Industry News
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Oct- 2018 -3 October
FEDIAF releases new guidelines for cat and dog food
The European Pet Food Industry Federation has released new Nutritional Guidelines for cat and dog food at the 22nd European Society of Veterinary and Comparative Nutrition (ESVCN) Congress in Munich. Speaking to roughly 100 veterinarians, scientists, nutrition experts and students, Dr Thomas Brenten, chair of the FEDIAF Nutrition and Analytical…
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2 October
Natures Menu introduces two new Country Hunter products
Natures Menu has launched two new variants to its Country Hunter Raw Superfood Nuggets range, Grass Fed Beef and Turkey & Goose. The new Country Hunter Superfood Nuggets products are made with human grade ingredients and are complete and nutritionally balanced to ensure dogs get their daily nutritional requirements. Grain…
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2 October
Pet sales manager Kevin Duffy celebrates 30 years at Trilanco
Kevin Duffy, pet sales manager at Trilanco, is celebrating his 30th year working at the equine, pet and agricultural products wholesaler this month. Duffy joined the business in 1988 and is one of Trilanco’s longest serving colleagues. His first role was in the warehouse where he progressed within the team…
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1 October
New treatment method saves dog’s life
A Great Dane’s life has been saved with the help of a ground-breaking new treatment at a Scottish pet emergency in Glasgow, it was the first time this procedure has been used in Scotland. Vets Now treated four-year-old Merlin, who weighs 10 stone, after he was losing blood because of…
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1 October
Majority of vet practices ‘admit they need to get tough on infections’
The majority of UK vet practices feel the need to be tougher against infectious diseases, with many currently struggling to follow hygiene best practice, new research from the professional arm of laundry and dishwasher appliance manufacturer Miele has revealed. However, vets also said that more responsibility for hygiene needed to…
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Sep- 2018 -27 September
Research finds petting a dog can lower human blood pressure by 10 percent
New research has found that petting a dog for 15 minutes can lower human blood pressure by 10 percent. The research by Tombola also found that placing aquariums in nursing homes can improve pacing with Alzheimer’s patients and that growing up in an environment surrounded by animals helps create a…
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26 September
IAMS uses ‘largest media campaign’ to launch new IAMS for Vitality range
IAMS has used its “largest media campaign” to launch its new IAMS for Vitality range, the launch will include the sponsorship of Crufts along with TV, digital and social advertising. The pet food manufacturer says IAMS for Vitality is the “next evolution” of the brand’s ProActive Health, with what it…
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26 September
Beco Pets clean up at Pett Level
Beco Pets, an ethical and sustainable pet product company, has taken part in The Great British Beach Clean 2018. The London-based team travelled to the Pett Level coastline between Hastings and Rye. An area where litter pickers have previously found items that have drifted from as far as the Amazon…
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25 September
Animals hailed as ‘loneliness solution’
New research has claimed animals could be a solution to the UK’s loneliness “epidemic”, the research found that four out of five pet owners reported dramatically reduced feelings of loneliness within just one month of owning a pet. The research by Mars Petcare found that the average British person feels…
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25 September
Lifetime achievement for James & Steel as Group 55 sees double win at PetQuip awards
John James from pet accessories and treats company James & Steel was given a lifetime achievement award at this year’s PetQuip Awards ceremony. The event took place at the PATS Telford trade show on 23 September and was presented by Pat Flynn, PetQuip trade association manager and Amanda Sizer Barrett…
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