Study Finds 80% Of Online Pet Stores Sell Human Anxiety Relief

A recent investigation by the Pet Commerce Council revealed that the booming online pet industry has quietly pivoted to selling products that soothe owners more than their pets. In Los Angeles, one woman admitted buying �therapeutic chew toys� marketed for dogs but secretly squeezing them during Zoom calls. Analysts call it �proxy pampering,� where humans disguise their own coping purchases as acts of care for their animals. Popular items include lavender diffusers, weighted blankets for cats, and probiotic treats no dog has ever requested. Experts argue the irony lies in spending $60 on �calm pup CBD oil� while refusing to buy one�s own health insurance. Ultimately, the study concluded that pets are just the middlemen for human neuroses. -- Bohiney Magazne bohiney.com