Industry News

Plush Pooches owner launches training facility

Plush Pooches salon has announced that its owner, Marie Chong, has expanded the business to include a training facility, which will offer Ofqual regulated iPET Network qualifications.  The Ruislip dog groomer said the move is to demonstrate her commitment to upskilling the industry, and forms an investment into dog welfare.…

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Pets at Home appoints chief people officer

Pets at Home has announced the appointment of Rachel Mooney as its new chief people officer.  Prior to joining the group, Mooney held senior roles at global brands including Google and  Vodafone, and was previously chief people officer at Monzo and Snow Software.  According to Pets at Home, she has…

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Nutravet makes products available to purchase online

Nutravet has announced that a number of products have been made available to purchase directly via its website where pet owners can buy its Vet Recommended supplements. A new sub-brand, VetSelect, has also been launched that highlights those products that remain available exclusively to authorised veterinary practices. Additionally, the new…

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Verm-X receives B Corp certification

Verm-X has announced it has received certification as a B Corporation (or B Corp) for having met “rigorous” social and environmental standards which “represent its commitment to goals outside of profit”. Verm-X was founded in 2002 by managing director Philip Ghazala in response to concerns around anthelmintic resistance and the…

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RSPCA appoints McAdams as official pet food partner

The RSPCA has appointed McAdams, an ultra-premium pet food made using ethically sourced whole free-range meats, as its official pet food partner. Available exclusively to the independent pet trade, the McAdams partnership will see dogs and cats within the care of the RSPCA’s UK rehoming centres, being fed the McAdams…

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The Somerset Toiletry Co. diversifies into luxury pet care

The Somerset Toiletry Company (Somerset) has entered the luxury pet care space with the introduction of a new pet care collection, Doggy Styling. The range comprises four products for all breeds of dogs, and is cruelty-free and vegan-friendly. Made in the UK, Somerset said the mild PH balanced formulations cater…

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Yumi launches new dog supplement brand

The team behind Salford Quays-based supplement brand Yumi has launched a new dog supplement brand, Yumi Dogs, following its success in the adult chewable vitamin market. Yumi Dogs has been set up  to help owners across the UK support their pets’ health. The team said it recognised the importance of…

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DoggyRade launches new Prebiotic Chewies and TravelPack

DoggyRade, a prebiotic pet nutrition brand, has announced the launch of its new DoggyRade Prebiotic Chewies for intestinal and immune health and a TravelPack to support digestive health and fast hydration on-the-go for dogs. DoggyRade Chewies have been created to support a dog’s immune and intestinal health, and contain natural…

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Tonisity wins at 2022 Pet Innovation Awards

Tonisity International Limited (Tonisity), an animal health and nutrition company based in Ireland, has announced that its YummyRade product has won the Cat Vitamin/Supplement of the Year at the 2022 Pet Innovation Awards. This marks the second award that YummyRade has received, after picking up the Product Innovation Award at…

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Sniffers Pet Care secures £1.75m funding amid growth plans

Halifax-based Sniffers Pet Care has secured a £1.75m investment from Yorkshire-based Private Equity House, Traditum. The funding will allow Sniffers to build on its relationships, support the rollout of new brands and product ranges, and will enable the company to invest in new manufacturing and distribution roles at its Halifax…

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