Industry News
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Oct- 2021 -4 October
Agria Pet Insurance appoints new managing director
Agria Pet Insurance has announced the appointment of Vicki Wentworth as its new managing director. Wentworth brings a wealth of knowledge and experience to the specialist pet insurer, having worked within the financial services industry with senior roles at Aviva, LV=, and Wesleyan Assurance. She said: “I am thrilled to…
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4 October
ACANA launches High-Protein Dog Treats to UK market
Brand-new ACANA High-Protein Dog Treats are now available to stock in the UK & Ireland. Made from just five simple ingredients, ACANA High-Protein treats are a guilt-free way to reward all dogs in any stage of their life. Recognised as a dog superfood*, liver is the number one ingredient in ACANA…
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1 October
Natural Cornish Pet store wins at PetQuip awards
Natural Cornish Pet store has won the gold award for pet retailer of the year at the recent PetQuip awards. The shop has its roots in the doggy day care business, and was set up by owners Jordan Coombe and Katy Peck back in 2014. After a period of success,…
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1 October
Fish4Dogs expands treats range with new launch
Fish4Dogs has unveiled its fourth new product launch for 2021, expanding its treats range with the addition of its new salmon bites. The manufacturer said the product was introduced as a direct result of recent customer feedback, as well as the “rapid change” in dog ownership driven by the pandemic. …
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1 October
Butternut Box adds to its ‘Naturally Tasty’ range
Butternut Box has announced that it has added a new line of turkey tenders and chicken tenders to its existing ‘Naturally Tasty’ range. Approximately 58 calories per treat, the tenders are designed to be fed between normal meals as part of a balanced diet, and are suitable for dogs and…
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Sep- 2021 -30 September
Champion Petfoods enters five-year pet nutrition research collaboration
Champion Petfoods has announced a five-year collaboration with the University of Guelph, Ontario, one of the world’s leading institutions in the veterinary field. The brand said it has issued a five-year grant to advance the study of pet food nutrition and train the next generation of “scientific leaders” in the…
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30 September
Pet owners struggling with return to normal, research finds
Some 48% of dog owners have expressed their regret for not being able to spend enough quality time with their dogs as the UK returns to normal, according to a new survey from UK charity Dogs for Good and pet insurer, More Than. With nearly half of people surveyed purchasing…
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30 September
Petsafe upgrades Scoopfree litter box
Petsafe has announced the launch of a new self-cleaning litter box, the ScoopFree Self-Cleaning Litter Box, Second Generation, an upgraded version of its original product. The updated model features a neutral grey design that “reflects modern home décor trends” and a health counter that tracks how many times cats have…
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29 September
32% of pet owners believe their pet to be overweight, study finds
Some 32% of pet owners believed their pets to be overweight, up from 23% in 2019, according to a recent survey by Marsden. However, the company have also revealed that vets believe that the actual number of pets that are overweight far exceeds this number, estimating almost half of pets…
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29 September
Little BigPaw launches new wet cat food
Little BigPaw has announced the release of its new wet cat food, intended specifically for kittens. BigPaw said it is “expertly” formulated with “100%” natural ingredients, added vitamins and minerals. It also revealed the wet food “promotes” development and healthy growth in cats from two to 12 months old. According…
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