Events

BETA International launches training sessions for retailers

BETA International the trade fair for equestrian, country clothing, outdoor and pet products, has introduced ‘Training Tuesday’ – a day dedicated to learning for retailers and their staff. Free seminars focusing on topics and top tips for the trade will take place in The Charles Owen Hub, with its large digital…

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WildWash wins Best Pet Cosmetics Award

The creator of natural cosmetics for pets, WildWash, has celebrated a successful weekend at Discover Dogs. The brand sold out to queues of customers during the two day event at the ExCeL London on 21 to 22 October. The WildWash team used its latest product, natural candles that combat pet…

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Free ROYAL CANIN® online weight management tool at London Vet Show

Pet food manufacturer ROYAL CANIN will be tackling a difficult subject once again at the London Vet Show. In addition to a roundtable event, ‘Tackling Fat Cats in London’, on Thursday 16 November, visitors to their stand will also be able to register for a new online weight management training course.…

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BETA International confirms celebrity guests

Well known equestrian and country personalities will be attending BETA International in 2018. The trade fair for equestrian, country clothing, outdoor and pet products takes place from 21 to 23 January at the NEC, Birmingham. In 2018, the show will welcome eventing rider, William Fox-Pitt, and television personality, Amanda Owen, the…

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Melton Mowbray wins bid to become UK’s most pet friendly town

Melton Mowbray has been named the UK’s most pet friendly town. It scooped first place in the Dog Friendly Awards, run by Dog Friendly and the Kennel Club, following a public vote. The awards recognise and reward businesses and places that go the extra mile to benefit UK’s 9.4 million dogs…

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Eukanuba reaches out to consumers at Discover Dogs

On 21 – 22 October Eukanuba Discover Dogs will take place in London, bringing together over 25,000 pet enthusiasts from all over the UK to learn more about dogs and how to take care of them. Eukanuba’s Veterinary Training Manager, Kellie Ceccarelli, will be on hand to help potential pet owners find…

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TheraPaws supports World Mental Health Day

The TheraPaws dogs celebrated the World Mental Health Day (10th October 2017), which raises awareness of mental health issues around the world, by spreading happiness and wellbeing with a friendly visit to staff members at a software company in London. The TheraPaws dogs are a part of Mayhew’s visiting animal…

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Animal cruelty sentences increase to five years in prison

New government plans will bring England’s maximum prison sentence for animal cruelty in line with Northern Ireland and the Irish Republic. The maximum sentence will now stand as five years. Courts can also issue an unlimited fine and ban offenders from keeping animals in future. The new legislation will only be…

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HOWND receives double-gold at pet awards

HOWND has won two accolades at this year’s PetQuip Awards. The Hertfordshire based company secured Gold in the ‘Pet Product Innovation of the Year’ (accessories) for its new Hemp-based Skin, Nose and Paw Balms with added Sun Protection; whilst also securing Gold in the ‘Marketing Project of the Year category…

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PetQuip reveals the winners of 2017’s awards

International trade association, PetQuip, has celebrated its fifth annual award ceremony for the pet sector. 22 companies were honoured during a dinner and party at the Telford International Centre on September 24th.  The awards were presented by Pat Flynn, PetQuip trade association manager, and Amanda Sizer Barrett MBE, director general of…

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