Current Affairs

Mar- 2016 -

3 March

Pets Corner supports new children’s charity with £6,000 donation

Retailer, Pets Corner, is helping fund home adaptations for disabled children with a £6,000 donation to a newly launched children’s charity, Sullivan’s Heroes. The retailer has also pledged to donate a further £5,000 per year. Sullivan’s Heroes has been created by Pets Corner supplier Richard Smith and his wife Fiona. During the process of adapting…

3 March

OATA on the hunt for a new chief executive

The Ornamental Aquatic Trade Association has announced the retirement of its long-standing chief executive Keith Davenport after 25 years in the post. Keith was recruited to help set up and run a new trade association, originally called OFI UK, to tackle a number of big issues facing the industry at…

2 March

Association calls for help to stop animals getting into the wild

The Ornamental Aquatic Trade Association is calling on all manufacturers to include a simple no release message on all new packaging for dry goods. Companies that produce ‘dry goods’, such as fish food, tanks, pumps and other equipment associated with keeping ornamental fish are being asked to include a line encouraging…

1 March

Tax increase could be a blow for businesses and pet owners

Companies within the industry are warning the Government to keep an increase in the rate of Insurance Premium Tax (IPT) low in this month’s Budget. The Association of British Insurers (ABI) has warned a rise will not only be a blow for UK business but will increase the cost to pet owners…

1 March

Webbox launches new improved range

Pet food brand, Webbox has launched a new improved recipe for its Webbox Complete dry food range for dogs. The Webbox Complete range has also seen a brand refresh including an update to its packaging. The range, also sees the introduction of a complete puppy food which is specially formulated in…

1 March

Dogs Trust welcomes EFRA recommendations

Dogs Trust welcomed the recommendations outlined in the report of the EFRA committee’s inquiry as a positive step forward for Greyhound welfare. In light of the popularity of the sport and the significant turnover it generates the charity welcome the report’s onus on bookmakers who profit from greyhound racing to contribute…

Feb- 2016 -

29 February

BVA welcomes recommendations on animal welfare

The British Veterinary Association (BVA) and BVA Northern Ireland Branch has welcomed the publication of DARD and the Department of Justice’s final report of the Review of the Implementation of the Welfare of Animals Act (Northern Ireland) 2011 and the report’s 68 recommendations, including tougher sentencing for those convicted of…

29 February

UK retail could lose 900,000 jobs by 2025

There may be as many as 900,000 fewer jobs in retail by 2025, according to a new report published by the British Retail Consortium (BRC). Although there may be less jobs it is thought those that remain will be higher earning and more productive. The reports also suggest that store…

29 February

New herbal flea product launched

Herbal remedy product, Farewell Fleaz, by Dogs & Co Ltd has been launched to naturally prevent fleas and ticks. Farewell Fleaz is a maximum strength herbal remedy designed to prevent fleas and ticks on dogs and cats. Containing only natural ingredients including fenugreek, neem, peppermint, kelp, lemon balm, quassia and apple…

29 February

Slug and snail warning issued by vets as numbers increase

Owners are being warned by experts to expect a record number of snails and slugs this spring, following a “perfect storm” of weather conditions. Slugs and snails can carry the ‘hidden killer’ lungworm (Angiostrongylus vasorum) parasite which can cause serious health problems in dogs and be fatal if not diagnosed and…