Industry News
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May- 2020 -26 May
UK faces ‘puppy shortage’ amid lockdown
The UK is reportedly facing a “puppy shortage” following an increased demand for pets amid the ongoing nationwide lockdown. According to the Financial Times, the sudden increase in demand has resulted in “soaring prices”, with reports that prices have been quoted at twice the level they were before the pandemic. …
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26 May
Non-essential retailers set to open in June
Thousands of high street shops, department stores and shopping centres across England are set to reopen next month once they are “Covid-19 secure” and can show customers will be kept safe, Prime Minister Boris Johnson has said. All non-essential retailers including shops selling clothes, shoes, toys, furniture, books, and electronics,…
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26 May
‘Many independent retailers are ready to reopen now’, says Bira CEO
The CEO of The British Independent Retailers Association (Bira) Andrew Goodacre has said many independent retailers are ready to reopen now, having already worked hard to put measures in place to keep both customers and staff safe. The news comes as non-essential retailers will be allowed to reopen from Monday,…
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26 May
Vets offer video examination tips for pet owners amid lockdown
Teesside-based animal hospital Wear Referrals has produced a video to help dog owners carry out basic examinations on their pets during the lockdown. Wear Referrals, in Bradbury, County Durham, has filmed the basic health check video to help provide support and assistance to pet owners who are unable to get…
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22 May
The PharmPet Co launches amid Covid-19 lockdown
Online veterinary pharmacy The PharmPet Co has launched to customers across the UK this month, amid the Covid-19 pandemic. The decision was made by brothers Neil and Phil Younger, and their father, Keith, who together established the business in 2019. The family of pharmacists have 60 years of industry experience…
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22 May
Purina debuts reusable food dispenser
Nestlé is rolling out a new reusable and refillable dispenser for Purina cat food in order to eliminate single-use packaging across its products. The reusable dispenser has been piloted in a four-month trial across three sites in Switzerland. The product was reportedly well-received by consumers, and the trial will be…
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22 May
Animals killed in pet shop blaze
Several animals have died after a pet shop blaze in Sheerness yesterday (21 May) evening. According to Kent Online, fire crews were called to Cuddles n Bubbles shortly after 5pm, but dozens of animals were unable to be saved. Witnesses reported seeing thick black smoke coming out of the building,…
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22 May
BSAVA appoints new Professor Ian Ramsey as president
BSAVA has announced the appointment of Professor Ian Ramsey as its new president for 2020/2021. Ramsey succeeds Sue Parerson to the post and has served BSAVA as a regional secretary, member of several committees and chair of Petsavers and Scientific. He gained both the UK and European Diplomas in Small…
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21 May
RSPCA hospitals treat 5,495 emergencies during lockdown
The RSPCA has revealed it treated 5,495 emergency cases across its animal hospitals and clinics since the beginning of lockdown. Its five animal hospitals and clinics have continued to operate, providing emergency care to thousands of animals rescued by frontline officers during the crisis. Since 23 March, its hospitals in…
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21 May
Duchess of Cambridge’s brother launches new freeze-dried dog food company
The Duchess of Cambridge’s brother, James Middleton, has announced the launch of his new freeze-dried dog food company, in honour of his therapy dog Ella. In a blog post on the company’s website, Middleton revealed he suffered from depression after starting his greeting cards business Boomf in 2013. He said:…
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