Features
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Jul- 2020 -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,…
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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…
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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…
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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. …
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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…
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24 June
Coronavirus diaries: Inspired Pet Nutrition
There is no doubt that we have been through unprecedented times in the last few months. Inspired Pet Nutrition (IPN) attended Crufts in early March with a skeleton crew and it was agreed that those who attended would isolate from the office for a week afterwards. In the following two…
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22 June
Behavioural issues to expect from your dog as lockdown eases & how to manage the transition
As we look ahead to the continued easing of lockdown, and with many of us returning to the physical workspace and starting to socialise more, something that will likely be playing on the mind of dog owners in particular is ‘how will the changes impact my pet?’. Over the last…
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18 June
Employers given 30 days to ‘confess’ to furlough abuses
Legislation is currently being fast-tracked to allow HMRC to reclaim any furlough money overpaid to employers, or not spent on wages as intended. Although we do not have the final version of the legislation, employers should start addressing their minds to the claims they have made to date as soon…
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18 June
Coronavirus diaries: PetPlace
PetPlace has introduced cutting-edge social distancing and safety measures to ensure the wellbeing of its customers during the coronavirus pandemic. The retailer, which has sites across North Wales, is the first in the UK to install Record FlowControl at its Abergele store, a revolutionary automated system that only allows a…
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16 June
How pet retailers and brands can learn and adapt after Covid-19
Monitor consumer behaviour and adapt accordingly It’s more important than ever to closely monitor consumer behaviour. As expected, there has been a massive shift to online retail, both with direct to consumer, and via retail sites, with consumers taking advantage of the ability to order and have it delivered direct…
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