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Pet food brand gets £27m boost for plastic-free packaging

British pet food brand, Butchers Petcare, has secured a £27m refinancing deal from NatWest, RBS Invoice Finance and Lombard, to support its growth and innovation plans. The funding deal which includes banking and asset-based lending facilities will support the East Midlands-based family-run business’ sustainability strategy, which includes an investment in…

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NOAH: ‘Vaccine hesitancy’ could lead to deadly mistakes

Mistaken beliefs about pet vaccines and a growing hesitancy towards vaccination could give rise to deadly diseases that not only affect companion animals but also people, animal medicine association National Office of Animal Health (NOAH) has warned. With PDSA’s annual PAW Report signalling a 7% drop in vaccination rates for…

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‘Undesirable behaviour’ largest cause of death in dogs under three

New research has found “undesirable behaviour” as the highest cause of death in dogs living in England that die under the age of three. It is estimated that 24% of households in the UK own a dog, however a recent VetCompass study of dogs under the care of primary-care veterinary…

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EUKANUBA survey reveals lifetime of love between owner and dog

A survey conducted by pet food brand EUKANUBA has revealed the lifetime of love owners and dogs share together. With 81% of owners admitting that their dog is an important member of the family, it’s no surprise that canine companions play a pivotal role in lives. Some 38% of owners…

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Huawei and Louis Smith join forces with RSPCA to rehome pets

Smartphone brand Huawei has partnered with animal rescue charity RSPCA, as new research revealed when it comes to adopting pets, 56% of Brits would skip over an animal looking for a home, if their profile picture wasn’t “up to scratch”. To help some of the thousands of rescue pets waiting…

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Laughing Dog aims to raise £5,000 for Guide Dogs charity

British pet food manufacturer, Laughing Dog, has announced it is taking on the National Three Peak Challenge to help raise funds for the UK charity, Guide Dogs. Laughing Dog has announced a fundraising target of £5,000, and launched a programme of fundraising events for staff and customers to get involved…

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RVC scoops ‘outstanding’ awards for RCVS Practice Standards Scheme

The Royal Veterinary College’s (RVC) three veterinary hospitals, as well as its ambulatory Equine Practice, have all been judged as “outstanding” for various awards by the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons (RCVS). The awards for the Queen Mother Hospital for Animals (QMHA), the Equine Referral Hospital, the Equine Ambulatory Practice,…

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‘Anti-vaxx’ sentiment creeping into pet care, warn vets

Vets are concerned that scepticism about vaccination is creeping over from human health into pet care as new statistics show that 98% of vets have been questioned by their clients on the need for vaccination. Well meaning owners may be putting their animals at risk by relying on vaccination information…

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Cat undergoes ‘gender reassignment’ to save life

A cat with a bladder problem has made a recovery after undergoing “gender reassignment” surgery. The six-year-old cat named Piglet, was facing being put to sleep, but thanks to Sarah Bruce at Charter Vets in Congleton, his life has been saved using a rare procedure to remove part of his…

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Scottish public backs ban on ‘designer pet’ breeding

Some 96.8% of 659 respondents backed a government consultation regarding its proposal to introduce new regulations for the licensing of dog, cat and rabbit breeding activities. The breeding of cats and rabbits in Scotland is currently unregulated and under the regulations an individual who sells or acquires a cat or…

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