Industry News

BVA highlights ‘presenteeism’ issue in vet profession

Nearly two thirds of vets (63%) worked when they didn’t feel well enough in the last year, according to new figures from the British Veterinary Association (BVA). The trade body has now warned the profession that the problem of ‘presenteeism’ could have a longer-term impact on vets’ wellbeing. The results,…

Read More »

Dogrobes launches fundraising calendar in support of Dementia charity

Pet accessory company, Dogrobes has launched a fundraising calendar and are donating its dog drying coats to the canines of the Dementia Dog Project.  Dogrobes is set to launch a new 2020 calendar which they hope will raise funds for the new charity, Dementia Dog Project, which provides assistance dogs…

Read More »

Pets at Home partners with The Royal British Legion

Pets at home has announced a new exclusive range with The Royal British Legion, supporting the Armed Forces community, for the second year in a row. The Royal British Legion provides lifelong support for the Armed Forces community – serving men and women, veterans, and their families. Its range of…

Read More »

Laughing Dog launches ‘Naturally 5’ range

Dog food manufacturer, Laughing Dog, has expanded its range with the launch of ‘Laughing Dog Naturally 5’. The new addition to the range includes five new ingredients added to the three traditional flavours of chicken, lamb and beef.  The range is “only made with naturally sourced ingredients” including their farm-grown…

Read More »

SSPCA launches ‘Assured Puppy Breeder Scheme’

The SSPCA have announced the launch of its Assured Puppy Breeder Scheme. This free scheme will mark the SSPCA’s “ongoing efforts to tackle the illegal puppy trade”. The voluntary scheme will put emphasis on responsible breeding puppy breeding, and will be made available to every dog breeder in Scotland. The…

Read More »

Collared Creatures launch Harris Tweed collars for dogs

Yorkshire-based pet accessory company, Collared Creatures, have launched a new range of Harris Tweed dog collars.  The company, who have created and designed dog collars for over six years, use wool fabrics that are hand-woven on the Isle of Harris. Collared Creatures said: “The last three years have seen Harris…

Read More »

Dogs Trust urges for dogs not to be given as Christmas presents

Dog welfare charity, Dogs Trust, is urging the public not to buy or give dogs as presents, as statistics show online searches for puppies have increased by 44% in the countdown to Christmas. The charity’s plea comes as it launches its first ever Christmas TV advert, which features a puppet…

Read More »

Delays to ‘important’ welfare legislation putting animals at risk, warns Battersea

Animal charity Battersea is warning that “disappointing” delays to important welfare legislation are putting animals at risk. The Animal Welfare (Sentencing) Bill, which would increase maximum sentences for the worst acts of animal cruelty from the current penalty of six months to five years, has now fallen in Westminster for…

Read More »

Edinburgh Cat and Dog Home announce partnership with Abercorn and Braid vets

Edinburgh Dog and Cat Home has announced its partnership with Abercorn and Braid vets to provide medical treatment for hundreds of stray and unwanted pets in the home’s care. The new partnership will support the charity’s work with ongoing work with abandoned animals, who “often reach their doors with a…

Read More »

Glasgow’s Dogs Trust to close early on Guy Fawkes due to ‘firework fears’

Dogs Trust Glasgow will be operating under reduced hours today (5 November) with an early closure of 4pm instead of 7:30pm. The early closure is taking place so staff can “devote their time” to keep resident dogs as calm in an effort to protect them from firework fears.  The dog…

Read More »