Industry News
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Mar- 2019 -8 March
Natures Menu unveils ‘poo bag’ sculpture
Natures Menu has today (8 February) unveiled a four-metre-high poo bag sculpture at Crufts to highlight “the benefits of a complete, raw and natural diet”. A Natures Menu poll of 2,000 UK pet owners showed that the nation’s knowledge of pet food ingredients is low, with 62% admitting they are…
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8 March
A quarter of dog owners ‘not prepared for costs’
Some 24% of dog owners have admitted they were not prepared for the cost of owning a dog, research from Admiral Pet Insurance has revealed. Respondents of the survey also said dog ownership was more expensive than they expected and 43% of dog owners admitted to doing no research on…
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8 March
MMI introduces Sarah Brown Mental Health Research Grants
Applications are now open for the RCVS Mind Matters Initiative (MMI) first Sarah Brown Mental Health Research Grant, named for an elected RCVS Council member who tragically passed away in 2017. One £20,000 grant will be awarded each year for five years, starting in 2019 (making a £100,000 total by…
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8 March
Billy and Margot to launch new range at Crufts
Dog food manufacturer, Billy and Margot, has announced it is to launch a new product range at this year’s Crufts. Billy and Margot, which is the official sponsor of the dog show for the first time this year, will use the opportunity to unveil its new range of products to…
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7 March
FURminator launches ‘new and improved’ product range
FURminator, the total pet grooming brand, has announced its relaunch which includes a new and enhanced range of products and improved packaging. As 76% of owners claim to prefer grooming their pets at home versus using professional services, the new range aims to further support pet owners’ grooming needs with…
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7 March
Bestpets’ double win at Bestway Performance Awards
Pet wholesaler, Bestpets, has won two awards at the Bestway Performance Awards an annual event which celebrates and rewards companies within Bestway’s divisions. More than 500 colleagues and supply partners attended the ceremony, held at the Marriott Grosvenor Square Hotel. Bestpets’ ‘Free Wild Bird Watching Starter Kit’ has won the…
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7 March
Skinner’s sponsor Woofers Winter Walk
Skinner’s has announced it sponsored the first Woofers Winter Walk which took place on Sunday (3 March) in the grounds of Helmingham Hall, Suffolk. As many as 300 dogs were in attendance to support Suffolk charities, Our Special Friends and The Suffolk Community Foundation. The morning comprised of four walk…
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7 March
PFMA addresses raw food concerns
The Pet Food Manufacturers’ Association (PFMA) has responded to the recent paper on a Swedish study that tested 60 products from various European countries for bacterial contamination, including a single UK manufacturer. The association said in its statement: “While it carries no greater risk than handling fresh raw meat intended…
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6 March
Raw meat diet ‘risk to dog and owner’, study finds
A study has found that a raw meat diet may pose a risk to dogs and their owners as the offal used in such foods “has not undergone any type of treatment to reduce the microbial content”. Published by Veterinary Record and conducted by researchers from the Swedish University of…
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6 March
Breeders ‘failing to put health over beauty’, vets say
A panel of veterinary experts has called for “a championing of health over breeder-led perfect looks” after it accused Crufts breeders of “failing to put health over beauty”. The Dog Breed Standards Panel was chaired by Lars B. Andersen, CEO of Arty Lobster and featured professionals such as TV vet…
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