Industry News

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9 April

Dogs Trust appeals to keep chocolate out of reach of dogs

Dogs Trust is appealing dog owners to be vigilant and keep the chocolate out of reach of their pets. With the bank holiday weekend approaching, Dogs Trust are aiming to raise awareness of the continued risk that the consumption of chocolate poses to canines. Lauren Price, from Gloucester, recently had…

8 April

BVA clarifies advice issued to BBC

The British Veterinary Association has had to clarify its position following a BBC report about cats and coronavirus. The report’s headline had suggested that veterinary advice was to keep all cats indoors, but the BVA has now explained this must only be the case for infected households or self-isolating pet…

8 April

Battersea launches online baking class for pet owners

Battersea Dogs and Cats Home has announced the launch of a new online baking series aimed towards pet owners as the national lockdown continues. The series will provide tutorials on how owners can bake treats for cats and dogs, using such ingredients as carrots, tuna and potato. The series will…

8 April

Average UK SME does not have enough cash to cover debts due in 2021, says UHY

The average UK SME does not have enough cash to cover debts due in the next year, according to new research from accountancy firm UHY Hacker Young. The firm’s analysis of the balance sheets of more than 13,500 SMEs in the UK showed that the average SME now has only…

8 April

CFSG issues new guidelines for pet businesses operating during Covid-19 pandemic

The Canine and Feline Sector Group (CFSG) has issued new guidance for pet businesses operating during the coronavirus pandemic to offer “clear advice” as to how they can comply with requirements. The document, which is subject to change amid government advice, entitled ‘Covid-19 – Advice for Animal Related Businesses and…

8 April

Barking Heads announce partnership with Blue Cross amid Covid-19 pandemic

Natural and ethical dog food brand, Barking Heads, has partnered with Blue Cross to help support vulnerable pet owners affected by the current Covid-19 crisis. In collaboration with The Trussell Trust, which supports a nationwide network of food banks, Blue Cross and Barking Heads have distributed 9,000 dog and cat…

7 April

Charley Chau Opens ‘Emergency Dog Supplies’ Store

Luxury dog bed company Charley Chau has announced the launch of an Emergency Dog Supplies Shop to help customers source priority items during the pandemic. The pop-up store, which was launched in less than a week, has a small edit of essential items to “keep dogs well fed, amused and…

7 April

RSPCA issues warning following spike in rabbit incidents

The RSPCA has warned the public to think carefully about purchasing rabbits, having received 5,482 rabbit incidents reported in 2019 alone. The charity warned that rabbits are “often perceived as an ideal ‘starter pet’ for young children”, but have very complex needs and are one of the most neglected pets…

7 April

Pet Panion launches app for vets amid coronavirus pandemic

Pet Panion has launched a free-to-download app to help vets struggling to cope with emergency veterinary care provision with just a skeleton staff. Amidst reports of vets facing abuse when clinics are closed, Pet Panion puts a pet’s medical records in the owner’s hands – enables a practice to easily…

7 April

AMTRA welcomes changes to animal medication amid coronavirus pandemic

AMTRA (the Animal Medicines Training Regulatory Authority) has welcomed changes to the way certain animal medicines can be prescribed during the coronavirus pandemic. The new policy, effective immediately, allows registered animal medicine advisors (RAMAs or SQOs) to remotely prescribe and authorise the supply of animal medicines such as flea treatments,…