Buy Zoetis Stock. Shares Could Rise 30% as People Spend More on Pets.

Zoetis, essentially the only pure-play animal-health company, is nearly equally divided between its pet and livestock businesses. dreamtime text size The lives of a pampered pet puppy and a factory-farmed piglet couldn’t be more different. Yet they are both likely to receive significantly more healthcare in their lifetimes than they would have just a few years ago. The winner in both cases is Zoetis . Zoetis (ticker: ZTS), the world’s only pure-play global animal-health company, was spun out of Pfizer (PFE) nearly a decade ago. In that time, profits have marched relentlessly higher, helped by rising spending on domestic animals.…

Price hikes are a double whammy for pet owners who are crushed by inflation

Minneapolis CNN — As head of PAWS Atlanta, Joe Labriola can get a good sense of the region’s economic well-being from the day-to-day activity of the city’s oldest no-kill animal shelter. Through the course of the past year, it has become increasingly clear to him that people in the area are struggling under the weight of inflation and economic uncertainty. Practically the entirety of the daily call volume consists of requests to rehome pets. The shelter’s “surrender queue” is full, awaiting adoptions to free up space in the main shelter. And the shelves at PAWS Atlanta’s Pet Food Pantry quickly…

Buying these 8 home items in bulk will save you money and trips to the store

Sometimes, more is less. Stocking up on household items can save you money, time and trips to the store. Some items—like toilet paper and paper towels—typically already come in larger quantities. But there are other, less obvious products worth buying in multiples. We asked shopping experts which non-food items make the most sense to buy in bulk, both for your finances and your convenience. Keep reading to learn which items you should keep stocked up. Related:Buying These 15 Foods in Bulk Will Save You the Most Money, According to a New Study Batteries Electronics like TV remotes, game-console remotes, flashlights,…