Industry News
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Jul- 2019 -29 July
Woof&Brew launches new ‘Cham:Paws’ dog champagne
Woof&Brew, the pet drinks company, has launched its new Cham:Paws dog champagne. “Light, bright and crisp, with fruity and floral notes” the pet refreshment is made with 100% natural herbs including limeflower, rose petals and rooibos. It’s been developed with veterinary experts and is “perfectly balanced” to suit the heightened…
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29 July
Iams partners with Father Fitness
Iams has partnered with fitness fanatic and Instagram influencer Father Fitness and his dog Yogi to raise awareness of how pets and owners can reap the benefits of exercising together. Through engaging video and advice posts, Father Fitness will offer his top tips for getting the most out of a…
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26 July
RCVS warns against ‘bogus’ vet with animal cruelty convictions
The Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons (RCVS) is warning the veterinary profession not to employ Jayson Paul Wells, who has “fraudulently” practised as a veterinary surgeon in the UK and who has “pleaded guilty” to a number of animal cruelty charges. In 2014, he received 19 months in prison and…
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26 July
Police Dog awarded animals’ George Cross
A courageous police dog, who was brutally slashed eight times while protecting his handler from an armed assailant, has been awarded a medal for bravery from vet charity, PDSA. Bacca, who is now retired from West Mercia Police, sustained multiple injuries from the attacker, who was armed with a 10-inch…
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25 July
Disciplinary Committee takes no further action against London-based vet
The Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons (RCVS) Disciplinary Committee has decided to take no further action against a London-based veterinary surgeon who was brought in front of the Committee for charges regarding the care of a pregnant Chihuahua named Kika. The hearing for Eleonora Corsi took place from Monday 3…
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25 July
Pet Industry Federation appoints new membership manager
The Pet Industry Federation (PIF), the UK’s trade association for pet businesses, has announced the appointment of Gemma Martin as its new membership manager. Martin comes from a strong customer service background, gained from roles within the leisure industry and brings with her a degree in zoology. Her role will…
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25 July
Sue Perkins and Anna Richardson become ambassadors for StreetVet
Homeless pet charity StreetVet has announced TV presenters Sue Perkins and Anna Richardson as ambassadors. The charity works to provide free vet care to animals living with homeless owners. The couple are both huge animal lovers, own rescue Staffie Tiggy, and already support mental health and homeless charities. When Perkins…
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24 July
Classic Lodges expands its dog friendly service
Independent hotel group Classic Lodges has extended its dog friendly offering to all 10 owned properties. Until recently only a number of rooms were allocated to guests to bring their pets to stay, now all 10 hotels will have a minimum of two bedrooms that are dog friendly and a…
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24 July
Not-for-profit vet opens two new surgeries
Not-for-profit veterinary company Animal Trust is set to open two new surgeries, one in Birkenhead and one in Wrexham. The new Birkenhead branch is located is set to open on 29 July, and will be operated by a team of veterinary experts, providing a range of services including general practice…
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24 July
BVA welcomes Welsh government plan to address antimicrobial resistance
The British Veterinary Association (BVA) has welcomed the collaborative, One Health principle underpinning Wales’ new five-year implementation plan to address antimicrobial resistance (AMR) in animals and the environment. It comes ahead of the Welsh Government’s AMR event at the Royal Welsh Show today (24 July). The plan was launched by…
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