Industry News
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Apr- 2019 -30 April
Video consultant FirstVet to launch in UK
Swedish veterinary video platform, FirstVet, has announced it is to expand into the UK. FirstVet provides a digital platform for consultation on veterinary queries, via 10 to 15 minute videos. FirstVet has experienced accelerated growth in Sweden, with user numbers more than doubling since last summer. Through the videos consultants…
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30 April
‘Sell-out success’ for Davies’ animal first aid course for charity
Veterinary nurses at Davies Veterinary Specialists organised and ran a first aid course for pet owners at the small animal referral practice at Higham Gobion, Hertfordshire last weekend (27 April). It kicked off a series of events planned for Vet Nurse Awareness Month this May and the fully booked event…
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30 April
PIF announces canine behaviour seminar
The Pet Industry Federation (PIF) has announced it will launch a seminar on canine behaviour in a group setting, aimed at businesses such as dog daycares, home boarders and dog walkers. Taking place on Sunday 14 July at Willow Tree Canine Daycare in Biggleswade, Bedfordshire, the day-long seminar will be…
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30 April
Diva Pets to invest in business with alternative funding
Diva Pets will be investing in new products, services and staff training to grow its dog grooming and pet supply business thanks to an alternative funding solution – the Business Cash Advance. The solution was made available through Liberis Finance, a funding provider for small businesses. Liberis’ Business Cash Advance…
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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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