Industry News

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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…

6 August

Fish4Dogs adds two new treats to its range

Dog fish food manufacturer Fish4Dogs has launched two new treats which are said to be healthy and low in calories. The Salmon Cookies and Redfish and Lavender Crunchers are grain-free and contain no artificial preservatives or colourings, making them suitable to be given everyday. The Salmon Cookies are crunchy biscuits…

6 August

Forthglade launches new dog treats

Forthglade are introducing two new ‘mini’ treats to their popular range of grain-free, hand-baked natural dog treats. Mini Love Treats and Mini Training Treats will be available in a 50g size re-sealable bag from mid-September, RRP £1.50. The treats themselves are also smaller in size from the original range of…