Industry News
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Jul- 2019 -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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23 July
New national survey launched to counter pet obesity
Pet food manufacturer, Burgess Pet Care, has teamed up with the largest supplier of vet scales in the UK, Marsden, to conduct a nationwide survey to help identify pet owners’ attitudes towards helping their pets maintain a healthy weight. According to the manufacturer, pet obesity is a “high concern” of…
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23 July
PetsPyjamas partners with PawSquad to offer vet advice
Dog-friendly holiday company PetsPyjamas has partnered with vet advice line PawSquad, to offer 24/7 advice services. The advice is activated via supplying a booking reference number, and is live for the duration of the visitors stay, and can be managed by PawSquad’s app. The user is them put in contact…
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23 July
Tatty Head named finalist for Natwest Great British Entrepreneur Awards
Founder of Pet Brand Tatty Head, Felicity Cooper has been named as a Midlands finalist for the Natwest Great British Entrepreneur Awards (GBEA), within the Start-Up Entrepreneur of the Year category. Tatty Head, which launched at Crufts 2019, is a new Pet Brand created by Cooper who had a vision…
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22 July
Independent Vetcare sponsors VLGBT+ at this year’s London Pride
Independent Vetcare (IVC) has sponsored British Vets VLGBT+ march in this year’s London Pride. Amelia Reynolds practice manager at Boness Vets attended to march alongside the BVLGBT+ and to show IVC’s support for the LGBT+ community. Reynolds said: “It was a privilege and honour to march with BVLGBT+, an amazing…
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22 July
Finalists announced for PetQuip Awards
Over 70 of the pet companies have been short-listed for the 2019 PetQuip Awards, which will be given out during a gala dinner at PATS, Telford. For the first time a number of overseas entries were received for the various product categories, reflecting the international scope of the PATS Telford…
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22 July
Vet helps raise lungworm awareness
A vet at Wombourne and Gornal Veterinary Centres has been helping raise the public’s awareness of Lungworm, following a recent case that was very nearly fatal for a family’s pet dog. Vet Kal Kyuranov MRCVS appeared on BBC regional news programme Midlands Tonight to help highlight “how nasty lungworm is…
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22 July
Rosewood pet launches pet collection with Joules
Pet product manufacturer Rosewood Pet Products has launched its pet collection range with clothing retailer Joules. The collection consists of three ranges: Floral, featuring pet beds, mattresses and travel mats in Joules’ ‘Bircham Bloom’ floral print. Coastal, a host of nautical inspired designs, featuring a range of collars and leads,…
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19 July
Fish4Dogs donates three-tons of pet food to dogs home
Pet food retailer Fish4Dogs has donated three-tons worth of dog food to Birmingham Dogs Home (BDH), equivalent to 16,000 meals. Unpacked by volunteers, it has been stored in a purpose-built container to maintain its 18-month shelf life while drawn down for use across its two centres that can home a…
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19 July
PetWeighter launches new dog bowl range
Peak Pet Products has announced the addition of two new PetWeighter bowls. Designed to complement stylish modern interiors, the PetWeighter Pearly White and the PetWeighter Platinum are available now at a suggested retail price of £24.99. Thanks to feedback from PetWeighter customers from the UK and USA, the British company…
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