Industry News
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Apr- 2019 -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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23 April
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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23 April
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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18 April
‘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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18 April
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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18 April
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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18 April
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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