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Butchers launches Healthy Heart recipes

Butcher’s Nourishing Food for Dogs has announced the launch of its new Healthy Heart recipes, which will join its existing Natural Health Support range. According to Butchers, the Healthy Heart recipes contain the “right amount of naturally active ingredients to support the heart muscle function, keeping pets healthy”. The recipes…

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Mars Petcare to acquire Heska

Mars Petcare has announced plans to acquire US company Heska, a global provider of advanced veterinary diagnostic and specialty products. This acquisition will enable the science and diagnostics division of Mars to expand its diagnostic offerings and broadly promote point-of-care veterinary diagnostics. Mars will pay $120.00 (£96) per share for…

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Pets Choice acquires Bob Martin and Felight brands

Pets Choice has announced the purchase of various brands and trademarks for the UK and EU from the Martin Family for an undisclosed sum. The brands involved in the deal include Bob Martin, Felight, Kitzyme, and Vetzyme. Bob Martin was founded in 1892 by Robert Martin, who created a range…

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Pets at Home stops sale and adoption of rabbits this Easter

Pet care specialist Pets at Home has confirmed that it is once again pausing the sale and adoption of rabbits at all of its 457 stores nationwide over the Easter weekend (7 to 10 April). The company said that this step has been taken to help put a stop to…

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Pure Pet Food launches first renal recipe range

Pure Pet Food has launched two new recipes to its pet food range aimed at dogs with renal and kidney issues. These recipes are formulated by an in-house nutritionist and aimed at helping the hundreds and thousands of dogs that are affected by these conditions. Customers can try the range…

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Hug Pet Food launches new lamb and mint ready meals

Hug Pet Food is set to launch its new lamb with mint ready meals for dogs and just lamb for cats, this Easter. Each frozen prepared meal needs to be microwaved for a few minutes, left to cool slightly, and then given to your cat or dog. According to Hug…

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Acme Whistles unveils Alpha whistle

Acme Whistles has announced the launch of its new product the Alpha whistle. The company has worked closely with the UK’s leading dog trainers, including Ben Randall, to develop the whistle. The whistle is 8% louder with a crisper sound that has resulted in a 17% increase in range when…

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Everything Guinea Pigs launches new guinea pig shampoo

Everything Guinea Pigs has launched its new guinea pig shampoo. The new shampoo is plant-based, vegan friendly and has a low lather formula. It is formulated with a blend of pH balanced cleansing, moisturising and conditioning agents which is suitable for guinea pigs with sensitive skin. According to Everything Guinea…

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Kennelpak opens new Pets and Friends store at Brigg Garden Centre

Kennelpak has announced the opening of its newest Pets and Friends store and grooming salon at Brigg Garden Centre in North Lincolnshire. The new store is a partnership between Kennelpak, the parent company of Pets and Friends, and The British Garden Centres Group. Pets and Friends provides a unique pet…

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Percuro donates £3000 worth of pet food to rescue charity

Percuro Pet Food has donated pet food worth £3000 to Digby’s Hedgehog Rescue, a non-profit, voluntary organisation working towards protecting hedgehogs. The donation of the “hypoallergenic” dog kibble by Percuro Pet Food is part of the company’s commitment to support small animal charities during the current challenging cost of living…

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