Industry News
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Mar- 2019 -21 March
Aroma Petcare Solutions launches ‘unique’ odour banishing product
Pet owners wanting to get rid of lingering odours of “wet dog” smells and cat pee pongs are being given a “helping hand” with a new bio enzyme cleaner from Aroma Petcare Solutions. Designed to give pet owners confidence about welcoming visitors into their homes without worrying about pet smells,…
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21 March
True Leaf expands distribution to 3,500 stores worldwide
True Leaf has announced it has expanded its total retail distribution to 3,500 stores worldwide with the addition of Pet Planet as its North American retail partner. The Cannabis-based pet supplement brand made the announcement at the Global Pet Expo in Orlando, Florida, where it has unveiled its new brand…
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21 March
Blue Cross creates instructional guide to make snuffle mats
Animal welfare charity Blue Cross has created a step by step guide and instructional video to help pet owners create a snuffle mat for their companions. Snuffle mats are meant to mentally stimulate dogs by encouraging them to solve a puzzle using their sense of smell. Made with a rubber…
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21 March
TastyBone launches new TastyBrush
Pet product manufacturer, TastyBone has announced the launch of its new TastyBrush. The product has a similar shape to a human toothbrush, with grooves and ridges which aim to scrape and clean teeth. TastyBone says the product will help gums and teeth “become stronger and healthier with every bite, protecting…
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20 March
2019 Veterinary Awards finalists announced
The finalists for the 2019 Petplan Veterinary Awards have been announced, the finalists have been drawn from over 40,000 nominations. The finalists are: Practice Support Staff of the Year Graham Skelton, Orchard House Veterinary Centre, Hexham, Northumberland Sharon Scarratt of Blue House Veterinary Centre, Stoke-On-Trent, Staffordshire Zoe Pickering, Orchard House…
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20 March
PetLove launches Furzz range
Pet product manufacturer PetLove has released its new Furzz range of plush dog toys. Designed with practicality in mind the new range is made from a durable material that contains no stuffing meaning ‘less mess’ for dog owners. The range comprises four wild animals – a bear, fox, raccoon, and…
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20 March
Street Paws to hold fun day for homeless pets
Dog homelessness charity Street Paws is to hold a charity fun day in Leeds in order to raise money for pets living with the homeless. The Doghouse Bar in Kirkgate will host the fundraising event on 23 March with visitors able to sample a special 4% West Coast Pale –…
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20 March
VMD lays out preparations for medicinal supply in no-deal Brexit
The Veterinary Medicines Directorate (VMD) has set out detail on the preparations underway to ensure a continued supply of veterinary medicines in a no deal scenario. The VMD and the pharmaceutical industry have already established procedures to deal with medicine shortages, working closely with those operating in the supply chain…
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19 March
UK spends up to £1.5bn on dog holiday boarding
New research has found the UK is spending upwards of £1.5bn on alternative accommodation for dogs each year. The research by Lyme Bay Holidays found that the average kennel in the UK costs upwards of £19 per day (£133 for a week’s trip). The company said that ‘staycations’ which would…
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19 March
Valleys entrepreneur embarks on dog grooming venture
A 21-year-old from Rhondda Cynon Taff, south Wales has opened a new dog grooming business with the ultimate goal of becoming a Crufts champion ‘Groomer of the Year’. Rebecca Lewis from Treorchy, founded her dog grooming business, Vanity Hounds, after volunteering for over 18 months at a local groomers. The…
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