Industry News
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Jun- 2019 -17 June
Oscar and Hooch celebrates 10 years with Medical Detection Dogs
Pet accessory manufacturer, Oscar and Hooch, has celebrated the 10th anniversary of dog training charity, Medical Detection Dogs. The manufacturer has been partnered with the charity since 2012 donating 10% of the proceeds of its Black and Red Medical Detection collars and leads. The charity specialises in detecting the odours…
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17 June
Purina finds ‘revolutionary breakthrough’ for cat allergens
For the first time in history, Purina scientists have demonstrated a way to significantly reduce the active levels of the major cat allergen, Fel d1, at its source in cats’ saliva. As many as one in five adults worldwide are sensitised to cat allergens. Avoiding cats is the most common…
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17 June
Two schools first in UK to receive PDSA PetWise status
Two schools in the north east, have been awarded ‘PetWise’ status by veterinary charity PDSA, with the award designed to teach the next generation of pet owners about caring for pets. Morpeth All Saints CofE Aided First School in Northumberland and Benton Dene Special School in Newcastle, are the first…
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14 June
New RVC awards for cat and dog blood donors
The Royal Veterinary College (RVC) is celebrating hero cats and dogs who have taken part in its Blood Donor Programme by awarding ‘Blood Donor of the Year’ awards to two of its regular donors, Bertie and Atticus. The programme has helped hundreds of animals involved in serious accidents, surgeries or…
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14 June
HiLife unveils new packaging for 100% natural pet food range
Pet food brand HiLife has unveiled a new look design for the pouches, boxes and bags in its natural range of cat and dog food. Featuring illustrations rather than photography, the new packaging depicts a playful brown and white dog and a cute black cat, framed by tonal leaves. Highlighting…
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14 June
Wilsons Pet Food launch new Cold Press Working Dog Food
Perthshire-based pet food company, Wilsons Pet Food, has launched a range of Working Dog cold press recipes to add to its existing range of Cold Pressed Dog Food. The range is available in three varieties, pork, peas, sweet potato with apple; chicken, sweet potato and peas; and beef, peas, sweet…
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14 June
Poppy’s Picnic MD appointed to PFMA Communications Committee
Louise Mackintosh, managing director of raw dog food manufacturer Poppy’s Picnic, has been appointed vice chair of the Pet Food Manufacturing Association’s (PFMA) communications committee. Mackintosh brings over 20 years of experience to the role, having worked in PR and marketing at the likes of Kellogg, Wickes, Disney, Hamleys, Tesco,…
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13 June
Henry Bell launches recyclable packaging for wild bird food range
Pet and wild bird food producer, Henry Bell, is unveiling a recyclable packaging for its new Wild Bird Food range which is set to be released in July. The manufacturer approached packaging supplier Tyler Packaging to create sustainable packaging after its estimation found that over 10 million packs of bird…
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13 June
Chuckit! launches new FetchFlight toy
Dog toy manufacturer Chuckit!, has announced the launch of its new FetchFlight toy, which has a flexible unique EZ Grip design that ensures dogs and owners benefit from the convenience of easy pick up, and it’s rubber pyramid design which is claimed to be durable. The FetchFlight features an inner…
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13 June
Willows to open chronic pain clinic
A West Midlands animal hospital is set to add to its wide range of services with the launch of a chronic pain clinic this June. Willows Veterinary Centre and Referral Service, based in Solihull, is introducing the new clinic to provide a bespoke pain management plan for pets referred both…
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