Features

Jul- 2020 -

15 July

How is Covid-19 changing the way pet care retailers sell?

The pet industry is facing an unprecedented challenge as retailers look for ways to meet demand for essential items during the lockdown period. With store closures putting further pressure on online operations, how can pet care retailers manage to service customers safely and responsibly? Optimising stock deployment The latest official…

13 July

Coming together in the face of a pandemic

We are living in an unprecedented, unpredictable and challenging time. In the weeks since my last column, there has been a seismic shift in the way in which veterinary teams function and the range of services they are able to offer clients. The financial and emotional toll of the Covid-19…

10 July

Coronavirus Diary: First Vet

How the pandemic changed has my day to day experience of working with pets? I work for FirstVet, a video-based veterinary consultation service that was first launched in the UK in April 2019. During the pandemic FirstVet has seen a marked increase in the demand for remote consults (in fact,…

8 July

Mexican Rose Finch

I once saw a group of quite large and very attractive finches in a cage at a local bird traders’ facility. This would have been in the late 1980s early 1990s. These were large birds, steady on the perch with a robust beak and attractive red/pink plumage over the head…

6 July

Coronavirus diaries: National Animal Welfare Trust

Running an animal rescue and rehoming charity over the last four months has been a rollercoaster ride in a theme park called Uncertainty. How normal life now seems in January and February as we began implementing our strategic plans, oblivious to the juggernaut around the corner. Coronavirus became a real…

3 July

Gourmet pet food on the up in lockdown

If there’s one good thing about this pandemic, it’s that most of us are getting to spend more time with our homes, families and pets. Dogs everywhere are probably very happy about this. My cat isn’t. Albie still hasn’t adapted to me being around all the time. He’s on edge,…

1 July

Coronavirus diaries: Eastcott Referrals

Pre-lockdown we possibly didn’t appreciate the significance of what was about to happen. Initially, we wondered if perhaps enhanced infection control and not shaking hands was going to be enough to keep us safe? The full impact of the virus only became clear when lockdown was imposed. Overnight all non-emergency…

Jun- 2020 -

29 June

Q&A with Robert Shaw

How is Beco dealing with the current Covid-19 pandemic? Undoubtedly it has been a challenging time but like everyone else, we were shocked and challenged by the pandemic, before and during lockdown. We have found ways to deal with it, obviously the safety of our employees were our main concern…

26 June

Helping your dog overcome anxiety and stress

The recent changes to people’s everyday lives may have caused some disruption to your dog’s daily routines, resulting in them feeling overwhelmed or anxious. For many dog owners, it may be difficult to know when your dog is experiencing anxiety, and different situations may trigger some dogs in different ways. …

24 June

A guide to buying pet medication online

When your pet is poorly and in need of treatment, the costs can quickly add up. This is why an increasing number of pet owners are searching online to find cheaper medication. Buying pet medication online is a cost effective alternative. However, as with any online purchase, owners should shop…