Current Affairs
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Feb- 2016 -19 February
ROYAL CANIN® and Guide Dogs reveal new alliance
ROYAL CANIN® and The Guide Dogs charity has announced a new partnership. The decision was taken by Guide Dogs after a careful review of its approach to ensuring that the 8,000 guide dogs that the charity is responsible for feeding get the right nutrition. The pet food company will supply…
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18 February
Crufts 2016 Dog Heroes announced
Four dog heroes are being celebrated for their inspiring canine companionship at the annual Eukanuba Friends for Life competition, run by the Kennel Club. The four dogs which have made the 2016 shortlist were selected by a panel of judges, including dog loving actor Martin Clunes, for their outstanding loyalty…
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18 February
Pets Choice Ltd team up with Earl Transport
Pets Choice Ltd has teamed up with local haulage company, Earl Transport Ltd, to promote its portfolio of brands. The pet food manufacturer known for brands Webbox, Goodwyns and Davies has commissioned a number of new trailer designs which will be seen on ten of Earl Transport’s fleet. Julie Butcher,…
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17 February
Charity calls for an outright ban on snares following horrific injuries
A cat who suffered horrific injuries and needed to have a leg amputated is recovering after being caught in what vets believe was a snare. Two-year-old Tabitha had been missing for nearly two days when she limped home to her owner’s home in Storrington, Sussex, with appalling injuries to her…
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16 February
Collarways launches new paw care product Max Wax
From the inventors of Pawz Dog Boots arrives the latest release in paw care with Max Wax, to be distributed in the UK by Collarways. Max Wax is 100 percent natural, made with beeswax, lanolin and vitamin E and creates a hydrophobic barrier for protecting the paw area. Ideal for…
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15 February
Seven rabbits tossed out of car boot and abandoned
Seven domestic rabbits, including a mum, dad and their 12 week old babies, were rescued by The Mayhew Animal Home after being thrown out of the boot of a car and left to fend for themselves on Hampstead Heath. The Mayhew was informed that a woman was spotted pulling…
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12 February
New till solution for independent retailers
Innovative company, The Good Till, has provided a low-cost EPOS solution that is both funky and friendly for retailers and customers to rival big brands. By combining a tablet computer with some smart software and stylish hardware, The Good Till Company offers a new solution that is not only more…
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12 February
Ferret owners urged to microchip pets
Ferret owners are being urged to microchip pets after a trio has been left to find new homes. Romeo, Juliet and Cariad are ferrets currently being cared for at RSPCA’s Newport Animal Centre. Animal centre manager Debbie Caffull said: “Romeo, Juliet and Cariad have been in our care for far too long…
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11 February
Over 50% of pet owners don’t know what vet nurses do
More than half of animal owners do not understand what registered veterinary nurses (VNs) do, according to nine in ten vets polled by the British Veterinary Association (BVA). BVA’s ‘Voice of the Veterinary Profession’ survey revealed the vital role VNs play in practice life, with vets rating the top two…
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11 February
PIF CEO’s plea for YOUR help on a ground-breaking licensing review
The chief executive of the Pet Industry Federation (PIF), Nigel Baker, has issued a plea to all pet businesses to engage directly with the DEFRA consultation on the review of animal establishments licensing in England by completing PIF’s online survey on the issue. TheDEFRA consultation is seeking the views of stakeholders based…
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