Current Affairs

Apr- 2017 -

7 April

Dog owners failing to update microchip databases

44 percent of vets have been unable to reunite missing or stray dogs with their owners due to incorrect information on the microchip database, revealed the British Veterinary Association (BVA). The information was released one year on from the introduction of compulsory microchipping for dogs in England, Scotland and Wales (6…

6 April

British exhibitors share their Global Pet Expo success

Many UK exhibitors to Global Pet Expo have reported a successful show. The event was held in March 2017, in Orlando, Florida. The innovative products shown by the UK exhibitors participating in the group organised by the PetQuip association attracted a wide audience from worldwide markets. Regular exhibitor Hilton Herbs received interest from…

5 April

National Pet Month is in full swing

Pet and veterinary professionals have been urged to get involved in this year’s National Pet Month April 1 – May 1 and help raise awareness of responsible pet ownership. The charity, now in its 28th year, would like the profession to come together and use the month-long campaign to talk about good pet care with clients…

4 April

Are we killing our pets with kindness? asks BVA

Recognising when a pet is overweight is the top issue vets and vet nurses wish UK pet owners knew about their animals, according to new findings released for National Pet Month, in April 2017. More than one in five of veterinary professionals (23 percent) said the number one thing they…

4 April

Half of UK dog and cat owners don’t have pet insurance

Over ninety percent of UK pet owners describe their pets as a member of the family. Yet, more than half don’t have pet insurance for their four-legged friends, found M&S Bank. Despite seeing their pet as part of the family, new research for M&S Bank discovered that over a third of…

4 April

Ambassador dog food approved by Crufts winner

An Omagh-based business’ new dog food brand has received the paws up from a GB Champion and Crufts winner. Ambassador dog food is the brainchild of Basil Thompson who has been running the successful Nutts About Pets business since 2004. In addition to an Omagh depot, the company has another depot based…

3 April

3P finalises rebrand

3P, the manufacturer and distributor of branded accessories for dogs and cats, has finalised the rebranding of the company and repositioning of its core products. The new 3P brand focuses on supplying accessories to improve the health and wellbeing of pets and simplify pet ownership. As part of the rebranding…

3 April

One in four UK pets is on a diet

One in four UK pets is on a diet, according to survey results released by Rosewood Pet Products*. With excess treats and too-short walks fuelling a pet obesity time bomb warning**, Rosewood surveyed the UK’s pet owners to understand just how health-conscious we really are when it comes to our…

1 April

Admin Jobs for Top Dogs! Burns Pet Nutrition Hires Man’s Best Friend

Burns Pet Nutrition, a family company in Wales that makes specialist foods designed for the health and wellbeing of pets, has taken a remarkable and potentially significant step towards animal equality by employing three dogs into administration roles at the company’s head office in Kidwelly, West Wales. Sally the Golden…

Mar- 2017 -

31 March

Innocent Pet Care gets Bestpets’ approval

The manufacturers of The Innocent Hound and The Innocent Cat have announced that both brands are now listed in Bestpets. Retailers can now order the range of luxury meat treats for dogs and cats along with their usual deliveries. Peter Brame, category controller at Bestpets said: “Here at Bestpets we’re always…