Industry News
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Apr- 2019 -29 April
Vitalin raises money for Jerry Green Dog Rescue charity
Vitalin Pet Food has been fundraising for the Jerry Green Dog Rescue charity, by completing an obstacle course in Leeds wearing fancy dress. Three members of staff from Vitalin took part in the five kilometre course in Leeds, tackling inflatables up to 50m long and eight metres high. The team…
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29 April
Henry Wag to feature on The Customer Is Always Right
The founder of Henry Wag is set to feature on a new TV programme called The Customer Is Always Right. Grant Rogers the creator of the Henry Wag brand will feature on the show presented by Lucy Alexander, which sees three innovators witness their products being tested and evaluated by…
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29 April
Sure Petcare launches new tech to help owners monitor feeding
Pet product specialist Sure Petcare has launched its SureFeed Microchip Pet Feeder Connect technology, the next generation of its existing SureFeed Microchip Pet Feeder. The Microchip Pet Feeder Connect records the time and weight of food consumed by a pet each time they eat from the feeder, reporting it directly…
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29 April
Petplan partners with Tikspac to provide 100 dog waste bag stations
As part of Petplan’s investment to help promote responsible pet ownership, the insurer has partnered with sustainable dispenser station company Tikspac to launch 100 new stations. Through offering free biodegradable waste bags they will provide dog owners with an environmentally friendly way to dispose of their dog waste. The stations…
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26 April
Royal Canin partners with IDEXX to host FLUTD and Dysuria webinar
Royal Canin and IDEXX Laboratories have announced they will partner to provide a step by step guide on how to manage the symptoms of FLUTD in a webinar. The webinar named, ‘FLUTD and Dysuria – a frustration for many and not just the cat’ will be hosted by Dr Hanne…
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26 April
Mars Petcare launches Greenies Dental Treats
Mars Petcare is launching Greenies Dental Treats to the UK specialist pet trade in May in a bid to help owners look after their dog’s teeth and gums more regularly. The treats are “unique, complete and balanced” and available in both original and grain free formats. Said to be highly…
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25 April
PIF launches new reptile and small mammal qualification
The Pet Industry Federation (PIF) has announced it has launched a new qualification for looking after small mammals and reptiles. PIF has developed specialisms in the City and Guilds Level 2 Certificate of Technical Competence in Health and Husbandry qualification for reptiles and small mammals, as part of its package…
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24 April
Vetoquinol launches new Flexadin Advanced
Global animal health company Vetoquinol has launched Flexadin Advanced, a supplement combining undenatured type-II collagen (UC-II) and purified extracts of Boswellia Serrata plant, which supports the metabolism of joints in the case of osteoarthritis in dogs. In the form of a one-per-day palatable chew, Flexadin Advanced is the only canine…
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24 April
GooodUK partners with rhino conservation charity
Sustainable dog food brand, GooodUK, has recently partnered with Rhino conservation charity, Rettet das Nashorn, which is dedicated to supporting The Black Mambas, a female anti-poaching unit. This team and their dogs are dedicated to protecting the last rhinos in South Africa’s Krüger National Park by searching for poachers, illegal…
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23 April
HayPigs wins Best Retailer at Business Excellence Awards
Small animal accessories company, HayPigs have won Best Retailer at the Business Excellence Awards Ceremony run by ActionCOACH. The awards ceremony honours the accomplishments, achievements and outstanding entrepreneurial results of small businesses and their owners worldwide. As well as winning the Best Retailer category, HayPigs was also a finalist in…
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