a few things are going on:

1. Capitalists are capitalizing on the fact that pet parents love their pets and will spend lots of money on them. So they’re developing new and different things pet parents “need.”

2. I have personally forgone buying myself something because of my dog. Not because I wanted to buy my dog something instead, but because the store kicked me out for having my dog with me. This has happened to me twice just recently. I wanted to buy an expensive ring from a jewelry store. I was the only customer in the store, yet they kicked me out for having my small dog with me. Then, I went to buy an iPhone and they kicked me out because I had my dog with me in the cellphone store. So, I tend to visit retail shops that allow pets. And well, pet stores allow pets :)

3. Pets often use the same medicine that people use. And the prices for meds are high in the US. So, people pay that inflated cost. (I have a cat on heart meds. They are the same meds my mother-in-law takes).

There are obviously other things involved, too. But those are some explanations for why I spend so much on my pets.

]]> By: nora http://www.itchmo.com/the-rise-and-rise-of-the-pet-industry-2065#comment-43369 nora Mon, 06 Aug 2007 23:16:36 +0000 http://www.itchmo.com/the-rise-and-rise-of-the-pet-industry-2065#comment-43369 My Aussie and my 3 other dogs shared by my sig-other, get home cooked meals, yes, there is a menu that is carefully prepared each week ( same food as we would eat only more selected and only nutritive items) and I do splurge on nice collars and stone pendants, but no fancy clothes or shoes. Probably the most expensive items are the Floppy Disc Frisbees that my Aussie and our Heeler dearly love. We keep regular vet appointments and our little rescue baby, the Jack Russell - Blue Heeler Cross cost us a small fortune in Emergency bills when she came from the Rescue League with a stomach virus and infected all the other dogs over the 4th of July Weekend. Instead of having a Harley or a Fancy Ski Boat, we have plenty of Exercise with our dogs at the Dog Park and any Lake that we can take them to swim!!!! They are like our second set of children now that all our kids are grown. My Aussie and my 3 other dogs shared by my sig-other, get home cooked meals, yes, there is a menu that is carefully prepared each week ( same food as we would eat only more selected and only nutritive items) and I do splurge on nice collars and stone pendants, but no fancy clothes or shoes. Probably the most expensive items are the Floppy Disc Frisbees that my Aussie and our Heeler dearly love. We keep regular vet appointments and our little rescue baby, the Jack Russell - Blue Heeler Cross cost us a small fortune in Emergency bills when she came from the Rescue League with a stomach virus and infected all the other dogs over the 4th of July Weekend. Instead of having a Harley or a Fancy Ski Boat, we have plenty of Exercise with our dogs at the Dog Park and any Lake that we can take them to swim!!!! They are like our second set of children now that all our kids are grown.

]]> By: Lynne http://www.itchmo.com/the-rise-and-rise-of-the-pet-industry-2065#comment-43363 Lynne Mon, 06 Aug 2007 22:55:28 +0000 http://www.itchmo.com/the-rise-and-rise-of-the-pet-industry-2065#comment-43363 "She changes dogs like I change underwear." "If the bulldog asks: Yes, that dress you are wearing does make you look fat!" LOL. Indeed. “She changes dogs like I change underwear.”

“If the bulldog asks: Yes, that dress you are wearing does make you look fat!”

LOL. Indeed.

]]> By: Mia http://www.itchmo.com/the-rise-and-rise-of-the-pet-industry-2065#comment-43362 Mia Mon, 06 Aug 2007 22:53:10 +0000 http://www.itchmo.com/the-rise-and-rise-of-the-pet-industry-2065#comment-43362 I dont dress my dog in pet clothes, I choose to spend it on superior vet care and top quality items that he needs. I do pay to groom my dog but thats it. I dont think Nik is going to get his own fishtank or tv anytime soon. LOL I dont dress my dog in pet clothes, I choose to spend it on superior vet care and top quality items that he needs. I do pay to groom my dog but thats it. I dont think Nik is going to get his own fishtank or tv anytime soon. LOL

]]> By: 2CatMom http://www.itchmo.com/the-rise-and-rise-of-the-pet-industry-2065#comment-43353 2CatMom Mon, 06 Aug 2007 21:40:46 +0000 http://www.itchmo.com/the-rise-and-rise-of-the-pet-industry-2065#comment-43353 If the bulldog asks: Yes, that dress you are wearing does make you look fat! If the bulldog asks: Yes, that dress you are wearing does make you look fat!

