Industry News
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Jan- 2020 -21 January
Squeeky Cleaners launch new pet-safe range
Squeeky Cleaners has launched its new range of pet-safe cleaning products. The range is said to be “organic, vegan and 100% natural” and is aimed at pets who are sensitive to chemicals. The new range of cleaning products will ensure “there are no allergic reactions” in your pets when cleaning.…
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21 January
IVC Evidensia to send vets to Australia
IVC Evidensia has announced it will send several teams of vets to Australia to help “in whatever capacity is required” following the bushfires. The veterinary group, which is based in the UK and throughout Europe, said it would “fully fund” teams of its own vets and nurses to work in…
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20 January
Southampton Airport employs therapy dogs
Southampton International Airport has announced it will appoint a group of therapy dogs to aid nervous passengers. The ‘Canine Crew’, a pack of therapy dogs from Therapy Dogs Nationwide, will be “on a mission” to help soothe nervous fliers and passengers with hidden disabilities. The dogs will be stationed in…
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20 January
Blackpool named best location for tenants with pets
Blackpool has been named as the best location to rent if you are a pet owner, according to property management company Howsy. Following its research, which examined domestic garden space and green space against rent prices, Blackpool was the best area for pet owners. Some 22.8% of Blackpool land is…
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17 January
Supermarkets faces shortage of cat litter amid Bob Martin’s administration
Supermarkets are facing a shortage of cat litter after pet food and accessories retailer Bob Martin UK entered administration, according to The Mirror. Late last year pet food manufacturer Pets Choice acquired the Bob Martin Healthcare factory, which included brands such as Clear, Clear Plus and cat litter brand Felight. …
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17 January
Four new Alabama Rot cases confirmed
Four new cases of the deadly dog disease Alabama Rot, also known as cutaneous and renal glomerular vasculopathy (CRGV), have been confirmed by veterinary specialist Anderson Moores. The cases, which were reported at the end of last year, brought the total number of cases in 2019 to 29. The latest…
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17 January
Dogs Trust issues warning over ‘dogfishing’ scam
The Dogs Trust has issued a warning about a recent ‘dogfishing’ scam that is affecting dog lovers in the UK. New statistics from the charity revealed that “thousands” have been conned or “dogfished” into buying puppies illegally imported into the UK. The charity polled over 2,000 puppy owners to gauge…
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16 January
Stricter checks on imported rescue dogs needed, study suggests
Many owners of rescue dogs imported into the UK believe they arrive through the European Union Pet Travel Scheme, which has less stringent requirements than the EU Balai Directive, which should be applied for these animals, according to a survey by the University of Liverpool. The EU Pet Travel Scheme…
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16 January
Bristol University launches dog and owner study
The University of Bristol’s Veterinary School has launched a “first-of-its-kind” study into the lives of dogs and their owners. The UK Dog Project will examine UK dog ownership, and will be undertaken by academics in the Animal Behaviour and Welfare Group at Bristol Veterinary School. The longitudinal study will examine…
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15 January
Dogs Trust addresses proposed government rental reform
The Dogs Trust has released a statement in support of proposed government reform to revise current pet bans for tenants. It follows housing secretary Robert Jenrick’s announcement last week that there would be an overhaul of model tenancy contracts in a bid to “make it easier for responsible tenants to…
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