Rosewood and Battersea launch new pet treat range

Rosewood Pet Products has expanded its partnership with Battersea Dogs and Cats Home to include a new range of pet treats. The line, which will be showcased at the PATS trade show in Birmingham from 28 to 30 September, features three dog treats and two cat treats. Rosewood said the…

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Waita Pets to unveil new freeze-dried pet food at PATS

Waita Pets is set to launch a new freeze-dried complete food for dogs and cats at PATS, the pet trade exhibition taking place at the NEC Birmingham from 28 to 30 September. The London company, which introduced its first air- and freeze-dried products in October 2024, has secured more than…

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DotDotPet partners with Battersea on licensed grooming range

Pet care brand DotDotPet has partnered with Battersea to launch a licensed grooming range that will generate a minimum £15,000 donation to the animal welfare charity. The collection includes dog shampoos formulated with a low-irritation fragrance intended to reduce stress during bathing, as well as biodegradable eco dog towels made…

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Pup Club partners with RSPCA Milton Keynes and North Bucks

Canine training group Pup Club has entered into a partnership with RSPCA Milton Keynes and North Bucks to expand animal welfare work through joint projects and education initiatives. The tie-up will focus on tackling behavioural issues that often lead to rehoming and on increasing awareness of responsible pet ownership. The…

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Pet Industry Federation calls for consistency in animal licensing data

The Pet Industry Federation (PIF) has published an analysis of animal licensing returns from local authorities in England, highlighting growth in home boarding and dog daycare alongside a decline in kennels, catteries and pet sales businesses. The report, covering 2023 to 2025, found that licence fees increased by an average…

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Pets at Home CEO steps down as group lowers profit forecast

Pets at Home has announced the immediate departure of chief executive Lyssa McGowan and lowered its full-year 2026 profit forecast to between £90m and £100m. Non-executive chair Ian Burke has assumed the role of executive chair while a search is carried out for a new chief executive.  McGowan had led…

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Dibo introduces festive packaging for raw dog meals

Pet food brand Dibo is launching limited edition festive packaging for four of its free flow raw dog meals, available to the independent trade over the Christmas period. The seasonal packs will be applied to existing recipes, which remain unchanged, including three Bird Roast with chicken, turkey and duck with…

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BoE holds interest rates at 4%

The Bank of England (BoE) has voted to hold interest rates steady at 4% amid concerns around the recent rise in inflation. At a meeting this week, the Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) voted by a majority of 7–2 to maintain the rate, as two members voted to reduce it by…

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Paleo Ridge brings back festive Christmas Turkey and Cranberry meal

Raw dog food company Paleo Ridge has reintroduced its limited-edition Christmas Turkey and Cranberry meal for the third consecutive year. The seasonal product, available earlier than usual this year, combines British turkey with bone and offal, lamb tripe, cranberries, parsnips and carrots to provide a complete raw meal. It is…

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Non-Stop Dogwear wins $4m deal to supply gear to Norwegian forces

The Norwegian Armed Forces has awarded Non-Stop Dogwear a $4m (£3.2m) contract to supply equipment for its K-9 division over the next four years. The deal will be delivered through the company’s Non-Stop professional division, which develops products for military, police, and search and rescue services. It includes the supply…

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