In the Business Section of today's New York Times, the front page article (complete with a photo of a woman poised to chomp on a dog biscuit), gives us a peek inside the Global Pet Expo, and annual event that was held in Orlando, Florida, in April. And some of the demonstrations and products at this shindig were nothing short of eye-popping: how about trying "Neuticles", prosthetic testicles for neutered dogs and cats that go for $1000/pair, "which their designers say, 'help your pet to retain his natural look,self esteem and aids in the trauma associated with altering'." Hoo boy, I'm not going to touch that one!
On the saner side, there was also a plethora of natural, organic and human grade pet food for the tasting...by humans and canines alike. It seems that the recession has barely touched the pet industry: last year, Americans spent a record $55 billion on their beloved pets, and the pet products industry is betting that pet parents will continue to splurge on their furry friends. What do you think? Do you skimp on things for you, and splurge on your pets? Let us know!
Meanwhile, enjoy the full article here: www.nytimes.com/2011/06/05/business/05pets.html?_r=1&ref=business.
On the saner side, there was also a plethora of natural, organic and human grade pet food for the tasting...by humans and canines alike. It seems that the recession has barely touched the pet industry: last year, Americans spent a record $55 billion on their beloved pets, and the pet products industry is betting that pet parents will continue to splurge on their furry friends. What do you think? Do you skimp on things for you, and splurge on your pets? Let us know!
Meanwhile, enjoy the full article here: www.nytimes.com/2011/06/05/business/05pets.html?_r=1&ref=business.
