Industry News
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May- 2020 -13 May
Keep unneutered cats indoors, urge animal charities
The RSPCA has warned that a current cat overpopulation across the UK could “get worse” with lockdown with the birth of “hundreds” of unwanted kittens. In light of this, animal welfare charities across the UK are now urging the owners of unneutered cats to help prevent a new ‘kitten season’.…
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13 May
Forthglade launches natural soft bites
Dog food manufacturer Forthglade has launched a new natural soft bites dog treat. The new natural soft bites are available in salmon, lamb or turkey recipes, each combined with sweet potato and botanicals such as mint, dill, sage and parsley, to aid a dog’s digestive and immune system. Forthglade said…
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13 May
BVA and RCVS respond to government easing lockdown restrictions
The British Veterinary Association (BVA) and the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons (RCVS) have responded to the latest plan from the government on easing lockdown restrictions in England, explaining that veterinary practices are “still not operating business as usual”. The statement said veterinary professionals have been working throughout the lockdown,…
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13 May
Young Kennel Club Summer Camp cancelled
The 2020 Young Kennel Club (YKC) Summer Camp has been cancelled amid the ongoing pandemic, the Kennel Club has announced. The summer programme for youths was set to take place between 12 August 12 and 17 August at Rutland Showground in Oakham, but will no longer go ahead. The Kennel…
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12 May
Chancellor extends furlough scheme until October
Chancellor of the Exchequer Rishi Sunak has extended the Government’s furlough scheme until the end of October. Announcing the decision in the house of commons today (12 May) Sunak revealed that “no changes whatsoever” will be made to the current scheme until the end of July. However he noted that…
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12 May
RSPCA partners with local food banks amid Covid-19 pandemic
Animal charity RSPCA has announced two of its London branches have teamed up with their local food bank to help provide a regular supply of pet food to vulnerable owners during the Covid-19 pandemic. The Wimbledon Foodbank has joined forces with RSPCA Wimbledon, Wandsworth and Sutton Branch as well as…
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12 May
Broadreach Nature partners with PawSquad
Broadreach Nature has revealed it is offering free veterinary support to customers during the ongoing pandemic. The Hertfordshire-based natural pet healthcare business will now offer customers complimentary, full online access to veterinary support, as well as deliver veterinary approved and developed natural healthcare products and premium pet foods. The business…
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12 May
Royal Canin appoints new sales and marketing director
Royal Canin UK and Ireland has announced the appointment of Greg Pitts as specialist pet trade sales and marketing director for its UK division. Pitts will replace May Philpott, who has moved to a new role within the Royal Canin Global team. Pitts previously worked in account management at GSK,…
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12 May
Reopening independent stores must be part of first phase of exit plan, says Bira
Independent retail businesses can offer a safe shopping environment and will help keep people within their local communities’, says the head of the British Independent Retailers Association (Bira). Andrew Goodacre is calling for small independent shops to reopen during the first phase of lifting lockdown restrictions outlined in government documents.…
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11 May
Inspired Pet Nutrition turnover rises
Inspired Pet Nutrition has revealed that its turnover rose to almost £100m in its latest annual results, following a £60m investment in the business. The Welsh company filed accounts revealing a turnover of £96.3m in the year ended 30 June 2019, up 3.4% against the year prior. It comes as…
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