Industry News

Jan- 2020 -

24 January

Webbox reveals ‘obscure’ pet laws in the UK

Encouraging your dog to bark the Lancashire Coast could lead to a £5,000 fine and even a criminal record unless instructed to by police, according to a study by pet food company Webbox. Webbox has revealed some of the most “obscure” pet laws in the UK that pet owners might…

24 January

Breeder receives lifetime ban for ear-cropping

A celebrity dog breeder has been banned from keeping dogs for life and ordered to pay more than £10,000 after he admitted to taking part in illegally cropping puppies’ ears. Breeder Simon Davis mutilated the puppies’ ears, then sold them on for thousands of pounds to customers including Little Mix…

24 January

Designer dogs cost UK pet owners £33k

Designer dogs cost an average of £2,000 to take care of in the first year, according to finance experts Ocean Finance. The group estimated that a lifetime of caring for a designer dogs added up to £33k. An analysis of the first year costs of the six “most fashionable” designer…

23 January

89% of pet owners think their pets are ‘jealous’ of their phones

Some of 89% of pet owners say that their pets have tried to get their attention whilst they were using an electrical device because “they felt left out.” According to a study by pet insurance company, Bought By Manny, 48% of pet owners said their pets make noises when they…

23 January

College launches dog grooming academy

Coleg Cambria, a higher education college in north east Wales, has announced the opening of its new dog grooming salon and training academy. The Collar and Comb Dog Grooming Academy will open at the college’s Llysfasi site, and will formally begin seminars on 27 January. The first seminar will be…

22 January

PDSA warns of ‘lack of understanding’ over basic pet needs

Many pet owners are failing to meet their pets’ welfare needs, according to the latest research from the People’s Dispensary for Sick Animals (PDSA). The charity warned that “millions” of UK pets could suffer from a “lifetime of loneliness, stress, preventable illnesses and obesity” due to lack of understanding of…

22 January

The Cuddle Club partners with London Dog Week

The Cuddle Club has announced it will partner with London Dog Week later this year. The therapy pop-up venture is known for bringing puppies to offices, open spaces, parks, retail stores and commuter hot spots, offering up-close interaction between puppies and members of the public. The idea of the pop-ups…

22 January

Pets at Home revenues jump in Q3 results

Pets at Home has reported a 7.9% increase in group total revenue to £255.9m in its third-quarter results. The pet retailer said this was driven by “record-breaking” retail performance during the period, including its “biggest ever” online and offline trading days. It also launched a further nine new format pet…

21 January

Hip and elbow screening improves long-term dog health, study suggests

A new study has revealed a marked general improvement in hip and elbow scores for some of the UK’s most commonly health-screened dog breeds. The research carried out by The Kennel Club’s team, examined the importance and impact of health schemes for hip or elbow dysplasia on the long-term health…

21 January

Pure Pet Food seeks to tackle dog obesity

Pure Pet Food has announced it will “revitalise” its brand in response to rising levels of dog obesity, with a new website algorithm aimed at giving pet owners nutritional guidance. The Yorkshire-based pet food company said it has introduced a new “personalisation-based Model” to its site to provide better health…