Industry News
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Apr- 2019 -17 April
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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17 April
‘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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17 April
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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17 April
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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16 April
Natures Menu expands Natural Raw Nuggets Range
Pet food manufacturer, Natures Menu has announced it has added to its Fruit and Vegetable Raw Nuggets line with the addition of Natural Raw Nuggets Veggie Boost, as well as new look packaging. The Veggie Boost Nuggets are made from a blend of 15 fruits and vegetables including butternut squash,…
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16 April
Fish4Dogs set to launch TV campaign
Fish4Dogs is set to undertake its first-ever television advertising campaign next month, encouraging dog owners to ‘Switch to Fish’. ‘The Run’ features a man and his dog enjoying their run over the moors as they consider the health benefits of switching the dog’s diet to fish. Launched at Crufts, the…
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16 April
Owner of raided 4 Paws banned from acting as company director
Former owner of the 4 Paws boarding kennels, Jodie Annabel Fairbrother, from Immingham, Lincolnshire, has had her bankruptcy restrictions extended for seven years meaning she is unable to act as a company director without permission. Her business traded from Janika Boarding Kennels under the name ‘4 Paws’ and provided animal…
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16 April
PetSafe Brand launches ‘innovative’ behavioural training products
Global pet product expert, PetSafe Brand has announced the launch of two new behavioural products for dogs; the PetSafe Spray Bark Collar and the PetSafe Remote Spray Trainer. Both are “premium training collars” that deliver a light spray to stop unwanted behaviours such as barking or not coming when called.…
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15 April
Dog yoghurt brand Frozzys announces new flavour launch
Frozzys, a manufacturer of frozen yoghurt for dogs, has announced the launch of a new flavour. The new flavour, Peach, will be available from May, joining the existing product portfolio consists of four flavours, original, strawberry, blueberry and cranberry. Frozzys says all of its recipes are formulated with the support…
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15 April
Lintbells launches first TV ad campaign for YuMove
Lintbells is launching its first ever TV advertising campaign to promote its YuMove brand to dog owners. The TV campaign launches on 15 April across the ITV Central West region and Sky AdSmart aiming to reach millions of dog owners across the UK. The 30 second advert will look to…
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