Industry News
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Jun- 2021 -17 June
Applaws dry cat food recalled over health fears
Applaws has announced the recall of some of its dry cat food ranges, manufactured by Fold Hill Foods Ltd, over fears it could be related to a spike in cats presenting with the symptoms of pancytopenia. The Royal Veterinary College (RVC) is currently working alongside the manufacturer to understand a…
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17 June
Gov extends rent moratorium for another nine months
Stephen Barclay MP, the chief secretary to the Treasury, has announced the government’s extension of the rent moratorium for an additional nine months. The measure will assist retailers and hospitality businesses in surviving the year and will prevent landlords from evicting tenants for failing to pay rent throughout the rest…
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16 June
Scruffs announces partnership with District 70
Scruffs, a Manchester-based pet bedding and accessory manufacturer has announced a new UK and Ireland distribution partnership with District 70. The deal will see Scruffs hold the exclusive license to distribute and market District 70 bowls and accessories across the two countries. District 70 dog and cat bowls are manufactured…
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16 June
UK inflation hits 2.1% as clothing prices rise
Inflation in the UK rose to 2.1% in May, up from 1.5% in April, according to the latest figures from the Office for National Statistics (ONS). This increase has been fuelled by an increase in consumer spending as the British public comes out of lockdown. Meanwhile, clothing prices jumped by…
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16 June
First cat grooming qualification portfolio launched in UK
The iPET Network has launched the UK’s first ever dedicated portfolio of cat grooming qualifications. Prior to this, add-ons to dog grooming courses were the only industry qualifications available, but with an increased demand for grooming of all kinds, and key differences in the core skills required to be a…
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15 June
Click-2-Heel launches new online puppy training course
Click-2-Heel has announced the launch of its new comprehensive Online Puppy Training Course to help pet owners enjoy a “stress free summer” with their dogs. The course is set to offer customers lifetime access to over 10 hours of short videos and a printable PDF filled with information on helping…
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15 June
Lockdown delay ‘huge disappointment for highstreet’, says Bira
Andrew Goodacre, the CEO of Bira, has described the extension of lockdown restrictions as a “huge disappointment for the high street” and called for greater government support for retailers. According to Goodacre, the extension, which will see remaining social distancing measures continue beyond 21 June, will “damage consumer confidence”. In…
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15 June
Sniffers moves into new premises amid surge in demand
Sniffers Pet Care has announced it is moving into larger premises and expanding its workforce amid a surge in demand for its pet products. The group will move to a new 22,500 sq ft premises at the Lowfields Business Park, Elland, this month, while director Simon Brown said three roles…
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15 June
Advancing Digital Innovation to Deliver Actionable Insights in The Veterinary Clinic
The animal health ecosystem is going through a digital transformation, as disruptive tools reshape the way we think about the prevention and prediction of disease, and veterinarians are increasingly using a variety of new digital solutions to empower them in the workplace and improve their productivity. The growing ‘millenialization’ of…
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14 June
Vita Canis raises £4,000 for dog rescue centres
The founder of Vita Canis, a natural aromatherapy pet product business, has raised £4,000 for dog rescue centres, through her ‘Style to Rescue’ online event. Jitka Krizova organised the event, where groomers “put on virtual displays and seminars in aid of animal shelters”. Krizova, who runs Vita Canis, has been…
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