Current Affairs
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Jan- 2019 -15 January
RCVS and BVA call for vet surgeons to be restored to Shortage Occupation List
The Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons (RCVS) and British Veterinary Association (BVA) have called for veterinary surgeons to be restored to the Shortage Occupation List as part of the UK’s preparations for leaving the EU. The organisations made the joint submission to the Migration Advisory Committee (MAC) as part of…
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Dec- 2018 -6 December
The Kennel Club issues Alabama rot warning to dog owners
The Kennel Club is warning dog owners to be vigilant as the peak season for the Alabama rot disease sets in. The condition, also known as Cutaneous and Renal Glomerular Vasculopathy, or CRGV, was first detected in the UK in 2012 and is most prevalent between November and May. Only…
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5 December
Stop ‘irresponsible’ use of pets in adverts, vets urge
The British Veterinary Association (BVA) have said it’s time to address the “irresponsible depiction” of pets across all forms of advertising to tackle the normalisation of poor animal health and welfare. According to the BVA’s Voice of the Veterinary Profession survey, eight in 10 vets in the UK (83 percent)…
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Nov- 2018 -30 November
OATA welcomes Scottish government plans to review pet shop licensing
The Ornamental Aquatic Trade Association (OATA) has welcomed news that the Scottish government is to look at introducing new legislation on pet shop licensing in Scotland following a campaign by Jeremy Balfour MSP. Balfour’s office confirmed it has received a letter from the cabinet secretary for the environment, climate change…
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29 November
A challenging retail environment
The last few months have been tough for UK retailers and with pressure on the high street unlikely to let up any time soon, factors such as Brexit, rising costs and online competition have left British merchants with little to celebrate. Although the macroeconomic picture seems to have improved more…
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27 November
Half of Brits pups are overweight, research suggests
Half of British dogs are classified as overweight or obese, according to research from dog activity monitor and wellbeing app PoochPlay. The research revealed that out of the 2,600 dogs analysed, 49.8 percent were recorded as overweight, with one fifth being classified as obese, ranking a body score of seven…
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15 November
Pet firm to install chimney to tackle factory odour
Two planning applications submitted by The Real Petfood Company to build a chimney and office extension have received approval from the planning committee at Denbighshire County Council. The business – which is based at Kinmel Park in Bodelwyddan – was a recent cause of concern for residents of Bodelwyddan who…
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9 November
Animals die in pet shop blaze
A number of animals have died at the Isle of Wight Pet Centre after it caught fire on Monday at 11pm. Five fire crews were called from across the island who managed to put the fire out just before 1am, however the crews were not able to save the lives…
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6 November
BVA warns no deal pet travel arrangements will impact vets and owners
The British Veterinary Association (BVA) has warned that pet owners must start preparing now if they want to take their pet to the EU after Brexit, in case a no deal situation leaves them facing long waits to get cleared for travel. If the UK has “unlisted” third country status…
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Oct- 2018 -10 October
Tails.com expands customer advice service in time for Pet Obesity Day
Dog food company, Tails.com, has expanded its customer advice line to tackle the growing problem of pet obesity in the UK. According to PFMA’s Pet Data Report 2018 over 50 percent of dogs in the UK are either overweight or obese. Tails.com, which creates personalised portions to help owners keep…
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