Industry News

Feb- 2020 -

28 February

Sussex veterinary practice moves to £1.8m site

A Sussex veterinary referral practice will expand its services following its move to a new £1.8m site. Anderson Abercromby Veterinary Referrals moved to the new practice in Warnham, Sussex, after it outgrew its previous premises on Ockley, where it has been based since 2005. The move follows a £1.8m investment…

28 February

‘Significant increase’ in CPD compliance, says RCVS

The rate of compliance with requirements on Continuing Professional Development (CPD) has seen a “significant increase”, according to the latest audit from RCVS. The annual audit investigates whether veterinary surgeons and nurses are undertaking the number of hours required by their Codes of Professional Conduct, which is 35 hours per…

28 February

Aberdeen City Council approves £650,000 pet rehoming centre revamp

Major plans to refurbish a pet rehoming centre have been approved by Aberdeen City Council. Seaton-based Mrs Murray’s Home for Stray Dogs and Cats submitted plans for the revamp in December. Speaking to Evening Express, manager Marnie Simpson said: “Where we are at the moment is not fit for purpose…

27 February

Natures Menu donates 1,600 food pouches to charity

Pet food retailer, Natures Menu has donated over 1,600 pouches of dog food to two charities, which specialises in supporting dogs in need: Dogs on the Streets and the Norwich Foodbank centre. Dogs on the Streets is a voluntary run and non-profit charity dedicated to dogs belonging to the homeless…

27 February

Mackle Petfood launches new ‘Norsh’ range

Pet food retailer Mackle Petfoods has launched its new freeze dried food range ‘Norsh’. The new range features two flavours which include, ‘Salmon Skin Twirls’ and ‘Chicken with Fruit and Vegetables.’ The new brand is part of Mackle Petfoods overall growth strategy to explore new and emerging trends and markets…

26 February

BVA issues rally call for colleagues to #BeKind

Officers and senior staff of the leading veterinary and nursing bodies have published an open letter to colleagues decrying the use of “derogatory and offensive language” used in online vet forums, according to the BVA. In the letter, leaders accept the need for challenge and criticism of their views and…

26 February

90% of dog owners confess to feeding scraps to their pets

Some 90% of dog owners have confessed to feeding food scraps and leftovers to their pets. According to a survey of 2,000 owners by pet food retailer Natural Instincts, over half (54%) believed their dogs health and fitness needed improving. The research shows that, on average, dog owners who feed…

25 February

Wilsons Pet Food launches new service model

Wilsons Pet Food has launched its new service model which will provide stockists large and small the opportunity to stock their very own range of raw frozen dog food at Wilsons Pet Food stores. The Scottish-based company currently produces their own branded range of cold pressed and raw frozen dog…

25 February

Witham Pet Store launches in Newland Street

A former pet store owner has returned to the trade opening The Witham Pet Store on Newland Street located in the Essex town. The store, which opened on Saturday (22 February), welcomed customers through its doors at 10am. Owner, Paul Baker told The Braintree and Witham Times that he is…

24 February

Natural Instinct partners with Oxfordshire rescue charity

Raw pet food brand, Natural Instinct, has announced its new partnership with Oxfordshire Lowland Search and Rescue, as it sponsors two fully trained and operational air scenting search rescue dogs. The specialist raw pet food brand, which features a Working Dog Food range, will supply local dogs, Beau and Rip,…