Industry News

Feb- 2021 -

15 February

Kennelpak faces supply chain issues

Kennelpak has revealed publicly it is facing supply chain problems resulting from the Covid-19 pandemic, notably with the Yakers dog chews brand. The brand is currently seeing an increased demand of 97% per month compared to this time last year. In a letter to customers, Kennelpak’s national sales manager, Rob…

15 February

Imports of dogs into the UK more than doubles amid lockdown

The number of dogs being commercially imported into the UK has risen by more than 50% during lockdown. According to the RSPCA, imports from Romania have grown by 67% from 19,489 to 32,525 as the demand for puppies soared in the UK. Annual statistics released by the Animal and Plant…

12 February

UK suffers record 9.9% GDP slump

GDP declined by 9.9% in 2020, a figure which is more than double of what was recorded in 2009 after the UK’s financial crisis. According to the ONS, the fall was largely due to restrictions which were in place for most of the year, forcing the economy to operate at limiting trading levels. Figures…

12 February

Burns Pet Nutrition launches free online weight loss support group

Burns Pet Nutrition has launched a new support group exclusively for owners of overweight and obese dogs. The Hounds Dropping Pounds weight loss group was launched on Facebook last month as a way to combat the growing crisis of overweight pets in the UK. It comes as the PDSA estimates…

12 February

Miracle’s Mission launches charity shampoo

Miracle’s Mission has announced the launch of the Natural Dog Shampoo for £5 with the profits from the sales going to help needy, vulnerable and disabled dogs in distress. The charity is a non-profit animal welfare organisation that works with sick, injured and difficult animals. Its mission is to provide…

12 February

Two thirds of pet owners consider dogs their ‘best friends’

Around two thirds (67%) of pet owners consider their dogs to be their “best friends”, according to a survey conducted by Kennel Club to celebrate Valentine’s Day. Furthermore, 57% of respondents said they would not consider a relationship with someone who does not like dogs. Over a quarter (27%) said…

12 February

Test and treat our dogs’ bacterial skin infections: Time to look after our antibiotics

Over the past year, most of our lives have been dominated by a viral pandemic. However, bacterial infections and in particularly the problems associated with multidrug-resistant bacterial pathogens remain amongst the biggest challenges to human and animal health of our time. Antibiotics are life-saving drugs that are used to treat…

11 February

RSPB issues advice for bird care as temperatures fall

The RSPB is urging people to feed their garden birds in order to help them survive the cold weather snap this month. As snow and icy temperatures continue across the country, the wildlife charity is appealing to the public to care for wild birds, adding that birds need more energy…

11 February

OATA urges government to resolve animal importation issues

The Ornamental Aquatic Trade Association (OATA) has urged the government to resolve problems surrounding the importation of livestock animal by-products and plants, into the UK, Europe and the rest of the world. In a letter penned by the chief executive of the OATA Dominic Whitmee he stated that businesses throughout…

11 February

RSPCA calls for donations to Pets at Home fundraiser

The Royal Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (RSPCA) is calling on the public for donations to Pet at Home’s annual fundraiser. Every year, the charity teams up with the pet product to raise money and awareness for animal welfare. The public are able to make donations through…