Industry News
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May- 2018 -24 May
‘Internet famous’ pets can earn UK average salary in just over three hours
New research has found that the top one percent of internet famous pets such as ‘Keyboard Cat’ and ‘Doug the Pug’ all earn the UK average salary in under 55 hours. The research carried out by pet food brand Webbox found that the famous pets were earning thousands per day,…
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24 May
Three quarters of recruiters ‘don’t see any value’ in apprenticeship levy
According to new research three quarters of recruiters see ‘no value’ in the apprenticeship levy. The research conducted by the Association of Professional Staffing Companies (APSCo) also found that fewer than half are currently using their levy funds, or planning to do so in the next 12 months. Samantha Hurley,…
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24 May
RCVS disciplinary committee tells college to remove ‘dishonest’ vet
The disciplinary committee of the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons (RCVS) has told the registrar to remove a Suffolk-based veterinary surgeon from the register for “dishonesty, clinical failings and poor record keeping”. Dr Horia Elefterescu appeared before the committee from Tuesday 8 to Thursday 17 May 2018 with seven charges…
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24 May
Dog theft sees sharp rise
The number of dogs stolen across Britain has risen by 6.8 percent in just 12 months, according to new research. Direct Line figures show an average of five dogs are stolen every day in the UK. Last year 1,909 dogs were reported as stolen to police, compared with 1,788 reported…
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23 May
Natures Menu announces new industry training course
UK pet food manufacturer Natures Menu has added a third training course to its educational portfolio with the launch of its True Instinct Advisor training for those wanting to give advice or sell raw pet foods. After the course participants will become a True Instinct Advisor, providing an overview of…
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23 May
Cat found in garage by mechanics finds new home
A young cat rescued from a garage in London’s Wembley area has found a new home after being rescued by animal welfare charity Mayhew. Mechanics working in the garage in North West London discovered the one year old Tortoiseshell on the premises and immediately called the London based charity. The…
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23 May
Vet’s Kitchen launches new ‘Puppy Pack’ product for new pet owners
Vet’s Kitchen has launched a new ‘Puppy Pack’ that aims to assist new owners in getting through the early stages of pet ownership. The pack contains a guide to dog ownership, a tote bag, 1.3kg bag of Chicken and Brown Rice complete puppy food, a packet of Little Stars Smart…
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23 May
Meghan Markle’s dog sparks ‘Beaglemania’
The Kennel Club has reported a 50 percent rise this week in searches for Beagles on its website after Meghan Markle was seen riding with one in a car with the Queen at last week’s royal wedding. The surge in Beagle searches began the day after the wedding when search…
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22 May
Adobe to acquire Magento Commerce for $1.7bn
Technology firm Adobe has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Magento Commerce, an e-commerce platform, for $1.68bn (£1.24bn). According to the group the addition of the Magento Commerce Cloud will “enable commerce to be seamlessly integrated into the Adobe Experience Cloud, delivering a single platform that serves both B2B…
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22 May
Pet tracking products found to be vulnerable to hackers
A cyber security firm’s research has found several pet tracking devices to be vulnerable to hackers and other forms of cyber crime. The Kaspersky research found products made by several well-known brands had vulnerabilities in: Bluetooth capabilities that require no authentication for connection Trackers and apps transmitting sensitive data such…
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