Industry News
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Feb- 2020 -5 February
PETA calls on owners to ban the word ‘pet’
PETA is calling on all pet owners to drop the word “pet” and “owner” from their vocabulary. The group argues that such language implies that animals are “no different from cars or other possessions”, and claims this idea is supported by academic research. It cited the Journal of Animal Ethics,…
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5 February
The Kennel Club welcomes Cornwall Council’s new dog-friendly rules
Dog charity, The Kennel Club has welcomed the recent announcement by Cornwall Council that complex restrictions on dog walker access to its beaches will be overhauled this summer, following a wide-ranging consultation. The new rules simplify and reduce the restrictions placed on dogs on beaches in Cornwall by only excluding…
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5 February
BVA calls on government to meet animal health demands post-Brexit
The British Veterinary Association (BVA) has called on the government to work with the veterinary profession to “ensure that workforce capacity meets demand” and “animal health and welfare standards remain high” post-Brexit. In a speech at the BVA’s annual dinner, the associations president, Daniella Dos Santos asked the government’s commitment…
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5 February
PDSA launches Pet Fit Club
Vet charity PDSA has announced it is searching for the “UK’s fattest pets” amid the launch of its annual competition Pet Fit Club. The competition aims to tackle the UK’s current pet obesity crisis. It follows PDSA research that revealed 46% of dogs, 34% of cats and 30% of rabbits…
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4 February
Mikki launches its new 2-in-1 Whistle Clicker
Pet product retailer Mikki has launched its new 2-in-1 Whistle Clicker. Combining the functions of its most popular training aids, the new lightweight clicker features a high pitched whistle for recall and command. It also features a large button clicker to “reinforce positive training behaviour.” The new clicker is available…
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4 February
McLaughlin’s Pet and Garden Shop announces closure
McLaughlin’s Pet and Garden Shop has announced the closure of its Cork site, after 42 years of trading. According to Cork Beo, its Bandon and Mitchelstown branches will remain open. The business said in a statement: “McLaughlin’s of Ship Street, Cork will close its doors for the final time in…
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4 February
Pets Corner partners with disability charity
Pets Corner announced it has formed a partnership with disability charity Leonard Cheshire. The charity aims to help young, disabled people, and as part of the collaboration, funding from Pets Corner will enable them to take part in the charity’s ‘Can Do’ programme. The programme encourages them to learn new…
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4 February
Dogs Trust appeals for charity shop volunteers
The Dogs Trust has announced it is appealing for volunteers ahead of the grand opening of a new Dogs Trust charity shop. The Poole shop, which is set to have its grand opening on 20 February Dogs, will need volunteers to aid with the day-to-day running of the business. The…
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3 February
Pride Veterinary Centre performs heart defect operation on spaniel
The Cardiology team at Pride Veterinary Centre has recently performed an unusual procedure to alleviate a congenital heart defect obstructing the blood flow back to the heart. This was the first time Pride Veterinary Centre has undertaken this procedure, which is rare in both human and veterinary medicine. Chester, a…
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3 February
Vetpol launches SQP training programme
New SQP regulator, Vetpol has announced it will soon open for SQP training. It follows full approval by the Veterinary Medicines Directorate for Vetpol to become a regulator. The all-new course is delivered online, using a bespoke learning management platform and an integrated CPD system, resulting in busy professionals and…
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