Industry News

Study finds dog owners are ‘happier with big dogs’

A new survey has found that dog owners get more satisfaction owning large dogs than small dogs. The RightPet study surveyed 12,167 pet owners from 106 countries, 75% were purebred dogs, and 25% were of mixed breeds. A RightPet found that both women and men are happier owning large dogs…

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Newly qualified vet receives scholarship for raptor rehabilitation research

Cambridge Veterinary School graduate, Helen Inzani, was announced as the recipient of the Harry Steele-Bodger Memorial Travel Scholarship for 2018 during an awards ceremony at the British Veterinary Association’s (BVA) Members’ Day in York. The Harry Steele-Bodger Memorial Travel Scholarship is awarded annually to a penultimate or final-year veterinary student…

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PIF unveils package of licensing support for its members

The Pet Industry Federation (PIF) has announced a licensing support package for its members to help them comply with the requirements of the new Animal Activities Licensing (AAL) regulations, which come into force on 1 October 2018. The new regulations address the changes in pet owner attitudes and lifestyles and…

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Natural pet care brand HOWND secures £50,000 funding

Hertfordshire-based natural pet care brand HOWND has secured a £50,000 funding package from NatWest to progress its growth plans and launch a new product. Company founders Mark Hirschel and Jo Amit have used the finance to support new product development. The company will launch its first ever pet accessory, the…

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Arden Grange launches Sensitive grain free puppy and senior diets

Pet food manufacturer has extended its Sensitive dog food range with the addition of ‘Puppy/Junior’ and ‘Light/Senior’ life stage varieties. The new grain free diets contain fresh ocean white fish and potato, which is said to be highly digestible and suitable for dogs with dietary allergies or intolerances. Both life…

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Pet theft reform petition delivered to 10 Downing Street

The petition to ‘Reclassify the theft of a pet to a specific crime in its own right’ which gained 107,353 signatures and was debated in Parliament on 2 July 2018 was delivered to 10 Downing Street on Tuesday 10 September. The creator of the petition, Dr Daniel Allen, animal geographer…

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Worcester-based inventor secures Dragons’ Den investment

Worcester-based pet product inventor, Peter Hill, was seen securing an investment on BBC programme Dragons’ Den on Sunday 16 September for his innovative pet products ‘Pedaldish’ and ‘Katfone.’ Deborah Meaden made a £30,000 offer to Hill for a 33 percent stake in his company, which he agreed upon. Hill designed the Pedaldish,…

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Forthglade to offer new puppy pack

Pet food manufacturer Forthglade has announced a new puppy pack. Each package will include a selection of natural wet and dry food, training treats and a practical guide with expert nutrition advice. Forthglade said it launched the package following research which found over half of Brits said they were unprepared…

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RCVS and AVMA partner to tackle veterinary mental health issues

The Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons (RCVS) and the American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA) have joined forces to promote improved mental health and wellbeing across the veterinary team. Building on the RCVS Mind Matters Initiative brand in the UK and the AVMA’s Wellbeing and Peer Assistance Initiative, the two organisations…

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ADCH welcomes Scottish government’s commitment to regulating rescue centres

The Association of Dogs and Cats Homes (ADCH) applauds the new Programme for Government (PfG), which commits to pushing forward with the regulation of the nation’s rescue centres and animal sanctuaries. The Scottish government’s planned regulations, outlined in its PfG, are based on ADCH’s Minimum Standards and would make Scotland…

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