Current Affairs

New consultation to stop back-street breeders

Tougher dog breeding licensing to protect the welfare of puppies from back street breeders will be introduced under proposals announced by Defra. A consultation is hoping to strengthen the regulations for dog breeding and pet sales, putting an end to irresponsible breeders who do not regard the health and welfare of…

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ROYAL CANIN® sponsors 33rd Aviemore sled dog rally

The ROYAL CANIN® and Siberian Husky Club of Great Britain’s 33rd Aviemore sled dog rally takes place on the trails of the Glenmore Forest, Aviemore, Scotland on Saturday 23rd and Sunday 24th January 2016. The event is one of the biggest sled dog gatherings in the world ­and will play host to…

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Pet owners go crazy for Christmas gifts

Sales of Christmas pet products have soared for retailers, Pets at Home. With 20 percent more advent calenders and 24 percent more dog Christmas jumpers sold in comparison to last year. Products for small animals increased in sales by 34 percent compared with 2014 and cat treat sales rose by 34…

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R & E Bamfords recruits a new account manager

North West-based manufacturer and wholesaler, R & E Bamfords has recruited Christian Romeril as its new account manager. Christian has over 20 years’ experience within the pet industry. Firstly managing pet shops and then progressing to field sales with Royal Canin and Agria Pet Insurance. Tony Neve, head of sales said: “As…

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Whiskas® launches new recipe and design

  Whiskas® has announced a new recipe, complete with a pack re-design across the range of its dry cat food. Whiskas® dry has been reformulated to provide new recipes that include the addition of tasty pockets – crunchy parcels with a soft and creamy filling. The new pack design aims to educate…

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Python found freezing on London street

A metre long snake was found close to death after spending the night on a pavement in Hammersmith. The baby Royal Python was found freezing to death and extremely lethargic. Police officers acted quickly and brought the snake to The Mayhew Animal Home in North West London. It’s thought the snake,…

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Tetra extends bottom-feeding fish food range

Tetra has refreshed its food range with a relaunch and extension of the bottom-feeding wafer food. It includes new ingredients that will appeal to bottom-feeding fish species. The updated range now includes the following products in a new pouch bag design to increase ease of use and lock in freshness:…

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PATS exhibitions prepares for 2016

Following a record-breaking amount of visitors in 2015 to PATS Telford, organisers of the pet trade exhibition are confident that 2016 will see even greater success for the event. Plans are now in motion for PATS Sandown, which takes place on March 22-23 2016, with over 140 companies within having already secured their stand…

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Ceva’s biggest ever television campaign

Ceva Animal Health is about to launch its biggest ever television campaign. Advertisements will run from Christmas day to January 10 to highlight the benefits of leading veterinary behaviour products, ADAPTIL® and FELIWAY®. Aimed at ABC1 women, the advertisements will air during family films on ITV1, Channel 4, Channel 5, digital channels including E4, Film4,…

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Pets at Home opens its first ‘concept convenience’ store

Pets at Home has launched its first concept convenience store, targeting high street shoppers. Whiskers ‘n Paws opened in Dorking, Surrey on December 4. It focuses on the needs of cats and dogs and offers a range of services including grooming, bath and blow dry, puppy grooming and nail clipping. Wayne Kemp, group development…

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