Industry News

Jul- 2019 -

15 July

Pets at Home invests in dog-walking and pet-sitting service

Pet suppliers Pets at Home has invested in pet care provider Tailerster, to expand into the pet services market. Pets at Home will offer Tailster’s services to its 4.4 million active loyalty scheme customers, giving customers access to Tailster’s 26,000 registered carers across the country and technology enabling owners to…

15 July

BVA launches veterinary photographer of the year competition

The British Veterinary Association (BVA) has launched its veterinary photographer of the year competition. The competition is open to all BVA members in two different categories, with the ‘All Creatures Great and Small’ category covering images from across the animal kingdom, including wildlife, livestock or pets. For the ‘One Veterinary…

12 July

Mind Matters Mental health research grant recipient announced

The Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons (RCVS) Mind Matters Initiative has announced that Scotland’s Rural College (SRUC) is the successful recipient of the inaugural Sarah Brown Mental Health Research Grant. The Sarah Brown Mental Health Research Grant was named for an elected RCVS Council member who passed away in 2017.…

12 July

RCVS showcases veterinary leaders at Royal College Day 2019

Royal College Veterinary Surgeons (RCVS) showcased 12 veterinary leaders at its annual Royal College day. The speakers were based in a variety of roles, disciplines, and career stages, and spoke as part of regulators leadership initiative, which aims to develop everyday leadership skills. The initiative was launched in April 2018…

12 July

Butcher’s aims to donate one million meals to less fortunate dogs

Dog food manufacturer, Butcher’s Petcare, has launched a social campaign #nourisheverydog to help less fortunate dogs in the UK. For everyone who tweets #nourisheverydog, the company will donate a Butcher’s meal to a dog less fortunate. It aims to donate one million meals in the next year. The social media…

12 July

Trespaws to launch news Einstein toy

Pet accessory company Trespaws is set to launch its new Einstein Reward Ball dog toy, which will go on sale in September. The toy works treats after being played with, and it is claimed to develop a dog’s mental stimulation and IQ as it learns whilst playing. The toy is…

11 July

Poppy’s Picnic brings out new pheasant bites

Wiltshire-based raw dog food manufacturer Poppy’s Picnic has launched its new TASTY Pheasant Bites, the latest addition to its air-dried TASTY Treats range. The 100% pure protein bites are suitable for all dogs, including those with grain intolerances and sensitive stomachs, and are a good source of B vitamins, iron…

11 July

Collared Creatures introduces new deluxe cocoon bed

Yorkshire-based pet accessory company, Collared Creatures has introduced its exclusively designed Deluxe Cocoon Dog Bed to its range of pet accessories. Known for its thick tubular bolster pillow that creates a ring of supported comfort, the dog bed is also made from hand picked fabrics. The outer shell is made…

11 July

Nutriment highest rated dog food supplier on All About Dog Food

Raw dog food manufacturer Nutriment is ranked as the highest rated dog food across all categories, on the dog food advice and rating website, All About Dog Food. The website is completely independent and provides reviews, tips, advice, information and more than 90,000 visitors a month. Nutriment’s core product range…

11 July

PetLove launches new catnip range

Pet accessory company PetLove has released a new catnip range to its portfolio of accessories. The range includes three new lines, the Mouse Toy Tikkler, Catnip Mouse and Ball Toys and the Crinkle Catnip. The Crinkle Catnip toy collection comprises of four characters, badger, squirrel, duck and mouse that each…