If you’re like millions of other people, you have a dog, cat, or other pet that is an important member of your family. If so, you’ll be glad to know pet businesses are one of the hottest trends in 2022. With the pet industry expected to grow to at least $275 billion by the end of this decade, more and more entrepreneurs are starting pet-related businesses. As to which ones are trending in 2022, here are some you’re sure to like.
Meowtel
If you own a cat, you know how much you prefer to have it stay at home when you’re gone on a vacation or business trip. If you use the popular cat-sitting app Meowtel, you can instantly connect with experienced, verified, and insured cat-sitters in your area. Currently having over 20,000 five-star recommendations, cat owners across the U.S. are relying on this business.
Dinbeat
A unique business that caters to dog owners, Dinbeat has developed a wearable jacket for dogs that can allow you to monitor their health in real-time. The jacket, which operates wirelessly, can monitor your dog’s temperature, heart rate, respiration, and other important health information. Best of all, you can set it up so that the information is relayed directly to your dog’s veterinarian.
PetHub
If you’ve ever had a pet that got lost, you know how hard it can be to get reunited with your furry family member. PetHub is a small business hoping to change that, having developed pet ID tags that can be scanned with a smartphone. When scanned, the tag will provide the animal’s name, owner’s contact information, and other important information, such as any medications or other related issues that pertain to the pet.
Petsies
Finally, Petsies is a small business that is positioned for substantial growth in 2022. By sending the company a picture of your pet, the talented team at Petsies can get to work creating a customized stuffed animal that is an exact match of your pet. Whether you want it as a keepsake after your pet passes away or to give as a gift, prices start at a very reasonable $199.
Along with these businesses, other small business trends within the pet industry in 2022 include telemedicine, food and wellness subscription services, and even DNA testing for pets. As you can see, pets are definitely popular in 2022.
