Nowadays, "petting cats" and "petting dogs" has become a way of life for many young people. More and more young people regard intimate interaction with pet cats and dogs as an important pleasure in life. In this context, cat food, dog food, pet toys and even pet travel equipment have become hot sellers.
When night falls, many citizens in the county go out for a walk with their pets. In recent years, as the post-95s and post-00s have gradually become the main force of pet ownership, the weight of pets in people's hearts has been increasing, and they are becoming more and more like a member of the family. Mr. Hu, a citizen who was walking his dog, told reporters: "At first, you will feel that you are taking care of it, but gradually you will realize that it has given us a lot of companionship and emotion." ”
Pet owners are getting younger, and they are more willing to spend on their beloved pets. Pet grooming, pet fostering, pet food, pet medical care, pet community, the rise of diversified consumption in the pet economic market. According to the person in charge of a number of pet stores in the county, most young people are keen to raise cats and dogs, and the consumption method is different from that of their parents. Mr. Huang, the person in charge of a pet clinic, introduced: "There are quite a lot of young consumers now, especially the post-00s and post-90s. There are more people who own cats than dogs. ”
"I basically spend about 500 yuan a month on raising a dog, mainly to buy dog food, snacks and daily care for pets such as shearing and bathing." Mr. Lai, a citizen who has kept dogs for three years, told reporters.
It is understood that although the provision of offline pet services such as consultation and washing is irreplaceable, with the development of online e-commerce, the current pet industry has shown the obvious characteristics of low brand concentration and high e-commerce penetration, and the sales of pet food and supplies have gradually shifted online.
In addition to pet store purchases, online pet product sales are also very hot, all kinds of pet food and supplies are dazzling, and diversification has become a significant feature of the development of the pet products industry.
Mr. Chen, the person in charge of an express station, said: "There are many people who have cats and dogs, and in recent years, I have often seen them buy cat litter and dog food online. ”
The relationship between pets and their owners is a special kind of emotional bond that transcends the boundaries of species, and this emotional bond of interdependence and mutual care not only deepens the emotional bond between the owner and the pet, but also promotes the growth of demand for various products and services in the pet economy.