Industry News
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May- 2021 -12 May
Supreme Petfoods virtual training sessions accredited by Vetpol
Supreme Petfoods has announced that the free virtual training it provides about care of small pets is now accredited by SQP regulator Vetpol. The content has been developed by Supreme with leading veterinary specialists and expert veterinary nurses with a specific focus on the care of small pets. In total…
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12 May
Taylor & Hart launches ‘Pooch Pendants’ range
Taylor and Hart has announced the launch of its new range of ‘Pooch Pendants’ for wedding ceremonies. The design of each specific pendant is set to match a dog’s collar with their owner’s engagement ring. A recent survey by the bespoke jeweller found that 30% of pet owners either have…
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11 May
Millennials driving plant-based diets for dogs, VetChef finds
Two out of five (38%) of pet dogs in the UK could soon follow a mostly plant-based diet, according to new research by fresh pet food platform VetChef. It found a rise in flexitarianism is being driven by the millennial age group, with over half (56%) of 18-24-year-olds saying they…
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11 May
Sanicat unveils new rebrand
Sanicat has publicly revealed its new rebranding and customer strategy in a bid to improve its brand and products. For the last 60 years, Sanicat has been a key player in the European pet product marketplace and has a portfolio of 65 products which stretches to over 90 countries around…
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10 May
Mars Petcare shows LGBT+ support with new packaging
Mars Petcare has unveiled a new pack design across its Dreamies range to celebrate its support for the LGBT Foundation. As part of its commitment to the LGBT+ community and their mental health, the group has made a donation to the charity to go towards funding its helpline. To mark…
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10 May
New gov taskforce to investigate reported rise in pet thefts
A new government taskforce was launched by environment secretary George Eustice on Saturday (8 May) to investigate the reported rise in pet theft since the beginning of lockdown. Over the past year, sales platforms have reported a considerable rise in puppy and kitten prices, with people deciding to adopt or…
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7 May
Pets Choice to manufacture two new pet food products
Pets Choice has announced that it will manufacture two new pet food products, Spikes Scrummy Meaty Can and Webbox Naturals Dry Puppy Food. Spike’s Scrummy Meaty Supper is the latest addition to Spike’s hedgehog food range. The 100% natural product contains no artificial flavours or colours and has no added…
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7 May
Dogs Trust calls for older dogs to be rehomed
Dogs Trust is urging for the public to rehome older dogs instead of purchasing puppies during lockdown. This is in response to the charity finding almost half of people looking to adopt were searching for a four-legged friend under the age of six months Adam Clowes, the charity’s operations director,…
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7 May
Charley Chau partners with Dogstival 2021
Luxury dog bedding designers Charley Chau has announced a new partnership deal with this year’s Dogstival. Dogstival will be Charley Chau’s first event since the start of the pandemic and is the brand’s first ever dog festival partnership. The partnership features two hero activations – the ‘Face of Dogstival’ and…
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6 May
70% of pet owners want access to online treatment, says Joii Pet Care
70% of people agree that pets should be able to get medical assessments online and prescriptions delivered to their owners door, according to a study conducted by YouGov on behalf Joii Pet Care. The survey, which questioned 1,843 British pet owners, also found that 82% believe online veterinary services and…
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