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Tackling Rabbit Ear Disease

Ear disease is one of the most common problems encountered in rabbits yet remains seriously underdiagnosed – particularly in lop-eared breeds, which are especially vulnerable. Ensuring that owners and breeders of lop breed rabbits are all aware of this breed’s predilection for ear disease is essential. This means any potential…

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The profitability of partnerships

Why has Percuro decided to partner with Petsure? Percuro is always looking for like-minded companies and brands to join our efforts in promoting the health of pets and the planet. We believe in the power of nutrition as a preventative measure and this fits beautifully with the mission of Petsure.…

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The environmental impact of pet ownership 

Sustainability is a crucial focus for consumers and pet food is no exception. The demand for eco-friendly pet food options is on the rise as pet owners look to reduce their carbon footprint while meeting the nutritional needs of their furry friends. Reducing “carbon pawprints” has made headlines in recent…

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Inside the first vet-led UK e-commerce platform

FirstVet earlier this month announced it would be bringing its successful e-commerce business, already active in Sweden – where the brand originates – to the UK this month, aiming to offer “pet owners across the country a range of fantastic products at the click of a button”. The platform is…

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The ethical age is now

Why is it so important to be an ethical firm? I hope one day soon this won’t even be a question we need to answer in the pet industry. I was interviewed recently at our stand at Crufts by The Telegraph for being the first vegan pet food brand at…

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How dog food made from insects protects the environment

In Germany alone more than 10 million dogs need to be fed every day. Usually meat-based dog food is put into the bowl. This is the norm and will surprise very few people. After all, dogs are semi-carnivores and therefore depend on being supplied with a sufficient amount of animal…

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13 Spring Statement predictions

With both the global and UK economies coming under pressure from the rising cost of living crisis, which has only been exacerbated by Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, all eyes will be on the chancellor when he makes his Spring Statement speech on 23 March 2022. Here, Christy Wilson, tax associate…

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Animal welfare technology in the pet industry

“Demand for pets has soared. Enquiries increased by more than 253% during lockdown and over 20,000 people contacted pet charity Wood Green about getting a new pet – more than half of which were for dogs,” says Linda Cantle, director of pet and owner support services at Wood Green. The…

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How businesses can meet the changing expectations of pet owners

The last two years have carved out a significant space for digital services in petcare. Virtual consultations and e-prescriptions have been a lifeline for vet practices facing heavy backlogs of appointments, while those isolating could continue with check-ups. This move onto digital platforms has seen a growing appetite from pet…

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Peregrine’s dive into the aquatic market

Why has the firm always wanted to enter into the aquatics market? More than 70% of our customer base already stock aquatic products in one form or another. It’s a natural fit, but to be honest we’ve always stocked some form of aquatic product such as frozen and live aquatic…

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