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  • Health Alert.

    Investigation Notice: Human Salmonella Typhimurium Infections Linked to Pet Hedgehogs

    The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has announced that the agency is investigating a multistate occurrence of human Salmonella typhimurium infections linked to contact with hedgehogs. Thirty-two cases of human Salmonella typhimurium infections have been reported in 17 states between April 12 and August 11, 2020. Of 23 people interviewed, 16 reported they… Learn More

  • Press Release.

    Statement On Illegal Marine Ornamental Fish Collection Arrest From Pet Industry Joint Advisory Council Vice President Of Government Affairs Bob Likins

    “The Pet Industry Joint Advisory Council has learned that the Hawaii Division of Conservation and Resources Enforcement (DOCARE) has made an arrest for the illegal collection of marine ornamental fish. We applaud Hawaiian law enforcement’s diligent monitoring of the fishery and swift enforcement action against all violators of current laws. PIJAC supports the efforts of… Learn More

  • In the Media.

    Collaborative Advocacy Push Gives Pets A Much-Needed…

    An industry coalition came together quickly to ensure America’s pets had uninterrupted access to food and supplies to survive an unprecedented global crisis. Learn More

  • Press Release.

    Pet Care Community Adapts To COVID-19 ‘New Normal’ With Additional Safety Measures To Ensure Our Nation’s Pets Are Cared For

    Businesses focus on serving customers, pets, employees and communities safely and effectively as closure mandates lift- [Washington, D.C.] – June 8, 2020 – The responses from a nationwide survey of pet businesses show a pet care community that quickly adapted to the “new normal”; effectively balancing the need for workplace and customer safety with the… Learn More

  • In the Media.

    Now That We’re In The Yellow Phase, Can I Get My Dog…

    The Philadelphia Inquirer – …”There is misconception that grooming is basically haircuts for dogs,” said Mike Bober, president and CEO of Pet Industry Joint Advisory Council. “The reality is that grooming is much closer to a health service for pets.” Learn More

  • Press Release.

    Infographic From Pet Care Community Offers Tips For Keeping “Pandemic Pets” As Things Get Back To Normal-ish

    Leading pet care organizations join together to help pet owners and fosters – WASHINGTON, DC – Pets helped us cope with the pandemic by easing stress, fighting depression and loneliness, giving us reasons to exercise and play, and just being great companions. Now that stay-at-home orders are lifting, America’s pet care community is sharing an… Learn More


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