Industry News
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May- 2019 -13 May
Pet retailer hosts events in aid of Paws off Duty
PetPlace in Abergele, Wales will host a number of charity events throughout the summer, including an afternoon tea and fundraising activities in aid of Paws Off Duty on Thursday 16 May. The company – which also has stores in Ruthin, Chirk, Mold and Llangefni – will be joined on the…
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13 May
Pet supplies business expands with HSBC funding
A family-run animal and pet supplies business in Monmouth, South Wales, has secured a six-figure finance package from HSBC UK to expand its operation with a second retail store in Chepstow. Wye Valley Country Store, run by husband and wife duo Barbara and Alan Griffiths and their son Josh Griffiths,…
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13 May
Royal Canin launches first ever early detection tool
Pet food brand, Royal Canin, has announced the worldwide launch of its first early detection tool: Hematuria Detection, a non-invasive, at-home test, clinically proven to detect blood in cat urine. Hematuria, or blood in the urine, can be an early sign of lower urinary tract diseases (LUTD)1, including Feline Idiopathic…
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10 May
National Dog Mobility Awareness Week launches online
The National Dog Mobility Awareness Week, has launched a new website in order to help owners diagnose health and wellbeing issues with their dogs. Created in support of the first ever National Dog Mobility Awareness Week which takes place between 27 May and 2 June. The website can be accessed…
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10 May
SRUC invests in new home for animal care in Aberdeen
Scotland’s Rural College (SRUC) in Aberdeen has announced it is moving to a new £350,000 home for animal care and veterinary nursing at the Mill of Craibstone on the SRUC campus. SRUC will invest over £350,000 into the new animal care unit, as it aims to bring the Mill of…
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10 May
Pet care brands launches perfume range for dogs
Pet care brand Animology – a subsidiary of manufacturing company Group55 – are entering the dog fragrance spray market with the introduction of three new alcohol free body mists. The new 150ml products are designed to leave a lasting scent that lingers on the coat for longer, with the choice…
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10 May
Webbox Natural celebrates ‘real pets’ with new campaign
Pet food brand, Webbox Natural, has celebrated the diversity and uniqueness of pet ownership with its latest campaign; ‘Real Pets, Real People, Real Life’. The company said that whilst the rural lifestyle is presented as the ideal by most natural pet food brands, this is far from the reality for…
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9 May
Teacher’s pet care business launches in Blackwood
A former teacher has announced the launch of a new pet care service in Blackwood. Sarah Davies left a 20-year teaching career to launch a We Love Pets franchise on 1 May, the fourth We Love Pets franchise in Wales. Davies is now pet first aid trained, police checked and…
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9 May
Skinner’s Pet Foods staff achieve Canine Nutritional Training
Pet food manufacturer, Skinner’s Pet Foods, has announced that 16 of its office-based staff are now qualified Canine Nutritional Advisors, following the completion of a four-part module course led by Skinner’s in-house nutritional consultant Dr Jacqueline Boyd. Whilst the Skinner’s nutritional department is already fully qualified, the company said it…
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9 May
Companion Consultancy launches training division for retail sector
Following the recent appointment of Emma Sharp, veterinary-run PR and marketing agency Companion Consultancy, has announced the launch of a new training and development service. Sharp, whose background includes over 20 years of experience working within sales, will head up the new training division. On offer will be a diverse…
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