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Scrumbles secures £150,000 investment

Independent pet food manufacturer, Scrumbles has raised more than £150,000 in equity funding through the SEIS scheme, aimed at supporting small businesses. Founded by husband and wife, Jack Walker and Aneisha Soobroyen, Scrumbles’ range of dog and cat food is already stocked in Ocado and Fetch.co.uk. It is hoped that…

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Owners ditch vets for chewing gum and human toothpaste to cure bad dog breath

Chewing gum, facial haircuts and brushing teeth with human toothpaste are just some of the ways owners are trying to combat their dog’s bad breath, according to a study. Giving dogs snacks that ‘improve’ their breath, fresh mint leaves to chew and keeping the toilet lid closed are other ways…

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Mayhew and Pro Pooch form ‘charitable relationship’

Dog health and wellbeing brand Pro Pooch has announced it will be partnering with London-based animal rescue charity Mayhew this Christmas to help give something back and support their work both locally and internationally. On 19 November, Pro Pooch will launch an Aloe and Avocado Dry Wash; an allergen-free, waterless,…

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Scarsdale Vets hosts free training for veterinary nurses prior to OSCE exams

Scarsdale Vets in Derby has announced it is to hold free training courses in order to help vet nurses successfully complete their Objectively Structured Clinical Examinations (OSCEs). The quarterly event will take place at Pride Veterinary Centre on Monday 26 November between 6-8pm. The event will feature six different tasks…

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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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