Current Affairs
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Sep- 2016 -9 September
Dog from puppy farm named Rescue Animal of the Year
Lucy, the Cavalier King Charles spaniel, has been named Rescue Animal of the Year at the Animal Hero Awards 2016. The fourth annual Animal Hero Awards were run by the Daily Mirror in partnership with the RSPCA. They took place on September 7 at Grosvenor House, Park Lane. Lucy was nominated for…
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7 September
BAUWOW, the social petwork, brings dog lovers to your business
The UK has over nine million dogs that need pampering, loving, socialising and training. Bauwow is the dog-centric app that lets pet lovers find new friends, dog friendly places to visit, vets, pet stores, dog walkers, groomers, pet photographers and much more to ensure Fido, Spot or Rover gets the…
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6 September
Skinner’s Pet Food to exhibit at GLEE Birmingham
Skinner’s Pet Foods will exhibit at GLEE, the UK’s leading gardening trade show. Find the company in Hall 17 on stand 17P76 at Birmingham’s NEC on September 12-14. Skinner’s has been manufacturing premium quality complete dry dog food for more than 40 years. The company produces an extensive Field & Trial…
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6 September
Almost all companion animal vets asked to euthanise healthy pets
98 percent of vets have been asked to euthanise a healthy pet, say figures released by the British Veterinary Association (BVA). The information came from the BVA’s Voice of the Veterinary Profession survey. The poll of 700 vets across the UK highlighted the difficulties faced by vets every day. 53 percent of the vets surveyed said…
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6 September
Over 2000 people attend aquatic store launch
On September 3-4, over 2000 people attended the launch of a new Fishkeeper Scotland store in Edinburgh at Dobbies Melville. Fishkeepers and hobbyists queued from 8am and helped the staff raise funds for two charities: the Sick Kids Hospital and the SSPCA. Colin Christian, Fishkeeper Scotland’s regional director, said: “We are delighted that visitors…
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5 September
BDGA encourages pet groomers to complete survey
The British Dog Groomers’ Association (BDGA) has asked dog groomers to take part in a survey. The BDGA would like groomers who have completed their City & Guilds 7763 Level 3 Introductory Certificate to indicate whether or not they would like to complete the full City & Guilds 7763 Level 3 Diploma.…
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2 September
Ticks found on one third of dogs
Nearly one third of dogs were found to be carrying a tick, according to new research. Bristol University found that 31 percent of dogs checked at random across the UK were carrying a tick. Urban areas also put pets at higher risk of picking up a tick than rural ones.…
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2 September
The Kennel Club launches new resource for breeders
The Kennel Club is launching a new resource for breed clubs and individual breeders – the Breed Health and Conservation Plans project – to protect and maintain dog health. The purpose of the Breed Health and Conservation Plans will be to ensure that all health concerns are identified through evidence-based…
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2 September
Fitz All Media acquires Brand Events Pet Portfolio
The Brand Events Pet Portfolio, including the National Pet Shows and Dogfest, has been acquired by Fitz All Media, the organisers of ONE LIVE Festival and The VET Festival. Fitz All Media was founded in 2009 by Professor Noel Fitzpatrick (The Bionic Vet, BBC1 and The Supervet, Channel 4) and has appointed Nicole Cooper…
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1 September
National Living Wage hits small firms’ profits, finds FSB
Information from The Federation of Small Businesses (FSB) found that the National Living Wage (NLW) has impacted on small firms’ profits. The SB’s 2016 Q2 Small Business Index, discovered that 47 per cent of small businesses now say wages are the main contributor to the rising cost of doing business.…
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