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Pet tech start-up Felcana partners with Simplyhealth Professionals

Animal healthcare firm Simplyhealth Professionals and pet tech company Felcana have announced that they are to collaborate as strategic partners. Simplyhealth’s expertise in preventive health plans will support the efforts of Felcana’s team of veterinary surgeons, data scientists and engineers, with a view to understanding how pet health plans can…

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Royal Canin warns pet owners to be aware of ‘hidden dangers’ at Christmas

Royal Canin has reminded veterinary professionals to make pet owners aware of “lesser known dangers” to pets around the festive period. The manufacturer said many pet owners don’t know that the artificial sweetener Xylitol, commonly used in cakes, sweets and biscuits, is toxic to animals, adding that festive treats such…

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Fish4Dogs announces it has reached £17m turnover in eight years

Fish4Dogs has seen its turnover rise from £2m to £17m from 2010 to 2018, along with increasing its workforce by 27 percent in 2018. During 2018, the company has welcomed 13 new members to the team, and says it has seen “exceptional growth” in recent years under Graham Smith, who…

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Scottish pet retailer wins business award for third year running

A Scottish pet retailer has won the ‘Best Montrose Business’ gong at the Angus Business Awards for the third year running. Montrose Pet Shop, has now been entered into the finals of the national competition as a result of the win, with awards based on customer votes. Owner Yvonne Will…

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Petsafe brand expands Play & Challenge range

Pet product manufacturer, PetSafe has announced a further expansion of its Play & Challenge range with the addition of two new dog toys. The Play & Challenge range aims to redirect bad behaviours like chewing and jumping into positive play. The new toys are suitable for all ages and will…

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August Equity backs management buyout of Hallmarq Veterinary Imaging

Mid-market private equity firm August Equity has supported the management buyout of Hallmarq Veterinary Imaging Ltd (Hallmarq), a global specialist in advanced diagnostics for equine and companion animals. Founded in 2001, Hallmarq is commended in the animal health sector for its development of the world’s only MRI scanner for the…

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Natural Instinct recalls cat food over ‘EU requirements’

Natural Instinct has recalled its Wild Venison cat food in bags of 250g and 500g after it said the food was “not inspected in line with EU requirements”. The pet food manufacturer said the food had not had an offal inspection “in line with legal requirements”. It said that the…

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Skinner’s Pet Foods partners with Gloucester Rugby Club

Family-owned business Skinner’s Pet Foods has announced it has officially partnered with Gloucester Rugby Club. Gloucester Rugby’s chief commercial officer, Adam Benson, said: “The pet industry has shown tremendous growth over the last twenty years and this agreement shows just how dynamic this market sector is. We’re a very dog…

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OATA training packages get City & Guilds’ stamp of approval

The Ornamental Aquatic Trade Association (OATA) is re-launching its industry training packages with new online courses after gaining City & Guilds accreditation. The trade body has revamped and updated the course contents of its Foundation and Advanced Training programmes which have now been assessed and accredited by the educational organisation.…

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PawSquad launches online veterinary subscription service

PawSquad, provider of telehealth services for pets, has introduced PawSquad Pet Health Club to help improve pet welfare in a cost-effective manner. PawSquad gives pet owners the ability to get veterinary advice via video link over a mobile phone or tablet from anywhere – 24/7, 365 days a year. The…

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