Events

Whimzees to give free canine dental advice at Crufts

All natural dental chew for dogs, Whimzees, will be offering free canine dental advice at this year’s Crufts in the form of canine expert, Dr Danielle Bernal. Bernal, who has over a decade’s experience in animal dental care and educating owners and retailers on the importance of the correct dental…

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Water therapy helps former Crufts winner walk again

A former winner at Crufts has regained the ability to walk following life-changing hydrotherapy rehabilitation to treat a serious leg injury. Border Collie Tiegen’s show career was cut short after she suffered an injury to her cruciate ligament while training. Her owner’s thought the 12 year old would never be…

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Pets & Money Summit London to connect pet firms with investors and buyers

One-day event, the Pets and Money Summit will be coming to London in February 2019 to connect pet companies from all product categories with financial buyers, strategic buyers and retailers. The summit is launching in Europe after a “highly successful” US summit in Austin, Texas, in December 2018. With landmark…

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PATS Sandown readies for new February show date

Pet sector trade show PATS has announced its Sandown event will be moved to February next year, making it a first for the exhibition. The event will be held in the Surrey and Esher Halls at Sandown Park on Sunday 10 February and Monday 11 February with over 130 exhibitors…

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Pet retailer to open UK’s first cinema and coffee bar for dogs

A pet retailer is to open the UK’s first cinema and coffee bar for dogs which will be accompanied by a play park and health store, this Saturday. The purpose-built complex cost £100,000 and forms part of an overall £1.3m revamp at PetPlace in Abergele. Pets can sip canine tea…

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Burns Pet Nutrition introduces training courses for homeless dogs

Pet food manufacturer Burns Pet Nutrition has announced it is to launch a series of training courses for homeless dogs. The family-run business, which already donates its pet food to over 40 rescue centres across the UK, is now piloting its obedience training project at Greenacres Animal Rescue Centre in…

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Professor Noel Fitzpatrick to deliver keynote lecture at ACVS

Managing director of Fitzpatrick Referrals, professor Noel Fitzpatrick will be attending the American College of Veterinary Surgeons Surgery Summit (ACVS) this week to present the keynote lecture. His keynote presentation ‘Revolution or Evolution? Ethics and Engineering of Bionic Biology’ will distil his 25 years of experience and innovation in musculo-neuro-skeletal…

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Laughing Dog to take part in Battersea’s Muddy Dog Challenge

British baked dog food company, Laughing Dog, will be taking part in the Peterborough Muddy Dog Challenge on Saturday 13 October, raising money for Battersea Dogs and Cats Home. The Muddy Dog Challenge is held every year at six different locations around the UK, with many of the public walking…

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Lifetime achievement for James & Steel as Group 55 sees double win at PetQuip awards

John James from pet accessories and treats company James & Steel was given a lifetime achievement award at this year’s PetQuip Awards ceremony. The event took place at the PATS Telford trade show on 23 September and was presented by Pat Flynn, PetQuip trade association manager and Amanda Sizer Barrett…

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Animal Care Trust to run pet first aid events this autumn

The Royal Veterinary College’s (RVC) registered charity, The Animal Care Trust (ACT) is opening the doors of the College’s small animal hospitals to members of the public interested in learning about pet first aid. Pet owners who want to master the basics of how to help their animals in an…

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