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Nearly half of UK dog owners feed their pooches harmful human foods

Nearly half of UK dog owners said they fed their pooch human food twice a week, with over a quarter letting them indulge in cheese, dairy and salty foods, a new study by Everypaw has revealed. Research into the habits of 1,000 dog owners by pet healthcare company examined the…

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Pet sales manager Kevin Duffy celebrates 30 years at Trilanco

Kevin Duffy, pet sales manager at Trilanco, is celebrating his 30th year working at the equine, pet and agricultural products wholesaler this month. Duffy joined the business in 1988 and is one of Trilanco’s longest serving colleagues. His first role was in the warehouse where he progressed within the team…

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PIF education manager announced as chair of new qualification panel

The Pet Industry Federation (PIF) has announced that its education manager, Vicky Skinner, has been appointed by the Department for Education (DfE) as the chair of a new employer panel designing the content of the new set of T Levels within the animal welfare and management sector. Skinner will be…

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Dog rescuers potentially ‘importing diseases’ into UK, vets warn

The British Veterinary Association (BVA) is urging well-meaning animal lovers to stop importing ‘Trojan’ rescue dogs from abroad as it could increase the risk of “dangerous exotic diseases” in the UK. BVA is asking prospective owners to protect the domestic dog population by rehoming dogs from within the UK instead.…

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A third of puppies bought online die or fall ill within a year

Some 31 percent of puppies bought online illness or death in their first year as people buy puppies impulsively and get duped by rogue breeders, research has suggested. The research, for the Kennel Club’s Puppy Awareness Week which runs from 3-9 September 2018, shows that 18 percent of puppy buyers…

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Vets hail England ban on electric shock collar use

The British Veterinary Association (BVA) has welcomed environment secretary Michael Gove’s announcement banning the use of “cruel” electric shock collars in dogs and cats in England, following a public consultation earlier this year. BVA has worked alongside campaigners to ban these aversive training methods across the UK for several years and…

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Electric shock collars for pets to be banned

The Kennel Club’s ten year campaign to #BanShockCollars has come to fruition with the announcement on Monday (27 August) that Defra will completely ban the use of remote control electric shock collars in England. This follows a ban in Wales in 2010 and an effective ban in Scotland which will…

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PIF reacts to Lucy’s Law victory

The Pet Industry Federation (PIF) has issued an official statement in response to the government’s announcement to hold a consultation on the banning of third party puppy and kitten sales in England. The trade association said it has “no retailer members [which sold] puppies”. It added that according to a…

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Puppy and kitten pet shop sales to be banned in Lucy’s Law victory

The government has announced a consultation to introduce a ban on commercial third party puppy and kitten sales in England, marking a victory for Lucy’s Law campaigners. If this is introduced, anyone who is not a professional breeder will not be able to sell a puppy or a kitten and…

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Former Henry Bell & Co boss Robert Lee dies, aged 77

It is with sadness that the family announces Robert Lee died suddenly on Tuesday 17 July 2018, aged 77. Retired managing director of Henry Bell & Co (Grantham) Limited, Lee was innovative in the evolution of the company from grain traders to the pet and wild bird food manufactures they…

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