Industry News
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Mar- 2021 -24 March
Over a third of owners say dog is overweight, survey finds
Over a third of dog owners (36%) have admitted that their dog is either very or slightly overweight, according to a new study from premium raw pet food brand Natural Instinct. According to the group, increased time at home has led to owners giving dogs extra treats, with 44% of…
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23 March
Skinner’s celebrates 50 years by expanding Field and Trial range
Dog food manufacturer Skinner’s is celebrating 50 years of business by expanding its ‘Field and Trial’ range to also include wet food and treats. The new wet food range can be used as a topper to its current dry food range or can be given to pets as a complete…
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23 March
96% of guinea pig owners do not have pet insurance
Some 96% of guinea pig owners do not have pet insurance, according to a recent survey by the RSPCA. The survey was conducted in partnership with Burgess Pet Care, and comes as the group commemorates Guinea Pig Awareness Week by emphasising “common misconceptions” regarding pet abandonment. Over the past year,…
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23 March
K9 Nation and Waggel reveal partnership deal
K9 Nation, an online community for dog owners and dog-friendly businesses, and Waggel, a new dog insurance provider, have announced a new partnership that will see them work together to support each other’s communities and “modernise” the dog industry. As well as providing educational information and content, the brands plan…
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22 March
A dive into doggy day cares
Bruce Casalis, founder of Bruce’s Doggy Day Care has been in the industry for over 13 years, caring for the individual needs of every dog that visits one of his centres. He first started out by walking dogs in the park and after seeing the demand for a registered professional,…
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22 March
Dogstival to go ahead this June
Dogstival is set to go ahead this summer in line with government restrictions, with dates set for 5 June and 6 June in Burley Park in the New Forest. The weekend festival will feature a host of activities, including ‘Barkour’ a parkour adventure playground for dogs and canicross, cross country…
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22 March
Gov launches £56m high street fund
The government has announced a new £56m investment into UK high streets and seaside towns to ensure a “successful reopening” of the sector this summer. The ‘Welcome Back Fund’ aims to help councils improve the “look and feel” of local high streets, by investing in street planting, parks, green spaces…
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19 March
IAMS launches new campaign ahead of National Pet Day
To coincide with National Pet Day on the 11 April 2021, pet food manufacturer IAMS is investing in a three-month brand campaign spanning TV, radio, digital and print media. According to the group, the campaign aims to remind pet owners that IAMS’ products contain “high quality animal protein that provides…
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19 March
VetChef launches carbon ‘pawprint’ tracker
Fresh pet food platform VetChef is aiming to help pet owners reduce the environmental impact of dog ownership through the launch of its ‘carbon pawprint tracker’. According to the group, the tracker enables owners to make informed decisions on pet nutrition by analysing ingredients to give recipes a low, medium…
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19 March
Import of puppies more than doubles amid lockdown
The import of puppies into the UK has risen “substantially” during lockdown, according to the Animal and Plant Health Agency (APHA). The government body’s annual statistics revealed that the number of dogs being commercially imported into the country has increased by more than 50% due to lockdown. The number of…
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