Pet News Roundup, April 4

After the excitement of the Global Pet Expo, we now face new tariffs and trade uncertainty.

On the bright side, pro-pet policies are emerging—South Korea aims to make the pet industry an economic pillar, while Hong Kong is testing cat and dog access on its light rail.

IN TODAY’S EDITION

🇺🇸 Petco posted a 2.2% fall year-on-year in full-year 2024 revenue and signed a partnership with Uber to deliver pet essentials via Uber Eats.

🇳🇴 Non-stop dogwear ranked 13th in the Retail category of Financial Times 1000: Europe’s Fastest Growing Companies 2025. The FT underlined the brand’s commitment to innovation and continuous growth.

🇰🇷 South Korea aims to triple size of animal medicine market to KRW 4 trillion (US$2.7 billion) by 2035, in a bid to drive economic growth. 

🇺🇸 Hotel certification group Roch Dog says hotels are increasingly charging pet fees while offering few amenities in return. The group also launched the 2026 Roch Dog Friendly Hotel Awards. Categories include International Hotel of the Year, Canine Concierge Award and Best Barketer Award. 

PRODUCT NEWS

🇺🇸 Nulo expanded its Freestyle kibble product line to include a small-breed specific recipe and a limited ingredient formula.

🇺🇸 Mrs. Meyer’s Clean Day launches new pet care line, Mrs. Meyer’s for Pets. The new line includes six cruelty-free products, in recyclable bottles. 

🇮🇪 🇬🇧  Kanine Group signs global pet apparel and accessories licence agreement with Premier League football club Tottenham Hotspur.

🇬🇧 Pawd Drinks enters into partnership with Pets Corner to sell their full range of functional liquid supplement drinks across the UK.

🇺🇸 AI-powered veterinary exam assistant VEA wins 2025 Purina Pet Care Innovation Prize at Global Pet Expo. VEA uses AI to help veterinarians predict disease, generate diagnostic plans and support nutrition for longevity.

GLOBAL PET PULSE

Hong Kong has stepped up its pet-friendly policies by allowing cats and dogs on its light rail trains starting next month.

As part of the two-month trial, cats and dogs will be allowed on light rail during weekends and public holidays, as long as they are carried in a carrier or backpack (and pay HK$99 - approximately US$13).

The move will expand furry friends’ travel options and is overdue, considering Hong Kong recorded the highest per capita on pet care the Asia-Pacific region in 2021. The number of pets surged by 50,000 to 1.19 million from 2018 to 2023. 

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