Current Affairs

Jul- 2016 -

11 July

DEFRA confirms microchipping regulations

Individuals who microchip cats, ferrets and rabbits must meet certain criteria to comply with regulations, according to VetSkill. Since The Microchipping of Dogs (England) Regulations 2015 came into effect last year, providing clear details about who can legally implant microchips into dogs, there has been ongoing confusion over who can…

11 July

Mobile pet groomers boost industry

The grooming market is growing due to the availability and convenience of mobile pet groomers, according to new research. Technavio’s market research also predicts the global pet grooming market will grow steadily till 2020, with pet parents boosting premium pet products. The research found the leading vendors within the market…

8 July

PFMA wins Digital Campaign of the Year Award

The Pet Food Manufacturers’ Association (PFMA) has scooped up an award for ‘Digital Campaign of the Year’. The plaudit was received at the Trade Association Forum (TAF) Best Practice Awards 2016 on July 7. Formally supported by the Department of Business, Innovation and Skills, the Awards recognise, reward and promote best practice amongst Trade Associations…

8 July

Charity launches Puppy Pledge

An animal charity has launched a Puppy Pledge asking those who have brought a dog to sign, in an attempt to help prevent irresponsible breeding. The National Animal Welfare Trust (NAWT) claimed that whilst it would always prefer people to rehome a rescue dog, sometimes it is the right choice for…

7 July

Aquarian recalls fish flakes due to Salmonella

Aquarian is recalling its Tropical Flake Food and Goldfish Flake Food products with various ‘best before’ dates as a precautionary measure due to products potentially containing Salmonella. The FSA has issued a product recall notice. There is a risk to consumers handling the products due to the possible presence of Salmonella in the products.…

7 July

Tesco launches new pet phone-line

Tesco Bank has launched a free telephone helpline in a bid to help prospective cat and dog owners choose the right pet for them. The phone-line – which is completely free to all Tesco Clubcard holders – will help pet owners choose the right breed for them and provide helpful advice…

6 July

Asia’s cat care market is booming

The Asia Pacific region offers a growing, cat-loving market, according to recent research released by Euromonitor. The business intelligence company has noticed a shift in attitudes towards pet ownership. Pet populations differ across the region. North Asia prefers dogs. Southeast Asia typically prefers cats, driven by Muslim-dominant Malaysia and Indonesia. The trend…

6 July

Woman gets two year pet shop ban

A Birmingham women has been disqualified from keeping a pet shop for two years. On July 6, at Birmingham Magistrates Court, Jadwiga Ewa Grum, 37, admitting to selling animals from her Erdington home without a license. Grum pleaded guilty to one offence under the Pet Animals Act 1951, keeping the premises as…

4 July

Head of animal charity sacked for ‘gross misconduct’

The head of an important Northern Ireland animal welfare charity has been sacked “on grounds of gross misconduct”. The Ulster Society for Prevention Cruelty to Animals (USPCA) said the dismissal of its chief executive Stephen Philpott “related to aspects of his management of the charity”, reports the BBC. As a high-profile…

1 July

Pets Corner raises funds with charity scheme

Ethical pet retailer Pets Corner is encouraging staff to raise funds for worthy causes nationwide. The business has signed up to the charity scheme Hands On Payroll Giving. The service that allows staff to make tax free contributions to any charity of their choice directly from their gross pay with no minimum donation…