Industry News
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Oct- 2018 -12 October
Brits to spend over £2bn on pet care products and services by 2023
New research has found the UK pet product and service market is expected reach a value of £2.1bn by 2023, a 25 percent increase from an estimated £1.7bn in 2018. According the research by Mintel shows six in 10 pet owners bought pet products in 2017, with toys being the…
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11 October
RVC study discovers dog breeds most at risk of fatty lipomas
Springer Spaniels, Dobermann Pinscher, Weimaraners and Labrador Retrievers are the most susceptible to lipomas ( fatty masses or fatty lumps), according to the Royal Veterinary College (RVC). The news comes as part of the findings from the world’s largest study of the lipoma tumours carried out by the RVC’s VetCompass…
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11 October
Amazon removes heat pad which killed four kittens after catching fire
Amazon has removed a HUAYUU pet heating pad after one burst into flames killing four kittens. The £15.99 pad caught fire on the 24 September, the same day the item arrived according to the kittens’ owner Belinda Carr, 59, who said she tested the product before giving it to the…
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10 October
Tails.com expands customer advice service in time for Pet Obesity Day
Dog food company, Tails.com, has expanded its customer advice line to tackle the growing problem of pet obesity in the UK. According to PFMA’s Pet Data Report 2018 over 50 percent of dogs in the UK are either overweight or obese. Tails.com, which creates personalised portions to help owners keep…
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10 October
Pets help retired owners fall asleep according to new research
Older people who own pets fall asleep more easily and feel consistently more positive about their local environment than those who don’t have animals, according to new research. The research from Kingston University and St George’s University of London also found older pet owners take considerably more mild and moderate…
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9 October
Vet issues warning after fatal case of lungworm infection
A Portsmouth veterinary practice has issued a warning following a fatal case of lungworm infection. Staff at the surgery believe the husky, named Breeze, may have contracted the potentially deadly disease after ingesting water that had been infected by lungworm, a type of parasitic worm which lives in the heart…
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9 October
Nearly half of UK dog owners feed their pooches harmful human foods
Nearly half of UK dog owners said they fed their pooch human food twice a week, with over a quarter letting them indulge in cheese, dairy and salty foods, a new study by Everypaw has revealed. Research into the habits of 1,000 dog owners by pet healthcare company examined the…
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8 October
Edgard and Cooper releases new additions to dog food range
Healthy pet food company Edgard & Cooper has updated its dog food offering and unveiled a brand refresh. The updates come as the brand revealed a new listing on Amazon (8 October), increased distribution and a focus on the UK market. The company has responded to growing consumer demand with…
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8 October
Lily’s Kitchen announces new ‘Sausage Slices’ product
Lily’s Kitchen has launched a second recipe in their ‘Bright Young Things Puppy Reward’ range, Duck and Venison Sausage Slices. The product is intended to be used as a reward for puppies in training, with the new product joining the existing ‘Chicken and White Fish Puppy Rewards’ in the range.…
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5 October
PDSA introduces £250,000 vet truck to its fleet
A new £250,000 state-of-the-art vehicle designed to “revolutionise” animal welfare awareness across the UK, is to be officially unveiled by PDSA. The vet charity said its new 18-tonne ‘PetWise Mobile Unit’ was made possible thanks to players of People’s Postcode Lottery, and added that it will “enable them” to treat…
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