Current Affairs

Jul- 2016 -

25 July

The launch of ACANA Heritage Light & Fit

Newly launched dog food ACANA Heritage Light & Fit is designed to promote peak physical conditioning in all breeds and ages. It replaces the old ACANA Classics Light & Fit and has more meat and more fresh meat. It’s carbohydrate-limited and grain-free. ACANA Light & Fit features 35 percent protein, with limited…

25 July

Carnilove celebrates outstanding score from dog food review site

Carnilove has been awarded 4.9 out of 5 by well respected dog food review site. AllAboutDogFood.co.uk provided high points for the following attributes: Carnilove’s 70 percent meats of wild-origin Carnilove’s grain-free and potato-free recipe Carnilove contains no common allergy containing ingredients The ingredients list is clear and leaves no room…

22 July

Barking Heads and Meowing Heads launch new wet tins

Natural pet food brands Barking Heads and Meowing Heads have launched an array of new tinned wet food for dogs and cats. Moving away from their original foiled trays, the ultra premium products will now be presented in handy 100g, 200g and 400g ctins with easy-open ring-pull tops. Each recipe has been…

22 July

More children scared of dogs than lions

Animal chairty, Dogs Trust has conducted a new survey that showed over a third (37 percent) of UK parents think that their children are fearful of dogs. With 33 percent of 2-14 year olds coming into contact with a dog every single day, this could be problematic for families when…

22 July

Exotic pets rescued over five years up by 74 percent

A Scottish animal charity is seeking new homes for exotic pets after a 74 percent increased in the number rescued over the last five years. The Scottish Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (SPCA) took in 265 reptiles last year alone, including snakes, terrapins and lizards. Chief superintendent Mike…

22 July

FURminator release new promo video

Following success at Crufts 2016, earlier in the year, FURminator has released a new promotion video to highlight the benefits of the product. For more information visit www.furminator.com

22 July

Veterinary practice adopts beehive

A Surrey based veterinary practice has adopted a beehive. Oak Barn Vets has taken on a beehive from UK sustainability business, Plan Bee Ltd. The Guildford based vets will welcome around 60,000 new visitors to the large grounds surrounding their 400-year-old barn location in the Surrey Hills. While the team at…

21 July

Still time to enter Round One of the UK Aquascaping Championships

Are you, or your customers, excellent at aquascaping? Why not show your skills to the world in the second ever UK Aquascaping Championships. It’s easy to enter. To take part in Round One of the UK Aquascaping Championships in 2016 submit a photograph of your aquascape via the UKASC website (www.ukasc.co.uk) by August 14. The…

21 July

Sneyd’s Wonderfeeds pays tribute to former managing director, Phil Judson

Sneyd’s Wonderfeeds’ new promotional video is a fitting tribute to their former managing director, Phil Judson. Leading pet and working dog food manufacturing company, Sneyd’s Wonderfeeds, has recently completed a new promotional video which shows its manufacturing processes, profiles its Scunthorpe factory and features a testimonial from the Captain of the…

21 July

Dog breeder fined for fake pedigree scam

A ‘pedigree’ dog breeder sold ill puppies and lied to unsuspecting buyers about having the correct paperwork. Consett based Jodie Green, 24, falsely claimed puppies were Kennel Club registered as dozens of complaints were filed against her. A court heard some 38 people contacted trading standards regarding mother-of-two Green, who sold…