Current Affairs

Jan- 2016 -

28 January

Beco Pets named as UK National Champions

Beco Pets’ two co-founders attended a VIP reception in London hosted by Europe’s top business awards. Toby Massey and George Bramble were on the guest list after being short-listed and named ‘UK National Champions’ in the 2016 awards. Adrian Tripp, CEO and founder of the European Business Awards told delegates that to…

28 January

UK economy grew by 0.5%

The UK economy has expanded by 0.5 percent in the last three months of 2015, according to the Office for National Statistics. This takes the annual rate of growth in 2015 to 2.2 percent. Output increased in two of the main industrial groupings within the economy, services and agriculture whilst construction decreased.…

28 January

Bayer Animal Health unites two brands in the fight against parasites

In a new campaign Bayer Animal Health has brought together its products, Drontal and Advantage, to increase compliance and raise awareness of the importance of regular parasite protection. Drontal and Advantage brand manager Vicky McAllister said: “At Bayer, we recognise those who sell parasite products, have an important part…

27 January

PIF seeks industry views

The Pet Industry Federation (PIF) is reaching out to the industry in response to the government’s consultation on the review of animal establishment licensing. The Department of Environment, Food & Rural Affairs (DEFRA) announced the consultation at the end of 2015. The far-reaching consultation is seeking the views of stakeholders on a…

27 January

PDSA offers free workshops for veterinary professionals

Vet charity, PDSA, is offering free workshops to help veterinary professionals deliver new welfare checks known as ‘PetWise MOTs’. The checks focus on the five welfare needs, as defined in the Animal Welfare Acts, and follow reports that public awareness of these needs has dwindled*. Richard Casey, PDSA Pet Well-being…

26 January

Innovation highlighted at BETA International 2016

New products have been showcased and celebrated at the BETA International 2016 Innovation Awards during this year’s trade fair at the NEC, Birmingham, on Monday 25 January. The judges were online retailer Anna Franklin, of Franklin & Billard, veterinary surgeon Peter Wright, of The Yorkshire Vet TV fame, SMS saddle…

25 January

World-record breaking first for British Hen charity

One lucky hen set a world record on the 23 January for being the 500,000th hen homed by a charity, the British Hen Welfare Trust. ‘Dee’, so-called because ‘D’ represents 500 in Roman numerals, became the half a millionth hen to be saved from slaughter and re-homed as a family pet by the…

20 January

HOWND to release new him and her natural fragrances

HOWND is set to add two new long-lasting natural fragrances for male and female dogs to its consumer range. Butch Leather Cologne for Man Dogs and Peach Bum Parfum for Lady Dogs will be released on 1 February in time for Valentine’s Day. Both products are available in distinctive 250ml ‘bowtie…

20 January

Dorwest reveals newly branded vans

Dorwest, experts in herbal pet care, has unveiled its newly re-branded vans that are now on the road. Cleverly designed with the driver and passenger appearing as a ‘dogotaur’, half human half dog, just like the staff themselves at Dorwest due to their love of dogs! The company is keen to talk with…

19 January

Pets at Home warns cat owners over antifreeze

Pets at Home is warning cat owners about the deadly dangers of ethylene glycol toxicity for cats this winter, a chemical found in antifreeze. The team at Pets at Home have devised and produced some key points we hope will offer the best advice to cat owners and the wider…