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Natures Menu refreshes natural Raw Chunks range

Raw and raw inspired pet food company, Natures Menu, has refreshed its chewing meat range with an all new look and name. The company has rebranded the range to Raw Chunks, complete with all new packaging, to help attract the consumer and boost sales for stockists and retailers. The rebrand…

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Tails.com launches duck treats in time for Christmas

Direct-to-consumer pet food brand Tails.com has launched a new treat, the Duck Biscuits, in time for the festive period. The new treats were released by the brand at the beginning of November and sit alongside its existing Salmon Treats. Containing natural ingredients and with no added sugar, the Duck Treats are…

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Tetra relaunches FilterActive and Medica range for healthy fish

Tetra has upgraded its FilterActive water conditioner, which has been optimised to keep the filter and substrate cleaner for longer while supporting the biological balance in the aquarium after water changes. The aquatics brand has also relaunched its Medica range, which includes three new formulas and an improved packaging for…

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Animals die in pet shop blaze

A number of animals have died at the Isle of Wight Pet Centre after it caught fire on Monday at 11pm. Five fire crews were called from across the island who managed to put the fire out just before 1am, however the crews were not able to save the lives…

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Tails.com appoints chief product officer

Tailored dog-food brand, Tails.com has appointed Lai-Ping Lai as its new chief product officer. Lai, who joined the company in October 2018, will report to CEO James Davidson and lead the 18 strong tech and digital product teams at the Tails.com HQ in Richmond. She joins having led high performing…

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Ayrshire vet removed from RCVS register for ‘clinical and communication failings’

The disciplinary committee of the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons (RCVS) has directed its registrar to remove a veterinary surgeon from its register after it found the allegations of a number of charges in relation to his euthanasia of a dog proven. John Hendrie Smith was removed from the register…

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Red Setters, Bulldogs and Boxers most likely to suffer incontinence

Male Irish Red Setters, Boxers, Bulldogs, Bull Mastiffs and Fox Terriers are more likely to develop urinary incontinence than the males of other dog breeds, according to new research. Purebred male dogs are 1.45 times more likely to suffer from involuntary leakages compared with their crossbred counterparts, suggesting a likely…

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Vet-tech start-up brings artificial intelligence to the trade

A veterinary research and development company with aims to “revolutionise” the UK has filed patents to bring artificial intelligence (AI) technology to the £100bn global pet market. Founded in early 2017 by tech expert Paul Hallett and veterinarian Robert Dawson, Vet-AI is an R&D company developing a number of solutions…

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BVA warns no deal pet travel arrangements will impact vets and owners

The British Veterinary Association (BVA) has warned that pet owners must start preparing now if they want to take their pet to the EU after Brexit, in case a no deal situation leaves them facing long waits to get cleared for travel. If the UK has “unlisted” third country status…

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Lily’s Kitchen launches natural dental chew

British pet food manufacturer Lily’s Kitchen has launched its first dental chew, Woofbrush, in a bid to help the dental health of the nation’s dogs. The company has worked with an expert vet dentist to develop the chewy, spongy dental chews, which are made from natural ingredients including fennel, parsley,…

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