Events

Edgard & Cooper donates 100% of Crufts sales to Mayhew

At Edgard and Cooper’s third consecutive year at Crufts, the brand celebrated a four times increase in its takings which it donated to the Mayhew Animal Home. The brand, which said its growth “exceeded 120% in 2018, it showcased its expanded product range at the event which now includes food…

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Laughing Dog Partners with toy company Kong

Pet food manufacturer, Laughing Dog, has announced a partnership with the toy company Kong. Kate Tarrant, marketing manager, said: ‘We are delighted to have partnered with Kong. They understand the wonderful minds of dogs, and have developed a product that puts four-legged friends first. “We know that many of our…

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PIF launches new trade show for pet industry

The Pet Industry Federation (PIF), the UK trade association for pet businesses, has announced the launch of a new industry-wide trade show aimed at all pet businesses within the UK pet industry, including those within the pet services sector. It builds on research PIF undertook with manufacturers and retailers which…

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ECC Congress announces line-up

The UK’s only dedicated emergency and critical care Congress for the veterinary profession has revealed the line-up for its annual event later this year, the first time it will be held at a brand new venue, the Royal Armouries in Leeds. Congress organisers, Vets Now, has announced consultant anaesthetist in…

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RWAF to hold conference in Birmingham

Rabbit Welfare Association and Fund (RWAF) and Burgess Pet Care have been working together to deliver rabbit specific CPD for 15 years. The two organisations are offering a day packed full of health, welfare and behaviour. This ‘Essentials’ day is for every non clinical person that works with rabbits and…

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‘Future-focused’ programme for the RCVS at BSAVA Congress

The Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons (RCVS) is hosting a suite of future-focused presentations at the British Small Animal Veterinary Association (BSAVA) Congress next month. Presentations will cover topics from the future of veterinary education and veterinary nursing, to telemedicine, leadership and mental wellbeing within the profession. The RCVS will…

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New categories added to the PetQuip Awards

Now in its seventh year, the PetQuip Awards organisers have introduced two additional awards for 2019. A category for small animals has been added to the products section and there is also a new merchandising category, which is open to suppliers, retailers or collaborations between suppliers and retailers. PATS Telford…

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Henry Wag prepares for US expansion

Henry Wag, the UK pet brand which develops products to improve the health and wellbeing of pets and owners, is to exhibit at pet product trade show Global Pet Expo 2019. It is the first time the lifestyle brand will have been presented to the US market. The brand offers…

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Benyfit Natural announces guestlist for Crufts stand

Benyfit Natural has announced its guestlist for its stand at Crufts 2019. The pet food manufacturer will be hosting stars of the industry at their stand across the four days of the show, ensuring a broad range of canine and nutritional expertise for visitors wanting to learn more about raw-feeding…

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Pet therapy introduced to help college learners

A college in the South Wales valleys has introduced a pet therapy initiative as a new way to help re-engage learners who might otherwise be at risk of leaving education. The scheme will see Coleg y Cymoedd working with Time to Change Wales, as part of the first national campaign…

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