Industry News
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Jul- 2020 -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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16 July
Vets learn sign language for deaf clients
Southfields Veterinary Specialists announced it is training its team members in sign language and introducing see-through face masks in a bid to continue communication with deaf clients. The Essex-based referral centre has introduced the new measures after leading deaf charities warned that the growing use of face coverings, which are…
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16 July
Benyfit Natural recalls products over salmonella fears
Pet food manufacturer Benyfit Natural has recalled several types of its frozen raw dog food range containing beef as a precaution, following the detection of salmonella in another un-released beef product. Some of the recalled products were also sold under the names of Unique Pets, Embark on Raw and Newland…
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16 July
Usdaw welcomes compulsory wearing of face coverings in shops
Retail trade union Usdaw has welcomed the mandatory wearing of face coverings in shops, but warns that it can only be effective alongside existing social distancing and hygiene procedures. Earlier this week wearing a face covering in retail shops and supermarkets will be made compulsory from the 24 July. It…
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15 July
Bestpets named ‘wholesaler of the year’
Bestpets has been voted “wholesaler of the year” in the Pet Product Marketing Retailer Recommended Awards 2020, for the second consecutive year. The voting was open for a month supported by a campaign in Pet Product Marketing magazine as well as online channels. In addition, Bestpets previously claimed victory at…
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