A good year for pet business

Natasha Manji, owner of Su-paw Star Pets at her shop in Gigiri on February 22, 2021. PHOTO | DIANA NGILA | NMG

Demand for animal companions has soared in the past few months, pushing up sales of pet food and equipment.

At a time that many businesses are reeling from the negative effects of the coronavirus pandemic, reporting losses, those in the pet industry are seeing unprecedented growth, as spending on cats, dogs, ornamental fish, and parrots sky-rocket.

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