Events

PIF announces new dog walker code

The Pet Industry Federation (PIF) has today announced details of a new code of practice for professional dog walkers which has been developed in collaboration with Dogs Trust and RSPCA. Professional dog walking is becoming an increasingly common service due to the changing habits of the general population and a…

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New conference tells independent retailers to stay competitive

On 25 September 2017, nationwide movement SaveTheHighStreet.org will host the first High Street Conference. The event aims to unite independent businesses and encourage them to stay competitive in years to come. The Conference is free for independent retailers from anywhere in the UK, and it is being held at The Theatre RACC in…

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FSB Small Business Awards open for entries

The FSB Celebrating Small Business Awards 2018 are now open for entries. The awards will celebrate the best of the UK’s 5.5 million small businesses and their vast contribution to both regional and national economies. With 12 different award categories to enter, a series of 12 area award ceremonies will be held…

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TheraPaws supports World Alzheimer’s Month

This year, Mayhew’s animal therapy programme, TheraPaws, which visits care homes, hospices, day centres and hospitals to engage and interact with older people across London, is marking the 6th global World Alzheimer’s Month with visits from our gorgeous TheraPaws dogs. World Alzheimer’s Month is an international campaign that happens every…

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BSAVA unveils programme highlights for Congress 2018

BSAVA has expanded its 2018 Congress programme. Next year’s event will include more than 450 lectures from world-renowned speakers, a new ‘Beyond the Clinics’ personal development stream, and more practical, wet lab and small group sessions. The four-day event, which takes two years to plan, is the largest in Europe dedicated to the provision…

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New Weight Management Academy launched

ROYAL CANIN® has launched its very own Weight Management Academy – a unique suite of services to help support the management of cat and dog obesity across the UK and Ireland. The Academy provides vets, RVNs and receptionists with a wide range of quality materials designed to further their knowledge…

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Great results reported from joint &me mental health campaign

The Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons (RCVS) Mind Matters Initiative and the Doctors’ Support Network (DSN) are pleased to report positive progress since the launch in January of their joint anti-stigma mental health campaign. The &me campaign (#AndMe), which was launched at the House of Commons in January, has taken…

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WildWash racks up multiple award nominations

Natural shampoo and pet cosmetic company, WildWash, has scooped up multiple award nominations. WildWash’s parent company Pet Revolution has been nominated as a finalist in the PetQuip 2017 Awards. The business appears within two categories; Exporter of the Year and Product of the Year for the WildWash Flea and Bug…

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PetLondon brings a ‘one-stop Christmas shop’ to PATS Telford

PetLondon will get into the festive spirit at PATS Telford on September 24th-25th. The company plans to launch a predominantly Christmas themed stall for the trade show, on stand A7. PetLondon has drawn upon its fifteen years of producing and distributing high quality products to introduce a large selection of…

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Scruffs® will showcase new POS display at trade show

Manchester-based pet bed specialists Scruffs® will be displaying its new POS in-store displays at the PATS Telford trade show from September 24-25 2017. These displays are designed to assist the retailer and their customers by highlighting the specific function of Scruffs® technology beds, in conjunction with providing a visually branded…

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