Industry News

Mar- 2020 -

3 March

Brits spending more on pets than ever, research reveals

Brits are spending more on their pets than ever, according to Argos Petcare. Petcare sales at Argos soared by 70% in just five years, with sales this January up an extraordinary 19% on the same month in 2019. Argos attributed the rise of the ‘petfluencer’ for the rise in the…

3 March

Pet snakes pile on the pounds due to diet and lack of space, says BVA

Obesity in snakes is a growing issue which has been attributed to over feeding and a lack of exercise, the president of the British Veterinary Association (BVA) has said. Daniella Dos Santos said she has seen a large number of pet snakes with obesity issues whilst working as a small…

2 March

Kirkintilloch pet shop closes after 20 years

A pet store in Kirkintilloch has closed its doors after more than twenty years in business. In a statement released on the shop’s Facebook page today, the owners of Wagtail Pet Suppliers said: “As of the end of March 2020 we will be closing the shop. We are giving up…

2 March

Utility Bidder announces partnership with PIF

Business switching advice service Utility Bidder has announced its new partnership with the Pet Industry Federation (PIF). In teaming up with Utility Bidder, PIF’s 2,000 members will benefit from “competitive rates” on gas and electricity as well as being able to take advantage of a personal account manager who will…

2 March

11% of cat owners take their pets to the vet once a year

Some 23% of cat owners and 11% of dog owners take their pets to the vets once a year, with some pets never been taken to the vets. According to a new research conducted by MSD Animal Health, surveying over 5,000 pet owners from France, Germany, Italy, Spain and the…

2 March

Government launches ‘Petfished’ campaign

The government has today (2 March) launched a new campaign aimed at raising awareness of puppy and kitten farming, with the aim of encouraging the public to be aware of illegal, low-welfare breeders. The ‘Petfished’ campaign warns potential owners that they may be “more likely to come across deceitful sellers…

Feb- 2020 -

28 February

46% of vet students failing to make ends meet, study suggests

Part-time work for veterinary students is on the rise as almost half (46%) say that they have less money than they need to live on, according to new data from the latest BVA and AVS Survey 2019. The findings, which were presented at the annual AVS Congress over the weekend,…

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…