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Top Trends in Pets

Whether it’s dogs, cats or any other furry animal, pets have become more of an extension of the family unit than mere animal acquaintance. Deep diving into how both consumer lifestyle and packaged goods are evolving as a result of pet fandom, Trend Hunter’s pet category tracks everything from DIY pet products to animal advertising and feline videos.

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Instinct-Driven Pet Toys
JUN 21, 2026

Instinct-Driven Pet Toys

Tall Tails' New Plushes Support Auditory Stimulation, Exercise and More

Instinct-Based Enrichment — Pet toys designed around natural behaviors such as chasing, chewing and cuddling signal a shift toward products that support emotional regulation and daily stimulation.

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Dog Ball Blasters
JUN 21, 2026

Dog Ball Blasters

The Chuckit! Cannon Delivers Distance Without Tiring a Throwing Arm

Assisted Fetch Devices — Mechanized launch systems create new potential for pet toys that extend play sessions while reducing physical strain for owners.

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Calming Mousse Supplements
JUN 19, 2026

Calming Mousse Supplements

The Comfort Zone Cat Calming Mousse Encourages Relaxation

Lickable Pet Supplements — Single-serve functional mousses and pastes create new white-space for supplement brands to blend therapeutic positioning with treat-like formats that reduce friction for daily pet care.

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Plant-Based Pet Food Colorings
JUN 19, 2026

Plant-Based Pet Food Colorings

The GNT Exberry Pet Food Range Works for Kibble, Treats and More

Plant-Based Pet Aesthetics — Botanical concentrates are reshaping kibble and treat design by delivering bright visual cues without synthetic additives, creating room for premiumization around natural appeal.

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AI Pet Portrait Creators
JUN 21, 2026

AI Pet Portrait Creators

Hello Pet Dreams Turns Your Pet Into The Hero Of Magical Artwork

AI Pet Personalization — Generative tools are turning simple pet photos into emotionally resonant products, creating new potential for scalable customization across gifts, keepsakes, and digital content.

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Food-Preparing Cat Feeders
JUN 23, 2026

Food-Preparing Cat Feeders

The Neakasa Riko Fresh-Made Wet Meal Feeder Eliminates Canned Food

Fresh-Prepared Pet Meals — Automated rehydration and grinding systems create opportunities for shelf-stable ingredients to replace canned formats with customized, fresh-textured pet nutrition.

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Sauce-Themed Dog Treats
JUN 19, 2026

Sauce-Themed Dog Treats

A Famous BBQ Chicken Flavor Inspired the Croquetterie St-Huber

Human-Flavored Pet Treats — Borrowing iconic menu flavors for pet-safe products creates room for cross-category launches that turn companion animals into participants in brand rituals.

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Dog-Friendly Fireworks Experiences
JUN 22, 2026

Dog-Friendly Fireworks Experiences

Blue Buffalo Created a Five-Hour Show for the Fourth of July

Pet-Calming Entertainment — Long-form soothing audio-visual content for animals points to new branded media formats designed around pet wellbeing during stressful cultural events.

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Human-Grade Cat Treats
JUN 22, 2026

Human-Grade Cat Treats

Wet Noses' Purrks Shares Crunchy, Quality, Real-Meat Treats

Human-Grade Cat Nutrition — Rising pet-parent expectations are pushing cat products toward transparent sourcing, kitchen-style preparation, and quality benchmarks once reserved for human food.

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Dog-Friendly Frozen Treats
JUN 19, 2026

Dog-Friendly Frozen Treats

Good Behaviour & Dog Standards Created a Dairy-Free Ice Cream for Dogs

Pet-Safe Desserts — Dairy-free frozen treats formulated for canine digestion signal growth potential for indulgent pet products that mirror human snack formats without unsafe ingredients.

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Instinct-Driven Pet Toys
JUN 21, 2026

Instinct-Driven Pet Toys

Tall Tails' New Plushes Support Auditory Stimulation, Exercise and More

Instinct-Based Enrichment — Pet toys designed around natural behaviors such as chasing, chewing and cuddling signal a shift toward products that support emotional regulation and daily stimulation.

