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17 February

MPs support Battersea’s animal cruelty campaign

Over 100 MPs have showed their support for five-year prison sentences for animal cruelty at a reception held by Battersea in Parliament. The event was in support the charity’s campaign to increase the maximum sentence for the most serious animal cruelty offences. MPs were invited to sign Battersea’s pledge board…

13 February

NIVA appoints Susan Cunningham as president

The Northern Ireland Branch of the British Veterinary Association has appointed Susan Cunningham as president of North of Ireland Veterinary Association (NIVA). NIVA represents the interests and collective voice of all sectors within the local veterinary profession which include practice, government, research, industry and academia. Cunningham is currently in small…

13 February

DogsTrust advises on how to keep safe during Storm Dennis

Dog charity Dogs Trust has offered advice on how to keep dogs “happy” and “safe” with Storm Dennis due to hit the UK this weekend. The charity has said if the If the storm is disrupting your dog’s exercise routine, activities such as a toy filled with food so that…

12 February

Ceva Animal Health to launch ‘Pet Anxiety Month’ campaign

Animal product manufacturer Ceva Animal Health has announced the launch of a ‘Pet Anxiety Month’ in March. The nationwide campaign, which is in its second consecutive year, will raise awareness of pet anxieties amongst pet owners and highlight what can be done to help anxious pets. The scheme includes professional…

12 February

58% of dog owners share their bed with dogs, study suggests

Some 58% of Brit dog owners say they share their bed with dogs, according to a new study by pet food company Burns Pet Nutrition. The new survey of 2,000 people found that over a third of UK dog owners admit they prefer their pets to their partners and, given…

11 February

Henry Bell & Co offers advice on nest boxes

Bird and pet food manufacturer Henry Bell and Co has offered advice on nest box education, ahead of national nest box week (14-21 February 2020). The Henry Bell range of Nest Boxes are specifically designed to encourage different bird species, including Robins, Blue Tits, Great Tits, House Sparrows and Wrens. …

11 February

Canine Partners seeking volunteers to assist dogs in training

Dog charity Canine Partners is seeking volunteers to offer “the best start in life” to a puppy training to be an assistant dog. The charity trains assistance dogs to transform the lives of people with disabilities, boosting their confidence and independence. It is looking for puppy parents in their 13…

10 February

HMRC yields £16 from small businesses for every £1 spent on staff

HMRC’s investigations into individuals and small businesses produced a yield of approximately £16 for every £1 spent on staff last year, according to research by international law firm Pinsent Masons. The firm said the “huge” return on investment in staff outweighs returns seen by other private sector businesses. Whilst HMRC’s…

10 February

Vital Pet Group strengthens its senior management team

Vital Pet Group has strengthened its senior management team with the appointment of three new recruits. Heather McManus takes on a new post as sales and marketing director, whilst Helen Goddard has been appointed as its senior buying. Joining them, Zoe Fleming has been appointed as its head of customer…

10 February

Happy Hounds recall 10 products that ‘may pose a risk to health’

Pet food manufacturer Happy Hounds has issued a recall for a range of its frozen dog food products because they “may pose a risk to health.” This is the second recall by the raw pet food manufacturer in the past month, as three of its products were linked to cases…