Industry News

May- 2018 -

3 May

Male French Bulldogs unhealthier than females, RVC study shows

The top health issues in French Bulldogs have been revealed as a result of Britain’s largest ever study into the breed, conducted by the Royal Veterinary College (RVC) and supported by the Kennel Club Charitable Trust. The study found that French Bulldogs are vulnerable to a range of health conditions,…

3 May

Animology launch another ‘Essential’ product range

Animology have launched Animology Essentials; a budget-friendly range of shampoos and spritzes designed to raise the standard of budget shampoos. With an SRP of £2.99 the new product range offers a cheaper alternative to the core Animology range. The range of four SKU’s comprises two shampoos and two spritzes. Dapper…

2 May

Kennel Club to hold sustainable canine seminar

The Kennel Club will be holding a ‘Sustainable Canine’ seminar in partnership with Nottingham Trent University with lead speakers from within the dog world on Saturday 15 September 2018. The seminar will take place at Nottingham Trent University, Brackenhurst Campus and will focus on key canine topics including relationships between…

2 May

Lily’s Kitchen founder named in Maserati 100 list of entrepreneurs

Henrietta Morrison, the CEO and founder of Lily’s Kitchen, has been celebrated in this year’s Sunday Times Maserati 100 List, an accolade dedicated to the UK’s innovative entrepreneurs. The award sponsored by the luxury Italian car manufacturer highlighted Morrison as the driving force behind the entrepreneurial British brand. Founder and…

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practices with surgeries around Glasgow and surrounding areas, has backed MSP Jeremy Balfour’s proposals to upgrade ‘outdated’ law on selling animals in pet shops.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…