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Restaurateur-Themed Dog Toys
JUN 17, 2026

Restaurateur-Themed Dog Toys

BARK x Guy Fieri Pays Tribute to the Mayor of Flavortown

Celebrity Pet Collaborations — Celebrity-driven pet collaborations transform fandom into collectible play products, creating space for licensed merchandise that blends entertainment, pet care, and social sharing.

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Dog Ball Blasters
JUN 21, 2026

Dog Ball Blasters

The Chuckit! Cannon Delivers Distance Without Tiring a Throwing Arm

Assisted Fetch Devices — Mechanized launch systems create new potential for pet toys that extend play sessions while reducing physical strain for owners.

Read More +
Dog-Friendly Soccer Jerseys
JUN 10, 2026

Dog-Friendly Soccer Jerseys

Adidas Originals UEFA Champions League Dog Jerseys are Cute

Pet Fanwear — Club-branded apparel for dogs reflects a growing market for pet-inclusive fandom products that extend sports identity into everyday companion lifestyles.

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Calming Mousse Supplements
JUN 19, 2026

Calming Mousse Supplements

The Comfort Zone Cat Calming Mousse Encourages Relaxation

Lickable Pet Supplements — Single-serve functional mousses and pastes create new white-space for supplement brands to blend therapeutic positioning with treat-like formats that reduce friction for daily pet care.

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Crash-Tested Pet Crates
JUN 11, 2026

Crash-Tested Pet Crates

Tavo Introduces Safety-Focused Cargo Travel for Large Pets

Automotive-Grade Pet Safety — Pet travel products are increasingly borrowing crash-test protocols, restraint engineering and impact-resistant materials from vehicle safety systems to support premium differentiation.

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Next-Gen Pet Feeders
JUN 18, 2026

Next-Gen Pet Feeders

Petlibro Granary 2 Integrates Behavioral Insight, AI-Powered Cameras & More

AI Pet Monitoring — Camera-enabled feeders are turning routine pet care into a source of behavioral data, creating openings for predictive wellness insights and subscription-based health intelligence.

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Plant-Based Pet Food Colorings
JUN 19, 2026

Plant-Based Pet Food Colorings

The GNT Exberry Pet Food Range Works for Kibble, Treats and More

Plant-Based Pet Aesthetics — Botanical concentrates are reshaping kibble and treat design by delivering bright visual cues without synthetic additives, creating room for premiumization around natural appeal.

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Calming Dog Supplements
JUN 18, 2026

Calming Dog Supplements

JustFoodForDogs Spotlights Its Calm Supplements

Whole-Food Pet Supplements — Recognizable ingredients like fruits and vegetables are redefining pet wellness products as owners seek cleaner alternatives to synthetic additives, fillers, and vague flavorings.

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Nourishing Prebiotic Cat Treats
JUN 13, 2026

Nourishing Prebiotic Cat Treats

JoyFull Pet Spotlights Its Prebiotic Tuna Squeeze Treat for Cats

Prebiotic Pet Treats — Digestive-support snacks are shifting functional pet nutrition into everyday reward moments, creating space for science-backed formulations that feel indulgent rather than medicinal.

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Instinct-Driven Pet Toys
JUN 21, 2026

Instinct-Driven Pet Toys

Tall Tails' New Plushes Support Auditory Stimulation, Exercise and More

Instinct-Based Enrichment — Pet toys designed around natural behaviors such as chasing, chewing and cuddling signal a shift toward products that support emotional regulation and daily stimulation.

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Intelligent Pet Care Furniture
MAY 21, 2026

Intelligent Pet Care Furniture

The PurrNook FreshCore Has Built-In Odor Control

Integrated Pet Furniture — Blending pet care functions into standard furniture creates opportunities for seamless, discreet solutions that reduce clutter and normalize pet-specific home items.

