Industry News
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Feb- 2019 -27 February
Warning as dog contracts ‘rare’ disease from slugs and snails
A vet has issued a warning to dog owners after a Wirral family almost lost their beloved pet to a rare and deadly disease linked to slugs and snails. Vet Dylan Payne, of Acorn Veterinary Centre in West Kirby, is part of the team helping eight year old black Labrador…
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27 February
Pets Choice acquires competitor Rufus Foods
Pet food manufacturer, Pets Choice, has made its first acquisition of 2019, expanding its brand portfolio with the addition of rival pet food brand Rufus Foods. The sale, which completed on 25 February 2019, saw Pets Choice acquire the Rufus Foods brand, boosting the manufacturer’s brand portfolio to a total…
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26 February
Company of Animals founder steps down after 40 years
Company of Animals founder and CEO, Dr Roger Mugford has announced he will be stepping down as CEO of the organisation this spring to grow his new venture, Animal Insights Limited. Paul Nolan, formerly operations director at Company of Animals, will move into the role of CEO. Mugford, who is…
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26 February
Fitzpatrick Referrals welcomes hattrick of new specialists
Enzo Minghella, Pádraig Egan and Susan Murphy have joined the Fitzpatrick Referrals practice after gaining new qualifications. Enzo Minghella qualified as an EBVS European Specialist in Veterinary Anaesthesia and Analgesia in December 2018 and works across both the orthopaedics and neurology, and oncology and soft tissue sites at Fitzpatrick Referrals.…
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26 February
Benyfit Natural announces guestlist for Crufts stand
Benyfit Natural has announced its guestlist for its stand at Crufts 2019. The pet food manufacturer will be hosting stars of the industry at their stand across the four days of the show, ensuring a broad range of canine and nutritional expertise for visitors wanting to learn more about raw-feeding…
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26 February
Pet therapy introduced to help college learners
A college in the South Wales valleys has introduced a pet therapy initiative as a new way to help re-engage learners who might otherwise be at risk of leaving education. The scheme will see Coleg y Cymoedd working with Time to Change Wales, as part of the first national campaign…
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25 February
Scottie dogs in danger according to Kennel Club list
A new list released by the Kennel Club has revealed that Scottish Terriers are in danger, with owners opting for alternative breeds. The list saw only 438 Scottish Terriers registered with the club, a 38% decline over the last five years. The black wire-haired dog is being overtaken by breeds…
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22 February
Pet Trade Innovations introduces two new products
Pet Trade Innovations has announced it is to launch two new pet products. The new additions are the Cleany Teeth Dog Tooth Brush which uses ultrasound technology and comes with Ultrasound Toothpaste Gel, and the Pedaldish which keeps pet food in a sealed container with a lid which can be…
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22 February
Fish4Dogs increases Crufts presence
Fish4Dogs has announced it has increased its presence at Crufts, doubling the size of its stand at the show. The 12-year-old brand aims to champion fish as the “perfect protein” at the new stand, and has become an ‘Official Supporter’ of Crufts. The manufacturer will occupy a new stand space…
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22 February
Only 42% of owners walk their dogs every day
Forthglade has launched a dog walking campaign as research commissioned by the natural dog food producer showed only 42% of owners walked their dog on a daily basis. Some 58% of owners admitted to not walking their dog as often, and for as long, as they should, with the average…
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