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PDSA partners with National Army Museum for ‘Animal VC’ exhibition

An exhibition honouring the animals of World War I and II will go on display to members of the public for the first time this half term at the National Army Museum in Chelsea, London. The exhibition is part of veterinary charity PDSA’s celebrations to mark the 75th anniversary of…

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Rosewood Pet Products launches new product line

Rosewood Pet Products has announced a brand new line-up to its portfolio of pet toys, treats and accessories. For dogs, Rosewood has introduced five new additions to its Luxury Leather collars and leads range. The manufacturer has also launched nine new cat collars which include quick-release safety features and a…

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Home dog boarders ‘fear new rules will force them out of business’

An animal trades insurance specialist has said dog daycare and home boarding businesses across England are worried for their livelihoods because of new legislation. Andrew Ball, of animal-related business insurance specialist Cliverton, welcomed new government guidelines to streamline and modernise existing licensing controls for businesses that work with animals but…

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Mars Petcare extends range with new Pedigree Wrap

Mars Petcare has launched the new Pedigree Wrap as part of its expansion of its bonding care and treats range. The company said as the meat treats segment saw a 32% growth in value in 2018, Pedigree wanted to offer consumers a product from a “trusted brand” to enhance bonding…

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Veterinary Nurse Council agrees to EU vet registration post-Brexit changes

The Veterinary Nurses (VN) Council, part of the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons (RCVS) has agreed changes to how it will register veterinary nurses who qualified in the European Economic Area (EEA) should the UK depart the EU without a deal on March 29. Changes to the registration process for…

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Billy and Margot to launch new range at Crufts 2019

Pet food manufacturer, Billy and Margot, has announced it is to launch a new product range to visitors at this year’s Crufts. Billy and Margot, which is an official sponsor of the dog show this year, will unveil its new range of products to pet owners ahead of the official…

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FourFriends to expand retail arm

Swedish pet food brand FourFriends Pet Foods has set out its expansion plans for the future in the UK as it launched a new supplement range for cats and dogs. The company is currently looking to increase its number of stockists and to expand its breeder offering. Set up by…

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Verity & Voss become exclusive distributors for Kiwi Walker

Pet accessories business Verity and Voss are now the exclusive distributors for pet accessory brand, Kiwi Walker in the UK and Ireland following the launch of pet toys, beds leads, collars bowls, treats and travel accessories for dogs at Pats Sandown. Kiwi Walker’s range of toys are made from TPR…

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Ruffwear launch new equipment inspired by service dogs

Premium dog gear brand Ruffwear has launched new products inspired by service and assistance dogs along with their handlers. The new products include the Huck-a-Cone toy and Audible Beacon safety light for visually impaired owners. The Audible Beacon is waterproof and rechargeable, with audible accessibility designed specifically for visually impaired…

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Dog food brands missing ‘key nutritional information’ on labels

Research into 20 leading dog food brands and examining nutritional values has found many fail to list salt and carbohydrate levels in products. The research conducted by pet insurance provider, Everypaw, supported by veterinary consultant Dr Eric Jackson, found that 30% of food brands didn’t label any information on the…

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