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Pet insurer Petplan has paid £700,000 in funds to its animal charity partners to support them through the pandemic. This follows recent research from the Association of Dog and Cat Homes (ADCH) that found a worrying 48% of members did not have funds to ensure they could continue to operate…

Central Garden and Pet has announced that total sales rose by 18% to $833.5m (£637m) in the third quarter ended 27 June.  This rise was largely driven by organic strength in both its garden and pet segments. In addition, net income rose to $68.8m (£52.6m), against the $46.2m (£35.4m) recorded…

Animal health company Zoetis has partnered with the World Small Animal Veterinary Association (WSAVA) to support its Global Pain Council. The Global Pain Council works to address global variations in the assessment and management of animal pain by providing education and advisory resources. The oragnisation said it also “strives” to…

Vetoquinol has acquired Profender and Drontal, the broad spectrum dewormers for cats and dogs, and is now the new owner of the brands in the UK and Ireland. The brands were acquired following recent mergers and allow Vetoquinol to play an “increasingly important” role in supporting practices with their preventative…

British Pet Insurance Services (BPIS) has announced the launch of a dedicated insurance for those running a pet business or service in the UK. The new offering, entitled ‘Professional’, tailors insurance to cover those in pet-specific businesses, such as dog walkers, pet sitters, home boarders, pet groomers, pet taxis, pet…

International Cat Care (ICatCare) has announced it has been passed over International Cat Day’s custodianship over 2020’s event. The organisation has revealed it is planning a programme around the theme of “happy cats”, and hopes to get charities, specialists, veterinary professionals and volunteers come together on the day to share…

Pet Taxi is expanding across the UK, following its home-grown success in Milton Keynes. Claire Harris, founder of Pets 2 Places, the world’s first pet taxi franchise, started in 2014, following a personal tragedy. Harris said she Initially I set up the business to help transport pets for vet appointments…

The European Pet Food Federation (FEDIAF) has unveiled its annual overview of the pet population and pet market in Europe, with results that show growth across the sector.   The report found that the annual turnover of pet food products was €21bn (£19.2bn), while the annual sale of pet food products…

Vet-Ai has been included in Startups 100 for the second consecutive year, retaining its place in the index that tracks disruptive new startups across the UK. The index recognises businesses which “demonstrate innovation, solid financials, economic impact, and the ability to scale”. The group was founded in 2017 by technology…

PetPanion has announced it is searching for pet trade product and service providers to join its new owner rewards programme.  It comes as the app has launched its new wellness score feature. Developed in conjunction with the University of Surrey, the feature “addresses all the areas new and existing dog…