Industry News
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May- 2019 -22 May
Pets at Home revenues soar as retailer increases market share
Pets at Home has announced it has seen revenues soar in its full-year results to March 2019. Total group revenue at the pet retailer rose by 6.9% to £961m, while profit before tax rose by 6.1% year-on-year up to £89.7m. Revenue at the firm’s vet group jumped up by 13.1%…
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22 May
Fish4Dogs appoints new product portfolio manager
Fish4Dogs has announced it has appointed Karen Hubbard as its new product portfolio manager. Hubbard’s role will be to attract new market segments and grow the firm’s market share through new product development. She recently joined Fish4Dogs’ global product and supply team at the company’s head office in Rushock, Worcestershire.…
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21 May
PDSA issues warning after dog eats 100 slug pellets
Veterinary charity, PDSA has issued a warning about the dangers of slug pellets after a dog mistook 100 toxic slug pellets for a meal. The dog, named Milo was rushed to the vets for emergency treatment by its owner Zoe Earle, after she noticed it was feeling poorly. Teams from…
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21 May
Bestpets appoint David Warren as pet accessory manager
Pet trade distributor, Bestpets has announced it has appointed David Warren as manager of pet accessories. Warren’s experience spans 40 years within the wholesale sector, having previously worked for Batleys. Peter Brame, director of trading for pet, said: “We’re pleased to welcome David to the team, in what is an…
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20 May
Laughing Dog holds sponsored walk for Guide Dogs
Boston-based dog food manufacturer, Laughing Dog, raised over £300 for the Guide Dogs charity last week via a sponsored walk along the River Witham. With a fundraising target of £5,000 by the end of the year, the baked dog food brand has launched a year-long programme of fundraising events for…
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20 May
The Pet Charity issues statement as Hadlow College prepares to enter administration
The Pet Charity has issued a statement after Hadlow College, where its National Centre for Reptile Welfare is based, filed for educational administration. Trustees at The Pet Charity have been informed that if the application is approved, Hadlow College will be placed into educational administration on 22 May. The charity…
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17 May
BVA welcomes One Health emphasis in NI antimicrobial resistance action plan
The British Veterinary Association (BVA) has welcomed Northern Ireland’s One Health approach towards fighting antimicrobial resistance (AMR) in its new five-year action plan, launched today (16 May). The action plan, titled ‘Changing the Culture 2019-2024: One Health’, has been prepared by the Northern Ireland Department of Health, the Department of…
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17 May
In Vogue Pets launches new harness range
In Vogue Pets has announced it has become the sole UK distributors of Tre Ponti, Italian harnesses. Having seen Tre Ponti harnesses at various exhibitions abroad and being impressed with the quality, In Vogue said it decided that the brand would fit in with its current offering. Tre Ponti currently…
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16 May
RCVS wins Laureate Award
The Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons (RCVS) has been awarded the Laureate Award by the Great Place to Work initiative, for being within the top 50 best places to work in the UK for five consecutive years. The RCVS received this award, along with the rank of ‘28th Best Medium-sized…
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16 May
IPN wins Branded Food Supplier of the Year
Inspired Pet Nutrition (IPN), a UK pet food manufacturer, has been awarded Branded Pet Food Supplier of the Year for the second consecutive year as part of the annual Grocer Gold awards. Managing director Richard Page said: “This award is very important for us as it is voted for by…
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