Current Affairs
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Feb- 2017 -27 February
Pets at Home food recalled following ‘seriously unwell’ pets
Pets at Home has issued a recall for four of its AVA pet food products after pets collapsed suddenly and experienced fitting, as well as other symptoms. Three cats became seriously unwell after being fed the product for just four to six weeks. All three cats had to receive veterinary…
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24 February
Royal Canin’s retailer training events are back by popular demand
ROYAL CANIN® now has over 70 trained specialist pet retailers working as ‘Retail Ambassadors’. They can recommend scientific health nutrition and help carry the brand message forward to pet owners. The new ambassadors were created last autumn, during ROYAL CANIN®’s successful three months on the road, talking face to face with…
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24 February
Gumtree responds to puppy smuggling sellers
Gumtree has responded to the claim that two puppy smugglers sold pets on its website. Two Southport residents, originally from Hungary, were subject to question when a concerned member of the public contacted trading standards. Anna Balintova, and Ladislav Balint, registered the puppies in Hungary when they were 7-9 weeks…
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24 February
Woofmasta is on the hunt for dogs who can blog
Woofmasta is on the hunt for one-off blogs from Britain’s most characterful dogs — with thank you treats assured for all those chosen. Woofmasta, a new dog wear brand launched by equestrian and horseware firm Harry Hall, is now posting regular blogs from some of Britain’s most characterful dogs. Each…
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23 February
Forthglade launch new limited edition dog food
Forthglade has launched a new limited edition Spring dog food. Produced in Devon, Forthglade’s Complete Lamb with Spring Veg & Mint is 100 percent natural and also grain free. Available to stock from early March, the recipe contains 75 percent lamb, gently steamed with delicious vegetables and mint. Suitable for dogs…
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22 February
Natures Menu wins Feefo Gold Service award
Natures Menu has won a Feefo Gold Service award. The independent seal of excellence recognises businesses for delivering exceptional experiences, rated by real customers. Created by Feefo, Trusted Service is awarded to businesses that use Feefo to collect genuine ratings and reviews. All the awards are based purely on the…
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22 February
Arden Grange competition continues until 31 March
Retailers still have time to win £1000 in holiday vouchers. To celebrate its 20th anniversary, Arden Grange has inviting independent stockists of its products to take part in a product display competition. Retailers simply need to create a memorable Arden Grange-themed display either in their window or store, take a picture of it…
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21 February
75,000 meals donated to animal charities
Hertfordshire based pet food brands, Barking Heads and Meowing Heads, are donating over 75,000 meals of their dog and cat food to a number of animal charities across the UK this month. Named after their canine mascot, ‘Bailey’s wet food giveaway’ hopes to raise awareness for the many pets bought as…
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20 February
Northern Pet Trade launch new website
Northern Pet Trade has launched its new, improved website for trade customers, www.northernpettrade.com. The slick new design of the website makes it easy to search through the hundreds of products available, view the 40+ brands on offer and browse larger, full colour photographs of every item before purchase. Customers can…
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20 February
Pond plant alternatives offered by Association
Pond plant alternatives have been offered by the Ornamental Aquatic Trade Association. As pond season approaches, OATA is reminding retailers that they can no longer sell four popular pond plants – unless they already have a contract in place with their suppliers. American skunk cabbage (Lysichiton americanus), Cabomba (Cabomba caroliniana), Lagarosiphon…
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