2019 Pet Independent Innovation Awards Program Announces Winners

Annual Awards Program Recognizes Top Companies, Services and Products Within the Global Pet Industry

LOS ANGELES (PRWEB) November 08, 2019

The Pet Independent Innovation Awards program, the industry's most robust recognition platform for the innovators and leaders of the pet industry, today announced the winners of their 2019 Awards program.

Pets are irreplaceable family members and consumers are, therefore, willing to pay for quality products that improve the health and well-being of their furry companions. The pet care industry has continued to grow, reaching unprecedented heights with shoppers anticipated to spend more than $87 billion by 2024 in the U.S. alone while the global pet market is expected to reach $202 billion by 2025. As the evolving pet industry landscape continues to grow, consumers are bombarded with new and innovative pet products and services. The mission of the annual Pet Independent Innovation Awards program is to honor innovation and recognize the excellence, hard work and success in a range of pet care industry categories, including Grooming & Cleaning, Food & Treats, Health, Housing, Toys, Training, Retailers & Services and many others.

The 2019 Pet Independent Innovation Awards attracted more than 2,000 nominations from around the world. The winners were chosen by a group of judges who are senior-level marketing and pet products professionals who have personally worked within the pet product space. The award submission process is intentionally streamlined and focused on how a product, company or organization innovatively distinguishes itself.

A full list of awards winners in the following categories are:

Pet Health Food Product of the year: Snif-Snax
Cat Product of the year: PurrSong
Pet Innovation Product of the year: Whistle Labs
Overall Pet Product of the year: Fi

Apparel    
Accessory Product of the year: All Star Dogs
Clothing Product of the Year: Corky's Reflective Wear
Memories & Keepsake Product of the Year: Animorials Creative Pet Memorials

Bowl, Feeders, Waterers    
Bowls Product of the Year: Obe
Elevated Bowls Product of the Year: Kitchen Dog
Gravity Feeders/Waterers Product of the Year: PetSafe
Electronic Feeders/Waterers Product of the Year: Van Ness
Travel Feeders/Waterers Product of the Year: Highwave
Food Storage Product of the Year: Vittles Vault

Collars, Leashes, Harnesses    
Collar Product of the Year: Fi
Hands Free Leashes Product of the Year: Safety Dog Leash
Harness Product of the Year: Gold Paw Series
ID & Tag Product of the Year: PetHub
Tie-out/Stakes Product of the Year: Intelli-Stayk

Grooming & Cleaning    
Cage Cleaning Product of the Year: Prevue Pet
Grooming Product of the Year: Warren London
Grooming Spray Product of the Year: 4-Legger
Shampoo Product of the Year: earthbath
Wipes Product of the Year: Metro Paws®

Food & Treat    
Bird Food Product of the Year: ZuPreem
Cat Food Dry Product of the Year: Taste of the Wild
Cat Food Frozen/Raw Product of the Year: Northwest Naturals
Cat Food Special Diet Product of the Year: Royal Canin
Cat Food Wet Product of the Year: PetGuard
Cat Treat Product of the Year: Vital Essentials
Dog Food Dry Product of the Year: Wild Earth
Dog Food Frozen/Raw Product of the Year: Ollie
Dog Food Special Diet Product of the Year: v-dog
Dog Food Wet Product of the Year: Caru Pet Food
Dog Treat Product of the Year: Lord Jameson Dog Patisserie
Small Pet Food Product of the Year: F.M. Brown's Sons

Health    
Cat Calming Product of the Year: Fidobiotics
Cat Digestive Product of the Year: AnimalBiome
Cat Homeopathic Product of the Year: Only Natural Pet
Cat Skin & Coat Care Product of the Year: Emu Aid
Dog Calming Product of the Year: Honest Paws
Dog Dental Care Product of the Year: TEEF!
Dog Hip & Joint Product of the Year: Side By Side
Dog Homeopathic Product of the Year: Pet Well Being
Dog Skin & Coat Product of the Year: 4-Legger
Dog Vitamin/Supplement Product of the Year: Nature's Farmacy
Flea & Tick Product of the Year: TickKey
Flea & Tick Natural Product of the Year: YAYA Organics
Small Pet Healthcare Product of the Year: Curicyn

Housing    
Bed/Mat Product of the Year: Riogoo
Carrier Product of the Year: Petmate
Crate Product of the Year: Kennel & Crate
Dog House Product of the Year: Suncast
Fencing Product of the Year: Oscillot
Strollers Product of the Year: Paws & Pals

Litter    
Automated Litter Box Product of the Year: litter-robot
Cleaners & Deodorizers Product of the Year: Oxyfresh
Litter Box Product of the Year: PurrSong
Litter Mats of the Year: Pet Fusion
Litter Product of the Year: Naturally Fresh
Litter Scoop Product of the Year: Petion
Waste Disposal Systems Product of the Year: WizSmart

Retailers & Services    
Boarding Service of the Year: PetAirapy
Dog Walking Service of the Year: Tailster
Monthly Gift Service of the Year: BarkBox
Online Retailer of the Year: Chewy.com
Pet Insurance of the Year: PetBizInsurance
Storefront Retailer of the Year: Pet Parents

Toys    
Ball Toy Product of the Year: RuffDawg
Cat Toy of the Year: Petstages
Chew Toy Product of the Year: SodaPup
Fetch Machine Product of the Year: Ifetch
Fetch Toy Product of the Year: Puller
Plush Toy Product of the Year: HuggleHounds
Rope/Tug Product of the Year: Pacific Pups Products

Training    
Bark Control Product of the Year: dogtra
Sport Training Product of the Year: Garmin
Training Product of the Year: Mighty Paw

"As the pet industry continues to grow, we are seeing an evolving shift in how we treat and care for our pets." said Bryan Vaughn, Managing Director of the Pet Independent Innovation Awards. "We see the pet market focused not just on growth, but on creating tangible value for their products to help give our pets a better life. Our 2019 Pet Independent Innovation Award winners deliver on that focus, providing true value with new and innovative technology. We extend our sincere congratulations to the 2019 Pet Independent Innovation Award winners."

All winners reflect passion, creativity and hard work. The Pet Independent Innovation Awards celebrate and highlight each winner's efforts and success in building their brand as well as their overall contribution to the pet care industry.

The annual Pet Independent Innovation Awards competition is open to all individuals, products, companies and organizations involved in producing pet products, services and solutions. To be eligible, an entry must have been produced or updated on or before August 1, 2019. The next round of nominations will open in August 2020.

For more information please contact Bryan Vaughn at 949.391.1047 or email hello@independentinnovationawards.com

About Independent Innovation Awards
The Independent Innovation Awards program is devoted to recognizing and honoring the most innovative companies, services and products. The Pet Independent Innovation Awards provides public recognition for achievements of pet care industry companies and products including Apparel, Grooming & Cleaning, Food & Treats, Health, Retailers & Services and more. For more information visit: http://www.petinnovationawards.com.

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