Industry News
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Oct- 2018 -25 October
Veterinary group relocates following £360,000 funding package
A Surrey-based veterinary group has relocated from its former premises in Woking to a new, larger, purpose-built premises in Horsell, after securing a £360,000 funding package. Lynton House Vets, has used the funding provided by HSBC to purchase and fully refurbish the 3,000 sq ft, two-storey building, improving facilities for…
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24 October
Dog Treat Co launches its first vegan friendly treat
Devon-based dog treat manufacturer, Dog Treat Co, has stepped away from its usual meat-based offerings with the launch of its first vegan friendly treat. The vegan snack is a coconut, chia and turmeric treat which is hand-baked as well as being wheat and gluten free. The treat has lauric acid,…
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24 October
Company of Animals wins Silver at the 2018 PetQuip Awards
Company of Animals has won Silver at the PetQuip awards 2018 in the ‘Marketing Project of the Year’ category. The PetQuip Awards 2018 took place during the PATS Telford trade show and brings together luminaries representing the UK and international retailer and supplier pet sector. Each year, the trade body’s…
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23 October
Pets Choice celebrates 30 years
Pet food manufacturer, Pets Choice, is celebrating its 30th anniversary this month (October) and is preparing for an “exciting 12 months” as it enters the milestone year. Since its establishment in 1988, Pets Choice has significantly expanded its portfolio, now boasting ten brands including TastyBone, Meatiful and its most recent…
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23 October
Vets come together to create new veterinary app
A team of eight entrepreneurs and experts have joined forces to launch a new veterinary medical technology app, which is “set to revolutionise the UK and global vet market”. The team has spent 18 months on research and development for the new business named Vet AI, which aims to bring…
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22 October
Independent pet shop scoops top prize in Burns awards
A Kilmarnock pet shop has won £2,500 cash in a national competition ran by Burns Pet Nutrition for the best shop window display. The independent shop, named Sommerville Feeds, has been running for over 38 years and beat off competition across the country to be crowned nationwide winners of Burns…
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22 October
Chocolate Labradors found to have shorter lifespan than rest of breed
Chocolate Labrador Retrievers have a significantly shorter lifespan than their black and yellow counterparts, according to the results of a study. The median lifespan for chocolate Labradors is 10.7 years, which is 1.4 years shorter than black or yellow Labradors. This latest research, carried out by the Royal Veterinary College’s…
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19 October
Natures Menu MD named one of the ‘Top 50 Most Ambitious Leaders’ in UK
Raw pet food company Natures Menu is celebrating its managing director, Craig Taylor, being named one of the ‘Top 50 Most Ambitious Business Leaders’ in the UK. The awards by LDC, the private equity investment company, recognise inspiring individuals who run Britain’s most successful mid-companies and featured Taylor in the…
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19 October
YuMove to sponsor ITV’s ‘For the Love of Dogs’
Pet food manufacturer, Lintbells, has announced that its flagship brand YuMove will sponsor ITV’s For the Love of Dogs. The programme is watched by 18% of the UK’s adult population and aims to raise awareness of joint health, bringing the role of pet supplements to the attention of millions of…
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18 October
VetPartners acquires its first nursing school
A Dorchester-based veterinary nursing school has been acquired by UK group, VetPartners, making it the first establishment of its kind to join the firm. Lynwood School of Veterinary Nursing, a subsidiary of Lynwood Vets, joined VetPartners in September, along with the five-site small animal practice in Dorset. Since being established…
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