Industry News

May- 2018 -

2 May

Pets’n’Vets backs bid to update law on selling animals in Scottish pet shops

The Pets’n’Vets Family, the network of veterinary practices with surgeries around Glasgow and surrounding areas, has backed MSP Jeremy Balfour’s proposals to upgrade ‘outdated’ law on selling animals in pet shops. The Conservative MSP highlighted research from animal charity Blue Cross indicating the current legislation governing pet shops dates from…

2 May

Pet death prompts United Airlines ban on some animal cargo

United Airlines is to ban many breeds of dog and other pets from its cargo hold following the death of a giant rabbit and a French bulldog. From 18 June several dog and cat breeds, along with other small animals, will be unable to fly with the airline and all…

2 May

Animal welfare charities strike back against Gove over electric collars

Animal welfare charities including the RSPCA and The Kennel Club have penned an open letter saying the decision to reverse a planned ban on electric collars is “two steps forward, one step back for animal welfare”. Environment secretary Michael Gove announced yesterday that the government plans to allow the use…

2 May

Former vet’s register restoration rejected for sixth time

A former Kent-based veterinary surgeon has had his application to be restored on the register rejected by The Disciplinary Committee of the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons (RCVS) for the sixth time. Warwick Seymour-Hamilton was removed from the register in 1994. The restoration hearing for Seymour-Hamilton took place on Monday…

2 May

Ceva Animal Health launches Feline Hypertension Month

Veterinary pharmaceutical firm, Ceva Animal Health, has launched Feline Hypertension Month in May to raise awareness for the ‘silent killer’ condition. As part of the campaign, owners are being urged to get their cat’s blood pressure checked at least once a year if he or she is over seven years…

2 May

Woofs launch new ‘ethical’ Cod Fish Fingers for Dogs

Dog treats manufacturer Woofs has released a new range of Cod Fish Fingers with wild cod fished from the North Atlantic Sea. The new line is manufactured in the UK and is made from 100% cod skins. Caught by Norwegian trawler men, the fish are landed and then turned in to…

1 May

Dogs Trust scheme ensures dogs of the deceased are looked after

Dogs Trust has introduced a scheme that ensures dogs are looked after once their owner has died. The free scheme allows dog owners to carry a ‘Canine Care Card’ which means Dogs Trust staff will take in the dog for medical examinations and then rehoming. The charity says the scheme…

1 May

Michael Gove scraps plan to ban electric collars

Michael Gove has announced that he has scrapped plans for a complete ban on electric collars for pets. The environment secretary still plans to ban the collars when used for training purposes but told MPs he believes when used with containment fences the collars offer pets “freedom”. Gove said: “Containment…

1 May

Essentia launches clean label proteins for premium pet treats

Global ingredients manufacturer Essentia Protein Solutions is targeting the premium pet food market with a new natural range of clean label meat-based proteins for pet food manufacturers. Essentia’s new brands are designed to deliver protein enrichment, taste enhancement, yield and texture improvements for any dog and cat food. Crucially, the…

1 May

Hadlow and PIF announce launch of new grooming school

The Pet Industry Federation (PIF) and Hadlow College in Kent have extended their joint venture to open a brand-new dog grooming school in Greenwich, London. Situated along Shooters Hill, the new ‘state of the art’ school opens three years after the partnership to manage the dog grooming school based at…