Industry News
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May- 2019 -9 May
Vets warning as potentially fatal dog disease spreads in UK
Vets are issuing a warning to dog owners as a potentially fatal dog disease has now spread throughout the UK. Lungworm was originally believed to be limited to southern regions, but research has revealed the parasite’s presence in northern areas of England, and even Scotland, which were not previously considered…
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8 May
Pets at Home launches new ‘Store of the Future’
Pet care retail chain Pets at Home has unveiled its new Store of the Future format in Stockport and Chesterfield following a multi-million pound investment. The new offering hopes to create a centre of “pet care excellence and exceptional customer service”, and put Pets at Home at the heart of…
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8 May
Fish4Dogs supports Bring Your Dog To Work Day
Fish4Dogs has launched a guide to support other workplaces in how to become dog-friendly, ahead of Bring Your Dog To Work Day.. The pet food manufacturer is supporter of Bring Your Dog To Work Day, held on 21 June, and has between 11 and 20 dogs at its offices everyday…
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8 May
Beco Pets joins Pet Sustainability Coalition
Pet food manufacturer, Beco Pets has become one of the first UK members of the Pet Sustainability Coalition (PSC). The company said it was proud to join the network of global businesses developing “ethical and sustainable best practice” through collective engagement. George Bramble, Beco Pets founder, said: “It’s great to…
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8 May
Vets Now pays tribute following sudden death of VN Louise O’Dwyer
Out-of-hours emergency veterinary practice Vets Now has paid tribute to veterinary nurse Louise O’Dwyer who died on 5 May. The veterinary group will also postpone its ECC CPD roadshow event which was set to take place today (Wednesday 8 May) in Milton Keynes. Amanda Boag, Vets Now clinical director, said:…
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7 May
Davies wins Green Champion Award
Davies Veterinary Specialists, has become the first UK veterinary practice to have achieved accreditation from the Institute of International Education (IIE), with a scientific paper set to be published. Ellie West of Davies has co-authored a sustainability-focused paper, on environmental sustainability in veterinary anaesthesia, with fellow veterinary anaesthetist Ron Jones,…
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7 May
Natures Menu ranks 95th in top 200 fastest growing companies
Natures Menu has announced it has received an award from the Sunday Times HSBC International Track 200 after being placed at 95 out of the 200-strong league table. The International Track 200 ranks Britain’s midmarket private companies with the fastest-growing international sales. Natures Menu was just one of three pet…
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7 May
Dr Conor Brady joins Paleo Ridge as nutritional adviser
Raw dog food supplier Paleo Ridge has recently appointed Dr Conor Brady as its new nutritional advisor. Brady will bring a wealth of experience in the field of canine nutrition and natural health in his new role. In 2010, he built his own raw pet food business, Dogs First, and…
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7 May
HMRC raises millions from tax-dodging puppy farmers
More than £5m has been raised by an HMRC taskforce tackling dishonest dog breeders who were selling pups on the black market. HMRC set up the taskforce in October 2015 after discussions with animal welfare groups suggested tens of thousands of puppies were being reared in unregulated conditions and sold…
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3 May
Pet Brands launches new Cath Kidston range
Designer and manufacturer of accessories and treats, Pet Brands, has announced that it is the latest licensee to partner with the British designer brand Cath Kidston. The new collection of products combines pet specialist knowledge and two distinctive prints to create a range of beds, blankets, collars and leads and…
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