Industry News
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Aug- 2019 -23 August
MyWaggyTails launches multi-entry pet care franchise
Pet care provider MyWaggyTails has launched a multi-entry pet care franchise, designed to care for the nation’s nine million pet dogs. MyWaggyTails offers three dog-care franchises options. The Dog Walking franchise including pet sitting and home visits, is the lowest commitment at £1,999 followed by the Home Boarding franchise, priced…
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22 August
Medivet EMS Award winners announced
Veterinary group Medivet has announced the winners of its competition for fifth-year veterinary students who have undertaken EMS placements at the group’s practices during the academic year. Now in its second year, the competition invites students to reflect on a clinical case that they have either seen or dealt with…
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22 August
Betty Miller launches new range baked treats for dogs
Pet food manufacturer Betty Miller has launched a new range of baked treats for dogs, tailored for dogs on a grain free diet. nbb The introduction of the new range is said to come after demand from customers. Alex Baker, MD of Betty Miller, said: Over the last year, we…
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21 August
Beaphar launches new ‘how to’ video to ‘help’ pet owners
Pet health manufacturer Beaphar has launched a new ‘how to get rid of fleas… for good’ video to educate consumers on spotting and treating fleas. The video has launched to link with its recent shelf barker, which visually answered the common consumer question ‘which flea control product do I need?’,…
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21 August
Bruce’s Doggy Day Care set for expansion following investment
Pet care provider Bruce’s Doggy Day Care has announced plans to expand following backing from consumer brand investment specialist, Piper. Founded by Bruce Casalis in 2008 following a lifelong passion for dogs, the award-winning business currently operates two sites in Cobham and Oxshott in Surrey. The 25 acres of private…
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20 August
IVC appoints first equine group veterinary advisor
Independent Vetcare (IVC) has appointed Graham Hunter of Ardene House Veterinary Practice as its first equine group veterinary advisor. Hunter has been at the practice for 29 years, and has undertaken extra equine qualifications including a certificate in equine surgery and orthopaedics. He was also appointed as an RCVS Examiner…
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20 August
Willows specialist takes role with EVCS
Chris Shales, an RCVS and European specialist in small animal surgery at Willows Veterinary Centre and Referral Service, in Solihull, has been voted on to the influential committee leading the ECVS’s Scientific Programme. Shales, who has been at the surgery since 2009, is a Diplomate of the European College of…
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19 August
CVS to launch an advanced clinical services network
Veterinary services provider CVS is set to develop a network of peripatetic advanced practitioners, with an aim to improve its service offerings. CVS has appointed Ben Walton to the role of director of the advanced clinical services network (ACSN). Walton is an RCVS Specialist in Orthopaedics at Chestergates Veterinary Specialists,…
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19 August
Ruffwear launches new autumn/winter range
Dog gear brand, Ruffwear continue to expand and grow the outdoor adventure category with the launch of products designed to enhance outdoor adventures with your dog this Autumn. The collection includes the redesigned Kibble Kaddie, a travel-friendly dog food carrier with a compact design for easy transport, storage, and dispensing…
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16 August
Rise in toxic blue green algae cases prompts vet warning
An increase in reports of toxic blue green algae in several locations across the UK this summer is prompting the British Veterinary Association (BVA) to urge pet owners to take extra precautions while walking their dogs in the vicinity of affected water bodies. The warning also comes after news from…
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