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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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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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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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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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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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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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Jollyes relaunches ‘Lifestage’ dog food range

Jollyes has unveiled details of the relaunched and expanded “Lifestage” dog food range which features new flavours such as salmon and trout with asparagus and turkey with sweet potato and cranberry. The range of wet and dry food contains up to 50% meat content and includes grain free options. Alongside…

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Worldwise acquired by A&M Capital

Pet supplies company Worldwise has been acquired by middle-market private equity investment fund Alvarez and Marsal Capital Partners (AMCP).  Worldwise’s roster of brands includes Smarty Kat, Trusty Pup, Petlinks, Go Dog, Sherpatm, Guaranteed On-Board, Pooch Planet, and Pawscout.  Founded in 1990, it sells products across a range of categories such…

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Outward Hound launches new e-commerce website

Outward Hound has announced the launch of its new website and mobile shopping experience. According to the retailer, the website offers a more “user-friendly” experience with “improved” navigation and functionality for both desktop and mobile.  Outward Hound has said the new site features “educational and social” content for consumers, with…

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Just for Pets named best Pet Retailer at industry awards

Just for Pets has been named as PetQuip’s UK Pet Retailer of the year 2021, having first won the award in 2019.  The group, which operates 18 pet stores around England and has a new website, said it has made “significant investments” into its stores and team members.  It has…

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