Features

Dec- 2022 -

8 December

Treat your pet like royalty

Treat your pet like royalty with the King’s Coronation Collection by Petface. In celebration of his Majesties royal ascension to the throne in May 2023, Petface launches the King’s Coronation Collection. The crown jewel is the Royal Berti Bear, a fluffy plush dog toy who loves his kingly cuddles. He is joined…

2 December

Purina’s passion shines through as it launches new commitments to pets, people and the planet

Known for delivering consistently high-quality pet nutrition for over 125 years, Europe’s leading pet care company, Purina, is also passionate about creating richer lives for pets and the people who love them. This passion has led to the launch of six new Purina Commitments, which address key social impact areas.…

Nov- 2022 -

2 November

Five essential characteristics of good litter

Let’s be honest, there’s nothing glamorous about litter but it’s so essential and important to cats that it deserves a closer look. With so many cat litters on the market, what is it that makes a ‘good’ litter? Exceptional odour control Cats have a particularly well-developed sense of smell that is far…

Sep- 2022 -

7 September

DOG’S LOVE: Fine food for Fine Dogs

BSB Products Ltd introduces new brand, DOG’s Love to their portfolio. Following the growing success of Carnilove pet food, BSB Products are now importing and distributing a new range of wet dog and cat food with Dog’s Love Classic and Cat’s Love Classic. So why this brand? What makes it…

7 September

Orijen cat foods: the pinnacle of nature’s nourishment

The growth of ORIJEN cat food continues to rise in the UK, particularly amongst cat owners who have discovered us through either recommendation or research. So what is it that drives this growth? What does ‘the pinnacle of nature’s nourishment’ really mean? Cats and kittens have evolved to require a…

7 September

How the pandemic altered the global pet industry forever

As we see the cost of living rise rampantly, just about everyone across the globe is feeling the squeeze. I’d argue that pet owners in particular are in the midst of a perfect storm. The pandemic-fuelled pet ownership boom has created a generation (in dog years) of people who simply…

Aug- 2022 -

23 August

Mr Bug and challenging the yuck factor

I know you’ve had a varied career in the past. What did you do before the idea of Mr Bug came about? I was a rock musician for many years and I owned a music studio in London. I started it in Shepherds Bush – a tiny studio – and…

10 August

Hypophysectomy at the RVC – A decade of innovation to help cats and dogs

Hypophysectomy is a surgical procedure performed to remove the pituitary gland and any associated tumour that may be impairing patient quality of life. The Royal Veterinary College (RVC) pioneered the technique in UK veterinary practice a decade ago and has continued to lead and progress the field. The pituitary gland,…

Jul- 2022 -

20 July

Assisi Pet Care relaunches Hollings Dog Treats

Hollings have been at the fore-front of natural dog treats for over 40 years, with an ethos of working with nature, minimising waste and doing what is best for the nation’s dogs – providing great tasting, natural dog treats. Increasing numbers of dog owners are looking to feed their dogs…

13 July

The changing nature of pet ownership

The pet industry has transformed in the last decade and trends like premiumisation and anthropomorphism show no sign of slowing down. The pandemic saw 3.2 million animals purchased during lockdown alone, and much to The Pope’s frustration, more young people are choosing to parent pets, rather than children. But have…