Industry News
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Sep- 2019 -3 September
UK falls out of puppy-love with Westies
Ownership of West Highland White Terriers has fallen to just a quarter of the numbers owned a decade ago, according to new research carried out by the Royal Veterinary College (RVC). The study was based on the records of over 900,000 Westies who were under the care of first opinion…
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3 September
Referral centre approved for residency programmes by ECVS
Paragon Veterinary Referrals, which opened 18 months ago has been approved as a centre for veterinary residency programmes by the European College of Veterinary Surgeons (ECVS). The centre, in Wakefield, has moved quickly to sign up existing staff member David Barker as its first resident after receiving the news from…
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Aug- 2019 -30 August
Insects better for pets and environment than steak, says BVA
The British Vet Association (BVA) has announced that switching your dog to an insect-based diet could be better for them and also the environment. The BVA said with a “surge” in people treating their pets more like family members, many dog owners are feeding their dogs the same food that…
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30 August
Royal Canin to host free webinar on obesity management
Pet food manufacturer Royal Canin is to host a webinar on obesity management in cats and dogs, after the Obesity Report found that 51% of dogs, 44% of cats are obese. ‘How to be proactive rather than reactive for effective, preventative obesity management’ will be hosted by Alex German, professor…
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29 August
PAWExpo to launch in 2020
PAWExpo and new pet exhibition is to be launched next year, focusing on pet products and accessories. The exhibition will take place in September 2020, and is supported by the team behind the Glee event, and will be unveiled at this years Glee exhibition. The exhibition will offer a “fresh…
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29 August
BVA welcomes renewed calls to enshrine animal sentience in law
The British Veterinary Association (BVA) has welcomed the Labour Party’s renewed drive for animal sentience to be embedded in legislation. As part of its 50-point Animal Welfare Manifesto for Government, Labour is urging the government to embed the principle in law as quickly as possible, to impose a duty on…
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28 August
Committee suspends York-based vet for falsifying clinical records
The Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons (RCVS) Disciplinary Committee has suspended Dr Michael Richard Jones from the register for two months, for making “dishonest entries” in horse passports and subsequently making “dishonest entries” in the same horses’ clinical records. The first and second charges were on 21 March 2018, Dr…
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28 August
Mutneys Professional Pet Care to launch product range at Groomfest
Pet care manufacturers Mutneys Professional Pet Care is set to launch a range of new products at Groomfest. This will include the unveiling of its new electric bath developed in collaboration with Pro Dog. The new electric lift high back tub uses a high-quality electric table frame made by Mutneys…
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27 August
The Marketplace to debut at Glee
A new Marketplace feature will be added to this years’ Glee convention, designed to support independent pet brands looking to break into the retail pet market. Retailers wanting to source products before they reach the mass market can do so by visiting the Marketplace, providing them with the opportunity to…
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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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