Current Affairs

Rise in the number of ‘fake’ pets sold online

A rise in the number of pets, and in particular puppies and kittens, being advertised for sale via online auction websites has been reported by Action Fraud.   Fraudsters are placing adverts online using stolen photos of pets claiming they are currently held abroad or somewhere less accessible within the UK.…

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BSB Products introduces Carnilove canned dog food

BSB Products will be building upon the success of Carnilove dry dog food, by importing and distributing Carnilove canned dog food. The canned products contain over 65 percent real meat together with forest fruits. The grain-free & potato-free patés can be used as a complete or a complimentary feed. Canned product…

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Pets Choice plans to launch Natural Range at Interzoo

Pets Choice has announced plans to launch a new Natural range at Interzoo, May’s Nuremberg-based trade show. The range, which has been developed from holistic recipes and is made with local ingredients, will be an addition to the pet food brand Webbox. The Webbox Natural range is available in both wet and dry…

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Pets at Home acquires two veterinary specialist referral centres

Pets at Home Group Plc has acquired two further veterinary specialist referral centres. Cambridgeshire-based Dick White Referrals (DWR) is one of the UK’s largest small animal specialist referral centres, treating over 5,000 cases each year. Pets at Home has acquired a 76 percent ownership stake in DWR for a consideration of…

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Charity sees an increase of large dogs

Battersea Dogs & Cats home has seen an increase in the number of large dogs coming into its care. Dogue de Bordeaux numbers  doubled last year compared to 2014 and breeds such is Akitas and Alaskan Malamutes rising by around 30 percent within the charity’s’ centres. Five of the charity’s…

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Natures Menu expands with new addition

Natures Menu has expanded its company with the addition of Gillian Thomas-Jones as a UK key account manager. Gillian, who worked previously as a national account manager in the FMCG sector, brings a wealth of experience and knowledge to the expanding specialist trade team at Natures Menu. Her appointment comes…

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BSAVA marks World Vet Day

The British Small Animal Veterinary Association has marked World Vet Day (April 30) by shining a light on the extraordinary work being carried out by veterinarians and vet practices. BSAVA president Susan Dawson said: “We are proud of the passion, professionalism, scientific endeavour, innovation and dedication shown by vets and vet…

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India bans the import of dogs for breeding

A ban has been imposed by the Indian government to stop importation of dogs for commercial purposes, including breeding. The Director General of Foreign Trade (DGFT) made this move after strong demand from environmental organisations and animal rights groups, according to the International Business Times. Dogs used for research, security…

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Independent retailers still undecided on Brexit/Bremain

More than a quarter of retailers haven’t yet made up their minds whether to vote to Brexit or to Bremain, according to a new survey among the 6,000 members of the British Independent Retailers Association (bira). Asked the question that will be posed in the referendum, plus a third option (Don’t know)…

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Torus Bowl wins Vanguard Award

Torus has been named one of three bowls to win the 2016 Vanguard Award, which recognises leadership, category growth and innovation within the US pet industry. “Torus is a unique and exciting solution that sits between a water fountain and travel bowl. The system automatically dispenses filtered water just like…

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