Industry News

Feb- 2021 -

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…

11 February

Biomega calls for pet food manufacturers to phase out glycerine use

Biomega Group has called for pet food manufacturers and suppliers to use natural alternatives in pet food and treats in a bid to phase out the nutritionally devoid ingredient, glycerine. Serving as a humectant, glycerine is used to bind water in canned food and treats by lowering water activity and…

10 February

Two pet brands win Product of the Year awards

Two pet brands have won Product of the Year awards, with Vanish Oxi Action Urine Destroyer Pet Expert and Sheba Fine Flakes in Gravy both taking home awards for innovation within their categories. Product of the Year is the UK’s largest independent survey into product innovation and has run for…

10 February

Mongrel London launches eco-friendly dog toy

Mongrel London has announced the launch of a new hard-wearing and eco-friendly canvas dog toy. The Canvas Dog Bone is said to be long-lasting and durable, and is available in three colours: coal, leaf and natural. The squeaky canvas bones are filled with stuffing made out of recycled plastic bottles,…