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Former Mars Petcare director launches cat care brand Tippaws

Former Mars Petcare director, Rachel Andre, has launched a new cat care brand called Tippaws. Tippaws is an independent direct-to-consumer, pet lifestyle company offering cat food and long-lasting clumping litter. The company’s dry cat food range is naturally hypoallergenic and is made from 70% real meat and fish. The launch…

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Hurtta launches new Hurtta Eco range

Hurtta has launched its new Hurtta Eco range, an environmentally friendly take on their classic harnesses, leads and collars. The Treat Pocket Eco, Life Savior Eco and Training Vest Eco are included in the new Hurtta Eco collection for 2023. Hurtta said that these new products incorporate “strength-tested recycled materials…

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CVS Group Alnorthumbria Vets moves to new larger practice

CVS’ Alnorthumbria Vets in Ponteland has moved into a new larger practice within Dobbies at Street House Farm. The practice now occupies a new 3,313 sq ft building which is double the size of its old Meadowfield Industrial Estate surgery. CVS has invested over £1m to relocate and upgrade the…

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Natural Cornish launches coffee wood chews

Pet food treat and accessory specialist Natural Cornish has unveiled a new coffee wood chew. The new chew has zero calories and a tough texture and is aimed at cleaning teeth and gums. Coffee wood breaks down into manageable and digestible fibres, so a dog will have no problem chewing…

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Consumers spending more on animal healthcare products

Consumers in the UK are spending increasing amounts on healthcare products for their pets according to data from Research And Markets. According to its report on the UK veterinary market consumers spent nearly £4bn on veterinary and other pet services in 2020. The report believes that the trend of pet…

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Hug Pet Food launches new Coronation Chicken dish

Hug Pet Food has launched a limited-edition Coronation Chicken dish for dogs. The new meal is made with British chicken and outdoor-reared pork, sprinkled with dried apricots. Each portion contains supplements like Antarctic krill, which delivers omega-3 and choline. Hug Pet Care said that these nutrients help support pets’ brains…

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UK retail up 5.1% in March

Total retail sales in the UK were up 5.1% in March according to data from the British Retail Consortium and KPMG. This is above the three-month average growth of 4.8% and the 12-month average growth of 2.6% for the five weeks between 26 February and 1 April. Like-for-like retail sales…

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Mars Petcare extends Pedigree Ranchos range

Mars Petcare has expanded its portfolio of treats with the launch of Pedigree Ranchos Lastin’ Layers and Reward Centres this month. The pet food company claims that these treats are designed to be long-lasting to keep dogs entertained and occupied for longer. It also said that the treats provide a…

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Kavee Rescue partners with guinea pig rescue centre

Kavee Rescue has partnered with the guinea pig rescue formerly known as Gigglepigs Rescue to start the Kavee Guinea Pig Rescue. Based on the Isle of Wight the rescue was set up in 2020 by husband-and-wife duo, Tara and Ian and over 25 cages for between 80 and 90 guinea…

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Pedigree Wholesale invests £1.1m in delivery trucks to improve services

Pedigree Wholesale has invested £1.1m in a new fleet of delivery trucks this year in a bid to provide better service to its customers. Depending on availability, it also plans on replacing its entire fleet of vehicles over the next three to four years. The pet wholesaler said that the…

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