]]> By: Tealcsmommy http://www.itchmo.com/the-rise-and-rise-of-the-pet-industry-2065#comment-43343 Tealcsmommy Mon, 06 Aug 2007 20:51:28 +0000 http://www.itchmo.com/the-rise-and-rise-of-the-pet-industry-2065#comment-43343 Well if the people in the pet industry already knew how much we love our pets, then why did they produce toxic, low grade sludge for them under the guise of healthy and nutritionally complete pet food!?! Didn't they realize this slow poisoning of our pets would have eventually caught up with them and the price they would have to pay!?! Well if the people in the pet industry already knew how much we love our pets, then why did they produce toxic, low grade sludge for them under the guise of healthy and nutritionally complete pet food!?! Didn’t they realize this slow poisoning of our pets would have eventually caught up with them and the price they would have to pay!?!

]]> By: Pukanuba http://www.itchmo.com/the-rise-and-rise-of-the-pet-industry-2065#comment-43336 Pukanuba Mon, 06 Aug 2007 20:20:22 +0000 http://www.itchmo.com/the-rise-and-rise-of-the-pet-industry-2065#comment-43336 It's really too bad that commercial pf companies don't see this as an opportunity to give pet parents something healthy & nutritious to feed to their "children". I would prefer that over designer clothing or a blueberry facial......oh, puuuullllleeezzz, give me a break. Lynne, you are so right.....this is definitely "Paris Hilton type stuff" & the last thing I want to do is anything she would do. She changes dogs like I change underwear. It’s really too bad that commercial pf companies don’t see this as an opportunity to give pet parents something healthy & nutritious to feed to their “children”. I would prefer that over designer clothing or a blueberry facial……oh, puuuullllleeezzz, give me a break.

Lynne, you are so right…..this is definitely “Paris Hilton type stuff” & the last thing I want to do is anything she would do. She changes dogs like I change underwear.

]]> By: catmom5 http://www.itchmo.com/the-rise-and-rise-of-the-pet-industry-2065#comment-43333 catmom5 Mon, 06 Aug 2007 20:08:44 +0000 http://www.itchmo.com/the-rise-and-rise-of-the-pet-industry-2065#comment-43333 Lynne, that's just what I was thinking as I read that. My cats are well cared for, well loved, get good vet care, etc but the "extras" they can do without. (I believe they live better than many of the humans on this planet) There are a lot of animals who could benefit from some of that money ~ maybe for basics like food, shelter, medical care. Don't go in for the designer clothing, spa treatments, etc. Lynne, that’s just what I was thinking as I read that. My cats are well cared for, well loved, get good vet care, etc but the “extras” they can do without. (I believe they live better than many of the humans on this planet) There are a lot of animals who could benefit from some of that money ~ maybe for basics like food, shelter, medical care. Don’t go in for the designer clothing, spa treatments, etc.

]]> By: Lynne http://www.itchmo.com/the-rise-and-rise-of-the-pet-industry-2065#comment-43320 Lynne Mon, 06 Aug 2007 19:10:14 +0000 http://www.itchmo.com/the-rise-and-rise-of-the-pet-industry-2065#comment-43320 My dogs get quality vet care, good food, plenty of clean water, and lots of hands-on affection. Instead of spending money on all that over-the-top, Paris Hilton type stuff, I send donations (when I can) to animal sanctuaries and shelters. They need the money far more than my dog needs a designer coat. My dogs get quality vet care, good food, plenty of clean water, and lots of hands-on affection. Instead of spending money on all that over-the-top, Paris Hilton type stuff, I send donations (when I can) to animal sanctuaries and shelters. They need the money far more than my dog needs a designer coat.

]]> By: wescott20 http://www.itchmo.com/the-rise-and-rise-of-the-pet-industry-2065#comment-43317 wescott20 Mon, 06 Aug 2007 18:59:00 +0000 http://www.itchmo.com/the-rise-and-rise-of-the-pet-industry-2065#comment-43317 Maybe now the politicians, courts and lawmakers will realize how much pets mean to Americans and get away from this "pets as property" foolishness. Maybe now the politicians, courts and lawmakers will realize how much pets mean to Americans and get away from this “pets as property” foolishness.

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