Industry News
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Sep- 2020 -1 September
IVC Evidensia members appointed to industry-leading councils
IVC Evidensia has announced that two members of the group have been appointed to two of the councils responsible for regulating the industry. Matthew Rendle, nursing manager and exotics referral at Holly House Vets, has now been elected as chair of the RCVS VN council, having been on the council…
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Aug- 2020 -28 August
Dogs Trust warns of impending dog behaviour crisis
A quarter of dog owners have reported at least one new behavioural problem in their pets during lockdown, according to new research by Dogs Trust. In response to the findings, the charity has issued advice to owners to help them manage their dog’s behaviour and help their dogs adjust to…
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28 August
Kennel Club hosts BOAS webcast
The Kennel Club announced it has hosted a “unique” webcast to discuss brachycephalic health and what can be done “collaboratively to ensure a healthier future for dogs”. The webcast was chaired by Kennel Club chairman, Tony Allcock. Its panel included Dr Jane Ladlow, European and Royal College specialist in small…
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28 August
Burgos Pet World extends aquatic centre
Burgos Pet World has formally opened an extension to its shop in order to provide a new aquatic centre, according to local paper the Andover Advertiser. The family-run pet store was first opened in 1972 in Ragged Appleshaw, before relocating to Andover three years later. After moving back to Ragged…
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27 August
Burns Pet Nutrition opens dog spa
Burns Pet Nutrition has announced the launch of its new Burns Dog Spa, which has now opened its doors in Kidwelly at the group’s Burns farm shop. The salon offers a range of services and treatments, including traditional washing, grooming and styling, nail trimming, ear cleaning, as well as facials…
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27 August
Majority of retail office workers feel unsafe returning to work after Covid-19
Only 28% of office workers in the retail, catering and leisure sector feel safe returning to work after the pandemic, despite new health and safety measures that have been put in place. This is according to new research from insurance provider Protectivity, which asked office workers around the UK how…
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27 August
Herbal food best for pet anxiety, says vet expert
Veterinary expert and TV personality, Joe Inglis, is raising awareness of the benefits of herbal dog food, which can reportedly work to ease separation anxiety and stress in pets. It comes as the expert, who has appeared on Vets in Practice, Blue Peter, The One Show and This Morning, anticipates…
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26 August
StreetVet partners with Webbox
StreetVet has partnered with Webbox in a bid to secure food donations for animals during the coronavirus pandemic. The animal welfare charity, which offers food and veterinary aid to homeless people and their pets, said that without support from pet food manufacturer Webbox, it would have “struggled to continue” after…
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26 August
Retail jobs in sharpest fall since 2009
Retail employment fell at the fastest rate since February 2009 in the year to August, with an even sharper decline anticipated in the year to September, according to the CBI’s latest monthly Distributive Trades Survey. The survey – which featured 63 retailers among its 128 respondents – also showed a…
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25 August
UK footfall accelerates fourfold
Footfall in UK retail destinations rose by 4.1% last week against the week before, marking a “significant” acceleration in the prior week’s rise of 0.8%, and 1.8% rise in the same week last year. According to the latest data from Springboard, this was largely driven by rises in footfall of…
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