Industry News

Aug- 2018 -

8 August

British cat owners ‘spend £7.9bn per year’, says Iams research

New research has found that British cat owners spend £7.9bn per year on their pets, with cat ownership in the country at a five-year high. The research by pet food manufacturer Iams, found that a fifth of UK households owned a cat with 20 percent of owners buying their pet…

8 August

Trade body warns pet businesses to get ready for new licensing regime

The Ornamental Aquatic Trade Association (OATA) said it is “deeply concerned” by the new Animal Activities Licensing (AAL) regime which comes into force in England on 1 October 2018, and is warning businesses to get ready for its implementation. The new licensing regime for England expands the types of businesses…

8 August

BVA urges owners to avoid “suffering” pedigree cats

The British Veterinary Association (BVA) and International Cat Care are urging cat-lovers to avoid choosing pedigree breeds of cat designed to have extreme or unusual features, such as flat faces or folded ears due to the health problems they face. Figures released today (8 August), to mark International Cat Day…

7 August

Forthglade presented with engraved step for charity support

The South West Coast Path Association, the charity that champions and protects the National Trail, presented a specially engraved step to Devon-based natural dog food makers Forthglade, who were one of the first businesses to get behind its campaign. Part of Forthglade’s donation has enabled the SWCPA to invest in…

7 August

Fish4Dogs sponsors first UK Flyball League Championship

Fish4Dogs helped a new sporting venture get off to a ‘flying start’ at the weekend as the principal sponsor of the first UK Flyball League Championship. The event took place over three days at the Lincolnshire Showground which was attended by more than 800 people. The premium pet food company was…

7 August

Petplan launches ad campaign featuring customers and vets

Pet insurance provider, Petplan, has launched the latest phase of its advertising series featuring customers, vets and their pet stories. Currently on air, the TV adverts filmed at The Veterinary Hospital in Hungerford, focus on the relationships shared between pets and their owners. As well as highlighting the crucial role…

7 August

BVA: Government must make good on its commitment in law pre-Brexit

The British Veterinary Association (BVA) has today (7 August) responded to the government’s update following a consultation on the Animal Welfare (Sentencing and Recognition of Sentience) Bill. The government’s announcement centred on a pledge to introduce tougher sentences for animal cruelty, with those who commit the most serious offences facing…

7 August

Gumtree introduces measures to clamp down on illegal pet trade and improve animal welfare

Gumtree has announced new measures in order to clamp down on the illegal pet trade and improve animal welfare. The new measures will see the introduction of a compulsory paywall in its pets category, in a bid to deter unscrupulous operators from misusing the platform and discourage the ‘casual’ trading…

7 August

Cat owners are unknowingly feeding their pets poor quality food

Cat owners are unknowingly feeding their pets poor quality food and giving them scraps of their own meals, including chocolate and cheese, research has found. A study of 2,000 cat owners revealed that many owners don’t what foods could be harmful to their moggy’s health – with some even sharing…

6 August

Scruffs to enhance Noodle Drying collection this autumn

Manchester-based luxury pet bedding manufacturers Scruffs have added two product additions to its Noodle Dry Mat range. Scruffs’ new Noodle Drying Mitts and Towels are absorbent and use the same proven materials as its Noodle Dry Mat, which has been on sale since 2015. Microfiber chenille is used to produce…