Industry News

Jun- 2019 -

13 June

Pets at Home creates pet rap video for new subscription service

Pets at Home has launched a social-first campaign to advertise its new VIP Subscribe and Save flea treatment. The campaign shows two pets, K-9 and Lil Smudge, turn to rap music to tell customers there’s only one type of scratching in their home – the scratching on their decks –…

12 June

Barking Mad plan world record attempt

To celebrate the upcoming Bring Your Dog to Work Day (21 June), dog holiday provider Barking Mad, plan to set world record for the most dogs in a single webinar. There is no charge to join, but donations to dog charities are encouraged. The UK’s sixth official Bring Your Dog…

12 June

British Bulldogs at high risk of skin disease and obesity

Ownership of the iconic British Bulldog has doubled but the breed is particularly prone to ear infections, skin infections and obesity, according to the largest ever study of British Bulldogs treated in first opinion veterinary practices. The research, led by the Royal Veterinary College’s (RVC) VetCompass programme, revealed British Bulldog…

12 June

Hill’s introduces new stews to Prescription Diet range

Pet food manufacturer Hill’s Pet Nutrition has launched new stews to its Prescription Diet range. The new range is part of Hill’s dietetic line, which claims to offer nutrition based health solutions. The stews are available in chicken or tuna, containing real vegetables and rice to provide “additional nutrients” pets…

12 June

OATA joins Westminster committee inquiry for invasive species discussion

The Ornamental Aquatic Trade Association (OATA) joined fellow trade associations and other experts on 11 June during a special outreach hearing held in Cambridge by the Environmental Audit Committee as part of its inquiry into the impacts of invasive species and their management. OATA’s assistant chief executive Dr Tracey King…

11 June

Committee finds vet fit to practise despite conviction

The Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons (RCVS) Disciplinary Committee has found a Lancashire-based veterinary surgeon not unfit to practise following his conviction for careless driving causing death. The hearing of the case against Colm Doherty took place on Tuesday 28 and Wednesday 29 May 2019 when the committee, chaired by…

11 June

Beaphar strengthens sales support after FIPROtec combo is reclassified

Pet health manufacturer Beaphar, strengthened its sales support offering for retailers following the reclassification of its FIPROtec combo product. The new AVM-GSL status, allows the product to be sold on the shelves instead of being a behind the counter product sold at stores with SQP status, Beaphar were the first…

11 June

Disciplinary committee refuses to restore vet to register

The Disciplinary Committee of the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons (RCVS) has rejected an application to be restored to the register from a former Kent-based veterinary surgeon. The hearing took place on 20 May 2019 and was Seymour-Hamilton’s seventh application, with previous applications being heard but refused in July 1995,…

11 June

Webbox undertakes ‘major rebrand’

Pet food brand Webbox has announced its “biggest ever rebrand to date”, unveiling a new look which is due to roll out across its product packaging in the coming months. Exploring the company’s ‘Joy in Every Moment’ ethos, ‘Life’s a Game’ was born as a creative concept and inspired the…

10 June

Vets Now prioritises health and wellbeing with Wellness Month

Pet emergency care provider, Vets Now, has launched a Wellness Month during June to help shine a spotlight on veterinary health and wellbeing, and to tackle some of the issues faced across the professions. The Wellness Month, part of the group’s wider health and wellbeing strategy, launched the same week…