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Pet Records launches Boop Digital Vaccination Certificates

Pet Records has announced the launch of Boop, a digital vaccination certificate platform,for the veterinary trade in the UK. Boop allows vets to create digital records which are instantly shared to their clients. The product auto-populates vaccination details, capturing important pet details including the microchip number and ensuring all certificates…

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Harbour Veterinary Group opens new £3m practice in Portsmouth

Harbour Veterinary Group has opened a new £3m hospital in Portsmouth, the third of its sites in the area to relocate in the past two years. The group’s Harbour Veterinary Hospital in North End moved in July to a 7,235 sq ft purpose-built building at Anchorage Retail Park on Portsea…

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Pawer Water wins pet wellness award

Pet hydration company Pawer Water has been named 2025 pet wellness company of the year at the Pet Innovation Awards. The awards recognise new products, brands and ideas in the global pet care industry.  Judges cited Pawer Water’s approach to hydration, product formulation and wellness-focused ethos as setting “a new…

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The Kennel Club urges Holyrood to deliver shock collar ban

The Kennel Club has expressed serious concern over delays from the Scottish Government in taking action towards banning electric shock collars. As part of the review of the Animals and Wildlife (Penalties, Protections and Powers) (Scotland) Act 2020, the Scottish Government committed to undertaking a public consultation regarding the use…

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Pooch and Mutt launches at-home gut health test for dogs

Pet health brand Pooch and Mutt has launched an at-home gut health testing service and tailored supplement plans for dogs. The company said the test, developed by canine microbiome analysis specialist BIOME9, uses research and artificial intelligence to examine dogs’ gut microbiomes and identify imbalances. It is available online for…

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Karnlea launches new supplement range for cats

Natural pet nutrition company Karnlea has launched a new supplement range designed specifically for cats. The line, available from this month and set to make its public debut at Cat Show Live in September, comprises five functional toppers aimed at common feline health concerns.  These include: Beauty: a skin and…

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OATA warns against ‘one-size-fits-all’ fish welfare policy

The Ornamental Aquatic Trade Association (OATA) has welcomed a call by the Scottish Animal Welfare Commission (SAWC) for a code of practice for farmed and ornamental fish, but warned that some of the recommendations could prove “unworkable”. SAWC’s report, Ascribing Sentience to Fish: Potential Policy Implications, supports recognising fish as…

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Kormotech expands into Bulgaria with Petmall partnership

Kormotech has announced that it has partnered with Petmall to offer its products across Bulgaria. Petmall also operates 17 physical stores and plans to open eight more over the next year and a half, expanding into more cities and strengthening its market leadership position. Dry and wet recipes from Optimeal,…

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London Vet Specialists launches oncology service for pets

London Vet Specialists (LVS) has launched a new oncology department to treat pets diagnosed with cancer at its hospital in Hammersmith. The Linnaeus-owned multidisciplinary hospital has appointed European diplomat Sofia Ramos to lead the service.  She is joined by lead oncology nurse Inge Breathnach, a registered veterinary nurse with veterinary…

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Firelight Capital Partners acquires Snif-Snax

Salmon and chicken pet treats company Snif-Snax has been acquired by American private equity firm Firelight Capital Partners for an undisclosed amount. Along with the acquisition of Snif-Snax, Firelight has also announced Kevin Fick and Jeff Sutherland will be joining the team. Fick will lead the company as CEO of…

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