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Ricky Gervais supports RSPCA appeal

The RSPCA announced it has launched an emergency appeal to keep our rescue teams on the frontline saving animals as the coronavirus crisis continues. The appeal, supported by comedian Ricky Gervais, has been launched to support animal rescuers who have been designated as “key workers” by the government.  The charity…

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Kennel Club calls on council leaders to relax restrictions on dog walking areas

The Kennel Club has called on council leaders to relax restrictions on dog walking areas to aid social distancing. The group is urging local councils to do more to help dog walkers stay safe and responsible during the current lockdown period and ensure they can adhere to the social distancing…

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Wilson launches Whitefish Skin Dog Treats range

Wilsons Pet Food has released its new range of Whitefish Skin Dog Treats online and in stores. The new range includes 100% natural fish skins, all sustainably caught MSC fish from Grimsby in the UK and includes extra vitamins and nutrients found naturally in fish. Wilsons said its natural rough…

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Pets at Home to beat guidance amid spiked demand

Pets at Home has revealed that its closing weeks of full-year trading saw “exceptional levels of demand” amid the ongoing coronavirus pandemic. In the period ended 26 March 2020, existing customers increased their average basket size, whilst new customers have accessed its pet products and healthcare services. Trading was largely…

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Banks are failing independent retailers in Covid-19 crisis, says BIRA

High street banks are failing to support small independent retailers in the wake of the Covid-19 crisis, a new members’ survey by the British Independent Retailers Association (Bira) has revealed. Bira asked its members three questions about the support they’ve received following the outbreak of coronavirus – and the results…

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Battersea releases advice for working from home with dogs whilst under lockdown

With the UK currently in lockdown amid the coronavirus outbreak, charity Battersea has put together some tips to help people working from home stay productive while still keeping their dogs entertained and active. The charity’s canine behaviour and training manager, Nathalie Ingham, said although dogs everywhere are likely to be…

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A fifth of SMEs at risk of collapse, say experts

Almost a fifth of SMEs will not survive the coronavirus crisis, according to new findings from the Corporate Finance Network.  The group predicted that the closures would take place within the next four weeks despite government support measures, as the pandemic continues to unfold and affect retail. The network, which…

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Covid-19: RCVS announces changes to renewal fee payments

The RCVS has announced new measures to enable the cost of  annual renewal fees to be spread out over the course of the year in light of the continuing pandemic. The measures were agreed by its council, and will allow UK members to not pay their full renewal fee in…

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RSPCA urges owners to make pet care plan

The RSPCA is encouraging pet owners to make an emergency pet care plan for their pet as the coronavirus outbreak continues. The plan would ensure that animals get the care they need in an emergency, if owners end up severely affected by the ongoing virus. The charity is now asking…

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Monkfield Nutrition supports retailers during pandemic 

Specialist reptile product wholesaler, livefood farm and manufacturer Monkfield Nutrition has reportedly “responded quickly” to the Covid-19 pandemic. The group is now working to support pet stores and ensure that pet reptiles are fed and cared for as the crisis continues. Monkfield Nutrition, one of the largest livefoods farms in…

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