Industry News
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Jul- 2020 -27 July
Natures Menu launches new range
Raw and natural pet food company, Natures Menu, has launched its Complete Working Dog Meals range. The Working Dog complete high calorie meals have been formulated using 85% specially selected cuts of meat, which aim to help sustain energy levels to suit a working dog’s energetic lifestyle. Blended with fruit,…
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27 July
PetPanion to boost growth with latest grant
PetPanion has received a grant of £36,000 in a bid to help the app boost its delivery of pet welfare and veterinary care to an “even more advanced level”. It comes after the group applied to the Innovate UK competition, which aimed to promote new business ideas during the nationwide…
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27 July
Dogs Trust warns of abandonment crisis
Dogs Trust has warned that “tens of thousands” of stray or abandoned dogs could need help in the wake of the pandemic. It comes as the demand for puppies has reportedly “soared” during lockdown, with online searches for puppy purchases up by 166% since lockdown began in March. However, the…
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27 July
Pet foodbank supports families through Covid-19 crisis
The Edinburgh Dog and Cat Home pet foodbank has been supporting pets and their families throughout the coronavirus pandemic in Edinburgh and the Lothians. Edinburgh Dog and Cat Home has seen increased demand for our new service over the lockdown period, working directly with the community to ensure that those…
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24 July
University of Bristol appoints new head of vet school
The University of Bristol has appointed Tim Parkin as the new head of the University’s veterinary school. His role will be effective from 9 November. Professor Parkin is himself a Bristol alumni, having previously qualified with a Bachelor of Veterinary Science degree in 1998. He joined the University of Glasgow…
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24 July
Virtual pet show opens for entries
A virtual charity pet show, which is set to take place in Darlington later this year, is now open for entries from pet owners. The photographic competition has been organised by The Darlington Rotary, and pet owners are encouraged to send in a picture of their pets to partake in…
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24 July
Dogs Trust Ireland warns public of ‘dogfishing’
Dogs Trust Ireland is urging the public about the dangers of being “dogfished” by “doggy dealers” who are putting profits before the welfare of the dogs they are selling. According to online search trends the demand for buying a puppy in Ireland has sky-rocketed by 400% and so too has…
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24 July
Pet purchases soar during UK lockdown
Pet purchases have been listed as one of the “biggest expenses” during the UK lockdown, according to a Barclaycard survey. In total the survey found that £40.6bn was spent on items during lockdown, with Brits spending an average of £771.34 each during lockdown, as retailers capitalised on the demand for…
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23 July
Vets and celebrities campaign against ‘petfishing’
Vets, charities and celebrities have come together with a newly-launched government campaign to warn prospective pet owners against unknowingly buying pets from “unscrupulous” sellers following a rise in pet demand. An open letter signed by celebrities including Kirsty Gallacher, Paul O’Grady and Amanda Holden, and supported by charities including Battersea Dogs and Cats Home,…
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23 July
Zoetis acquires Virtual Recall
Animal health company Zoetis has acquired Virtual Recall, a business that helps veterinary practices to improve their service offering and communication with pet owners. Through this acquisition, Zoetis is able to offer veterinary customers in the UK, Australia and New Zealand a customer engagement software that “improves” client experience beyond…
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