Current Affairs

Dogs from puppy farms are more aggressive and fearful

Dogs that are bred on puppy farms have been found to be more aggressive, more fearful of other dogs and more likely to suffer separation anxiety as adults than dogs from reputable breeders, new research has shown. Animal scientists at Newcastle University have presented the first UK study looking at…

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The Prince of Wales visits Dorwest Herbs

H.R.H. The Prince of Wales met Dorwest Herbs Ltd. at the company’s new purpose built premises at Poundbury, which is on Duchy of Cornwall land.  Dorwest is moving its existing office and production premises onto one new purpose built facility in Dorset’s County Town, Dorchester. Jo and Ben Boughton-White who now manage the 70…

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Shocking rise in fatal attacks on cats

An alarming rise in fatal air gun attacks on cats has led to calls for a change in legislation to restrict the sale and use of air weapons. Around half of cats injured by air guns die as a result according to a new survey by Cats Protection. A survey…

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Igloo Pet Products Ltd launches with new investment

Following a private investment, Igloo Pet Products Ltd is launching its new two-in-one Beauty grooming posts and Beauty mats. The company hopes to provide a post that combines the two most important needs of a cat (after food and water), taking care of their nails and their coat. The post section conditions the…

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Retailer-sponsored assistance dog completes training

Maisy, a black Labrador, has completed her training as an assistance dog with charity Canine Partners, with help from £20,000 sponsorship donation from pet retailer Pets Corner. The charity provides assistance dogs to adults with a range of disabilities to enable them to live more independent lives. Maisy was partnered with…

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British companies visit Pet Fair Asia in Shanghai

The PetQuip association has announced that its members will obtain a range of benefits while visiting Pet Fair Asia in Shanghai in 2016.   Thanks to an arrangement made by the association with the show’s organisers, PetQuip members will receive a VIP welcome package, preferential rates in partners’ hotels and a 25…

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OATA announces new chief executive

The Ornamental Aquatic Trade Association has revealed that Dominic Whitmee will be its new chief executive. Current head, Keith Davenport, announced his retirement in March after 25 years at the helm. Dominic joins OATA from the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (DEFRA) where he was senior international biodiversity policy…

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PIF reveals first annual industry trends

The Pet Industry Federation has revealed the first annual trends within the £900 million pet food industry. The PIF, in conjunction with GfK, collected over a year’s worth of data from pet and non-pet speciality stores, which shows that dog food accounts for three quarters of the sales value in a market now…

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New account manager for Pet Food (UK)

Deborah Jones has joined Pet Food (UK) as the company’s new key accounts manager for UK and International customers. She said: “I have settled in to the role very quickly and am really enjoying it, it is only early on but I am so comfortable that it already feels like I have been here…

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Rehab program for kittens taken from their mums

Charity, Yorkshire Cat Rescue, has launched a new Behaviour Modification Program aimed to help cats and kittens taken from their mothers at just a few weeks old. The trial is being held by the organisation’s cat care team. Centre manager, Sam Davies said: “We were seeing more and more cats and kittens…

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