Industry News
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Jul- 2020 -21 July
VetPartners expands to France
VetPartners’ expansion across Europe is set to continue with the group preparing to welcome its first French practices. The UK-based veterinary group expanded into Italy in 2019, with the acquisition of five practices, and expects further growth in France in coming months. Vincent Parez, managing director of VetPartners France, said…
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20 July
PATS Telford 2020 cancelled
The organisers of PATS Telford have confirmed that the pet trade show will no longer go ahead, following the latest guidance on conference and business events. The industry show was initially set to take place between 27 September and 28 September 2020. However, the Prime Minister’s announcement last Friday (17…
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20 July
Footfall sees ‘most modest’ decline since lockdown
Footfall rose by 4.5% last week against the week prior, according to the latest figures from Springboard. The group said this rise was largely driven by high streets and shopping centres, where footfall rose by 6.8% and 4.7%, respectively, while slipping 0.7% in retail parks. While this recorded rise was…
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20 July
ICatCare handed International Cat Day’s custodianship
International Cat Care (ICatCare) has announced it has been passed over International Cat Day’s custodianship over 2020’s event. The organisation has revealed it is planning a programme around the theme of “happy cats”, and hopes to get charities, specialists, veterinary professionals and volunteers come together on the day to share…
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20 July
BSAVA launches science webinar series
The BSAVA has launched its series of science webinars to take a closer look at some of the papers published in the Journal of Small Animal Practice (JSAP). In each webinar the authors of featured papers will discuss the results and application of their papers with a panel and answer…
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17 July
Kennel Club cancels Discover Dogs event
The Kennel Club has cancelled this year’s Discover Dogs event due to the coronavirus pandemic. The event, which was due to take place in London in October, will no longer go ahead due to the continued restrictions arising from the Covid-19 pandemic and current government advice against staging large public…
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17 July
Cool Dog launches vegan ice cream in UK
Cool Dog has launched its new artisan, vegan, lactose-free ice cream just for dogs in the UK. Cool Dog is available in a 120ml lidded pot or a 5-litre tub to sell in scoops with a choice of vanilla, banana and blueberry flavours. The 100% natural dog treat with no…
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17 July
Pet cafe to open in Bury
A new pet cafe and bakery is set to open its doors in Bury next month. According to the Bury Times, Paws for Coffee is described as a “cafe for pooches and other pets where owners are welcome”. The site will provide freshly baked dog treats everyday, including ‘pup cakes’,…
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17 July
Pet trade must refocus on small animals, says retailer
A retailer that specialises in guinea pigs has called on the industry to change its “archaic” approach to small animals. HayPigs has warned that the industry must take more “responsibility” in educating owners about caring for small animals at the point of purchase, after warning that “hundreds” of guinea pigs…
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16 July
One in 10 considered getting pet during lockdown
Over one in 10 people either became pet owners, or considered becoming one during the nationwide lockdown, according to the latest research from Compare the Market. The majority of people began looking for pets before restrictions were enforced, however, with 16% of potential owners looking for pets in the run…
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