Editorial

Aug- 2015 -

21 August

Is ‘pet parenting’ on the rise?

Have your customers called their dog or cat Poppy, Molly or Jack? Earlier this week, The Mirror pointed out the connection between the Office of National Statistics’ (ONS’) new list of 100 popular baby names and some of our favourite monikers for pets. Eight of the ten most common names for male dogs and cats…

14 August

Danger for abandoned pets

Owners have an obligation to the pets in their care. Yet, the pet industry all-too-often hears reports of abandoned reptiles. Earlier this week, a five-foot python was found in St George’s Park in Wandsworth. The snake was apprehended by police, who delivered their so-called ‘slippery customer’ to Putney Animal Hospital. The discovery was made just days after…

Jul- 2015 -

31 July

Pet Gazette wants to feature YOUR business

Do you own an inspirational pet store, groomers or veterinary practice? Contact Pet Gazette today! Our UK trade magazine is searching for outstanding businesses to feature within future issues. Have you overcome obstacles to create a thriving new company? Perhaps you’re an experienced store owner with advice to offer? We’d…

10 July

Introducing the new National Living Wage

On July 8, the Government unveiled the first purely Conservative Budget for 19 years. Chancellor George Osborne’s “new contract” for the country introduced a National Living Wage for all working people over the age of 25. Minimum wage will reach £7.20 per hour next April, rising to £9 by 2020.…

3 July

Heatwave puts pets at risk

The UK has been hit by a heatwave. A ballboy at Wimbledon made the news after collapsing in soaring temperatures. Wednesday reached 36.7C and was named the hottest July day on record. As humans slap on the sun cream, animal welfare organisations urge us to protect pets from the scorching…

Jun- 2015 -

26 June

Watchdog investigates Pets at Home

A number of Pets at Home stores have displayed dead and diseased fish and sold animals without performing health checks, claimed the BBC 1 programme Watchdog in a broadcast on June 18 2015. The TV show carried out an undercover investigation within the retail chain’s stores, focusing on a number…

19 June

Thousands of dogs slaughtered at controversial festival

China’s Guangxi province is preparing for its controversial Yulin festival. Thousands of dogs are expected to be slaughtered and eaten in an annual celebration on June 22nd. Animal rights campaigners believe that many of the animals may be stolen pets or strays and subjected to inhumane treatment. It’s claimed that…

10 June

Pets put at risk by poisonous gardens

Who’d grow plants that are toxic to pets? Last week, insurance company MORE TH>N announced the opening of its Poisonous Pawtanical Garden. This terrifying area in the grounds of the Horniman Museum is off limits for companion animals. 34 of the items included in the garden are considered potentially poisonous.…

5 June

Average owners spend a staggering £70,000 on pets

How much do animal lovers spend on their pets? Money-saving website VoucherCodesPro believes it has the answer. In a recent poll, pets were found to cost their owners an average of £69,420. The figures were based on average expenditure on pets throughout an adult’s lifetime. 2,000 respondents were asked how…

May- 2015 -

29 May

It’s National Unwanted Pets Week

Over 44 percent of people don’t seek advice before choosing a pet. Wood Green, the Animals Charity, released the results of its pet owner survey to coincide with an awareness campaign. National Unwanted Pets Week takes place from May 25th to 31st, following the organisation’s fears that naivety around pet…