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Nominations open for RCVS Council elections

The Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons (RCVS) is now accepting nominations from veterinary surgeons who wish to stand as candidates in next year’s RCVS Council election. The nomination period runs until 5pm on Tuesday 31 January 2018 and, in order to stand, candidates will need to submit a nomination form,…

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HGV driver swaps lorries for leads

An animal loving heavy goods vehicle driver is the latest new franchisee to join business, The Dog Walker. After more than 11 years as an HGV driver, Halifax-man Nigel Wilson is set to take over the Queensbury franchise from long-standing franchisee Mark Whittaker. Mark established the franchise of the award-winning…

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Fish can help sensitive stomachs, claims pet nutritionist

A fish-based diet could help pets with a sensitive stomach, a pet nutritionist advises. A sensitive stomach is not a disease but a symptom of underlying cause – often triggered by poor diet or external factors, claims David Southey Bsc in his latest video for Fish4Dogs. Fish also benefits from…

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PIF award winners announced

The 2017 Pet Industry Federation Awards were announced at an awards dinner held at Whittlebury Hall Hotel. The event was organised by the Pet Industry Federation (PIF), which this year celebrated its 70th Anniversary with a special birthday themed awards dinner. The PIF awards recognise entrepreneurial talent, commercial acumen and quality…

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Edgard & Cooper launch festive recipe

Edgard & Cooper has launched a new festive game for dogs this Christmas. This  meal for mutts includes game with brussel sprouts and bacon. Put off by the meat meal (rendered animal parts and carcass), artificial flavours and genetically modified nonsense that goes into some dog food, Edgard & Cooper…

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Pets at Home CEO resigns

Pets at Home Group Plc has announced that Ian Kellett, group chief executive officer (CEO) has decided to leave the Board. The company has stated that this is due to “his desire to step away from corporate life and pursue his own personal business interests”. Peter Pritchard, currently CEO of retail,…

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Illegal puppy trader given community service

An illegal puppy trader has been given a 250 hour unpaid community payback order, following an investigation by the Scottish SPCA. Dundee based, Jamie Colquhoun sold puppies online without a licence and within a public car park Colquhoun was found guilty at Forfar Sheriff Court on 23 November. Commenting on the…

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‘Animal sentience will be recognised’, promises Gove

Michael Gove has confirmed that the sentience of animals will continue to be recognised and protected when we leave the EU. The environment secretary released a statement following a viral campaign which stated Conservative MPs had voted that animals didn’t have the ability to feel or show emotion. Gove issued a…

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‘Pets could save humans in the tech revolution’, claims futurologist

As technology advances at a faster pace than ever before, our humanity could be at risk as our relationship with machines and tech threatens to replace real bonds, claims futurologist and CEO of the Futures Agency, Gerd Leonhard. Speaking last night at PURINA’s Better with Pets event in London, Gerd said: “Humanity…

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Skinner’s sponsor HPR Championship 2017

Skinner’s were proud to sponsor the 16th Hunt Point and Retrieve Championship which took place on 14th and 15th November 2017. The event took place in the grounds of the Elveden Estate, Thetford, by the kind invitation of Lord Iveagh. When speaking to The Kennel Club, judges Mrs R Dockwray and Mrs J…

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