Industry News

Jun- 2018 -

14 June

Retailers say not enough is being done to support mental health at work

According to a survey of 1,100 UK workers, 75 percent of retail professionals agree that not enough is being done to support mental health at work. The survey, conducted by independent job site CV-Library, revealed that more than half of employees (57.7 percent) have considered resigning from a job due…

14 June

Major garden centre listing for Vet’s Kitchen

Pet food brand, Vet’s Kitchen has announced Chessington Garden Centre as its new specialist retail partner. The store will stock the company’s full range of premium cat and dog food, as well as treats and health supplements. Vet’s Kitchen, the only pet food brand with an in-house veterinary clinic, will…

14 June

Kennel Club supports microchipping month with dog searching app

The Kennel Club has joined forces with Bauwow to make sure that Petlog Premium customers can manage their membership through an app wherever they are. Whilst out and about, pet owners will always have 24/7 access to Petlog Premium lost and found services. Recent research shows that: 53 percent of…

14 June

308 vets removed from the register for non-payment of fees

The Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons (RCVS) has removed 308 veterinary surgeons from the register for non-payment of their annual renewal fee. The final deadline for paying the fee was 31 May 2018, with the 308 who did not pay being removed on 1 June 2018, compared to 339 last…

13 June

New import rules on Caudata to come in July

New EU rules on the import of Caudata amphibians such as newts and salamanders are being introduced to the UK on 1 July. The new rules seek to stop the spread of the fungal pathogen, Batrachochytrium salamandrivorans (Bsal). The European Commission had initially proposed introducing a complete ban on the…

13 June

Dog owners face £75 fine as beach walkers banned

A new rule has been brought in to stop dog walking on the UK’s busiest beaches with those ignoring the rule risking a £75 fine. Individual councils have set their own rules regarding which beaches can and can’t be walked on. It is thought that the new rules have been…

13 June

Cafe that offers food and drink for both dogs and humans opened

A cafe has opened in Somerset that will allow dog and owner to eat side by side from their own separate menus. The cafe will offer dogs towels, blankets and water alongside a specialised canine menu, and mock alcoholic drinks for dogs called ‘Bottom Sniffer’ a dog beer and ‘Pawsecco’.…

13 June

ProDen PlaqueOff commits to reducing CO2 emissions

Swedencare UK, the distributor of ProDen PlaqueOff has committed to reducing its CO2 emissions caused by its business activity. This new move falls in line with the company’s ethos to remain environmentally friendly and its natural pet products. Swedencare UK is based in Leeds, and after the inclusion into the…

13 June

Forthglade leads the way in protecting the South West Coast Path

Natural pet food manufacturer Forthglade has made a donation to the South West Coast Path Association in a bid to protect and preserve the South West Coast Path, a favoured place for dog walkers. The South West Coast Path is the longest of the country’s fifteen National Trails and enables walkers…

13 June

Vet surgeon removed from register for possessing indecent images of children

The disciplinary committee of the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons (RCVS) has directed that a Portsmouth-based veterinary surgeon be removed from the register following his conviction for possessing indecent images of children. The hearing regarding Simon Wood took place from Thursday 31 May to Friday 1 June 2018 and concerned…