Industry News
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Dec- 2019 -9 December
The Kennel Club creates ‘A Voice for Dogs’ manifesto
The Kennel Club has created ‘A Voice for Dogs’ manifesto ahead of the general election on 12 December. The manifesto calls upon the incoming government to “reshape” the laws surrounding dog welfare and provide “stronger support to their owners.” The nine-point plan highlights the key issues facing dogs and their…
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6 December
Over 60% of rabbits and guinea pigs fed ‘incorrectly’
Less than 40% of all rabbits and guinea pigs are being fed correctly, according to a recent survey conducted by Supreme Petfoods. This failure to feed correctly was attributed to a lack of owner knowledge, and has resulted in more cases dental disease seen in the animals. On average, every…
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6 December
Henry Bell & Co launches new wild bird brand
Animal feed producer, Henry Bell and Co has announced it has launched its own brand, Henry Bell Wild Bird Care. Henry Bell has over 20 years’ experience in the bird food industry and has now created a range with over 100 products, which feature mixed seeds, straights such as peanuts,…
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6 December
Pet owners to spend £900m this Christmas
Some 75% of pets in the UK will receive their own Christmas present this year, according to a recent survey of pet owners published by Cox and Cox. The survey revealed that pet owners spend an average of £25 per animal on Christmas treats and gifts. This equates to a…
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5 December
Most popular pet names of 2019 revealed
Rover, which offers pet sitters and dog walkers, unveiled its seventh annual report of the year’s most popular dog and cat names of 2019. According to the group, the year’s data shows that regardless of species or breed, pet names are “a true reflection of what owners care about most”,…
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5 December
Ethical pet brand receives £200k in crowdfunding
Ethical pet care brand, Hownd, has announced the successful closure of its first round of investment following an equity crowdfunding campaign. Through the use of investment platform Crowdcube, the company received almost £200k from a group of 329 investors. Mark Hirschel, director of business development, said: “After years of putting…
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4 December
‘Urgent’ improvements needed to report illegally imported dogs, says Dogs Trust
Dogs Trust has said “urgent improvements” are needed when it comes to reporting illegally imported dogs. A survey found that almost three quarters of UK vet professionals (74%) believe they have seen a dog that could have been illegally imported in the past 12 months – but only half (50%)…
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4 December
PFMA welcomes Forthglade into membership
Dog food manufacturer, Forthglade, has joined the Pet Food Manufacturers’ Association (PFMA). The appointment of Forthglade, brings the total membership to 85 companies, which accounts for over 90% of the market. Forthglade has been producing dog food since 1971 and includes ranges of wet and dry dog food alongside treats.…
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3 December
NOAH releases animal health manifesto
The National Office of Animal Health (NOAH) has released its animal health manifesto ahead of the upcoming general election. It called on MPs to pledge their support of safeguarding pet and farm animal’s health and welfare, and also highlights the importance of the animal health industry. MPs were asked to…
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3 December
Westway Vets boosted by £250k investment and new practice manager
A north east veterinary group has received a double boost with the appointment of a new practice manager and £250,000 of investment in state-of-the-art technology. At 28, former veterinary nurse Mark Turnbull is one of the youngest practice managers in the UK following his appointment at Westway Veterinary Group, which…
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