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Pet Sustainability Coalition publishes industry-wide sustainability report

The Pet Sustainability Coalition (PSC) has published what it says is the first comprehensive assessment of environmental and social progress across the global pet industry, with findings suggesting sustainability is increasingly seen as a commercial strategy.The ‘State of Sustainability in the Pet Industry 2025’ report draws on data from PSC’s…

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Petgevity partners with Petscribers to help cut pet medication costs

Petgevity has partnered with Petscribers to give its policyholders access to tools designed to reduce the cost of pet prescription medication, as concerns continue to grow over affordability and transparency in the UK veterinary market. The insurer, which is part of the Staysure Group, stated that it is the first…

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Waterless launches Nilaqua Pets cleansing micellar water

Waterless, a UK-based manufacturer of waterless cleaning and hygiene products, has launched a new product in its Nilaqua Pets range with the introduction of a cleansing micellar water designed for use on dogs. The water-based, oil-free formula is intended for cleaning sensitive areas such as around the eyes, mouth and…

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Birmingham Dogs Home appoints Dr Scott Miller as ambassador

Birmingham Dogs Home has appointed television vet and animal welfare campaigner Dr Scott Miller as a charity ambassador. Miller, who regularly appears on ITV’s This Morning, will work with the charity to raise awareness of its rehoming work, support education initiatives and strengthen community outreach across the West Midlands. The…

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My Three Cats expands into Blackpool with first franchise launch

Specialist cat-sitting service My Three Cats has expanded into Blackpool, launching its first franchise territory as demand for feline-only, in-home care continues to grow. The new franchise will cover Blackpool and the Fylde coast and will be operated by Rachel Wrigley, alongside her husband Adam and son Sam. The family…

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Napo to include GPS pet tracking as standard in insurance policies

Napo Pet Insurance has partnered with pet technology company Tractive to include GPS tracking and health monitoring devices as standard with eligible new insurance policies. Under the agreement, new Napo customers will receive a Tractive GPS device as part of their cover, rather than as an optional add-on.  The move…

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WHM Pet donates feed and funds to Rabbit Rescue Northwest

WHM Pet has donated rabbit feed and £100 to Rabbit Rescue Northwest, a charity that rescues, rehabilitates and rehomes domestic rabbits across the region. The donation followed a competition run in Best4Bunny Magazine, in which readers were invited to nominate rabbit rescues to receive support from the pet feed manufacturer. …

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Purina Pro Plan launches first 3D billboard at Piccadilly Circus

Purina Pro Plan has launched its first three-dimensional billboard at Piccadilly Circus, unveiling a festive advertising display featuring tennis player Andy Murray and his puppy, Bonnie. The out-of-home activation, which runs from 22 to 28 December, takes over the full Piccadilly Circus screen every hour and marks the latest phase…

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Pets at Home appoints James Bailey as chief executive

Pets at Home Group has appointed former Waitrose managing director James Bailey as its next chief executive, with effect from 30 March 2026. Bailey will join the UK pet care retailer after more than five years at Waitrose, where he was managing director from April 2020. During that period, he…

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Defra unveils animal welfare reforms billed as biggest in a generation

The government is to launch a new Animal Welfare Strategy on 22 December, setting out a package of reforms aimed at improving protections for pets, farm animals and wildlife. The Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra) said the strategy would introduce measures to end puppy farming, strengthen enforcement…

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