Industry News
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Jul- 2023 -11 July
Pets4Homes announces new Puppy Protection Programme
Pets4Homes has launched a new puppy protection programme which features a six-month Pets4Homes Guarantee, for animal welfare and user safety. Utilising AI technology and a team of 20 Trust and Safety professionals monitoring the platform 24/7, Pets4Homes said it will now offer all new puppy owners a six-month health guarantee…
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11 July
ALF appoints new sales director
Aquatic distributor ALF has announced the promotion of Ian Blinco to the role of sales director. Blinco has been working in the aquatic industry for over 30 years and is recognised for time and again proving his competency in sales. Blinco started in the industry at the age of 16…
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10 July
Procemsa launches new pet care supplements
Contract development and manufacturing organisation (CDMO) Procemsa Group has launched a portfolio of pet care supplements and cosmetics to meet growing demand for pet humanisation. Launched at Vitafoods Europe 2023, the range comprises several lines, including probiotics for cat’s digestive wellbeing, dog vitamins, joint support food supplements, mood-regulation sticks and…
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10 July
Pawable pledges to prioritise independents as brand expands
Pet supplements brand Pawable has pledged to continue to prioritise selling from independent retailers as its brand grows. In an announcement Dale Nash, product development manager of Pawable renewed the brand’s commitment to the independent sector. Pawable launched in 2022 with the Collar-Gen product which helps the mobility and health…
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7 July
Pennard Vets acquires Priory Lodge Vets
Priory Lodge Vets, formerly owned by two vet surgeons, Dr Abby Pye and Dr Dirk Brink, has been acquired by Pennard Vets in Kent. Priory Lodge, founded 70 years ago, has a 20-strong team and more than 4,500 pets on its books. It started as a mixed practice, moving to…
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6 July
BEVA offers free membership for Ukrainian vets
The British Equine Veterinary Association (BEVA) is offering free membership to Ukrainian equine veterinarians. With Ukraine remaining tragically war-torn, BEVA hopes that membership of the association will enable “highly challenged” equine vets to stay up to date with research and CPD as well as have access to practical veterinary apps…
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5 July
Podium Pet Products welcomed by King Charles III
CEO of Podium Pet Products Carina Evans was welcomed by King Charles at a Buckingham Palace reception after the firm was awarded the King’s Award for Enterprise. The Berkshire-based company, whose popular brands include Dog Rocks and Be:Loved, has been recognised for its excellence in international trade. Evans started the…
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5 July
Jollyes launches new colleague benefit scheme
Jollyes, the fast-growing nationwide pet superstore, has unveiled a new ‘top dog’ scheme that offers an array of new benefits to its own colleagues. Every colleague will be provided nomination cards which they write and hand out to colleagues who deserve a little recognition. The nominated colleague will get a…
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4 July
Thrums Vets launches green team to reduce carbon footprint
Thrums Vets, Scotland’s largest independent veterinary group, has formed a specialist green team to reduce the group’s carbon footprint and be as sustainable as possible. The vet group is already introducing new initiatives, from powering practices using only renewable energy to changing pet food packaging to recyclable materials, The green…
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3 July
PAAG launches new advertising standards for animal welfare
The Pet Advertising Advisory Group (PAAG) has launched its new advertising standards for classified advertising websites to reduce the number of poorly bred pets bought by unsuspecting buyers from low-quality online pet adverts. According to PAAG, each year, many new owners become victims of “unscrupulous” online sellers, thinking they are…
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