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Restaurateur-Themed Dog Toys
JUN 17, 2026

Restaurateur-Themed Dog Toys

BARK x Guy Fieri Pays Tribute to the Mayor of Flavortown

Celebrity Pet Collaborations — Celebrity-driven pet collaborations transform fandom into collectible play products, creating space for licensed merchandise that blends entertainment, pet care, and social sharing.

Read More +
Dog Ball Blasters
JUN 21, 2026

Dog Ball Blasters

The Chuckit! Cannon Delivers Distance Without Tiring a Throwing Arm

Assisted Fetch Devices — Mechanized launch systems create new potential for pet toys that extend play sessions while reducing physical strain for owners.

Read More +
Dog-Friendly Soccer Jerseys
JUN 10, 2026

Dog-Friendly Soccer Jerseys

Adidas Originals UEFA Champions League Dog Jerseys are Cute

Pet Fanwear — Club-branded apparel for dogs reflects a growing market for pet-inclusive fandom products that extend sports identity into everyday companion lifestyles.

Read More +
Calming Mousse Supplements
JUN 19, 2026

Calming Mousse Supplements

The Comfort Zone Cat Calming Mousse Encourages Relaxation

Lickable Pet Supplements — Single-serve functional mousses and pastes create new white-space for supplement brands to blend therapeutic positioning with treat-like formats that reduce friction for daily pet care.

Read More +
Dog-Friendly Fan Events
MAY 14, 2026

Dog-Friendly Fan Events

Purina and KC2026 Welcome Pets During Dog Days at the FIFA Fan Festival

Pet-Centric Event Experiences — Large-scale fan festivals incorporating pets create opportunities for integrated hospitality and community-building models that redefine attendee engagement.

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Crash-Tested Pet Crates
JUN 11, 2026

Crash-Tested Pet Crates

Tavo Introduces Safety-Focused Cargo Travel for Large Pets

Automotive-Grade Pet Safety — Pet travel products are increasingly borrowing crash-test protocols, restraint engineering and impact-resistant materials from vehicle safety systems to support premium differentiation.

Read More +
Next-Gen Pet Feeders
JUN 18, 2026

Next-Gen Pet Feeders

Petlibro Granary 2 Integrates Behavioral Insight, AI-Powered Cameras & More

AI Pet Monitoring — Camera-enabled feeders are turning routine pet care into a source of behavioral data, creating openings for predictive wellness insights and subscription-based health intelligence.

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Motorsports-Inspired Pet Brand Partnerships
MAY 11, 2026

Motorsports-Inspired Pet Brand Partnerships

VETRESKA Joins Ollie Bearman for the 2026 Season

Sports Sponsorships Extend To Pet Lifestyle — Blending athletic sponsorships with pet-focused storytelling creates opportunities for cross-category brand extensions that merge performance imagery with domestic lifestyle products.

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TREND HUNTER
INSIGHTS

Omega-3 Dog

Pet Food Brands Integrate Algae into Dog Food as an Omega-3 Supplement

Trend - Pet food brands are incorporating different types of algae into dog food and dog treats as an omega-3 booster. These formulations avoid relying exclusively on fish oils as a source of omega-3, and as a result are positioned as a more sustainable option to traditional dog foods.

Insight — Dog owners often struggle to find a balance between finding pet food solutions that fit both their personal morals and their pets' natural desires, with some owners finding ways to offer their pets majority plant-based foods or foods with low environmental impacts. However, this comes with its own array of challenges related to balanced diets, energy levels, and overall pet health. Brands are responding to these desires by offering pet food enriched with algae-based omega-3 fatty acids.

Workshop Question — How can brands develop innovative products that align with consumers' ethical values while ensuring functionality and sustainability?

SCORE
6.9
GENDER
50% Men 50% Women
MARKET
GENERATION
  • Gen Z
  • Gen Alpha
  • Millennial
  • Gen X
POPULARITY
Popularity
Activity
Freshness

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