Industry News

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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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Solid first-quarter growth for online retail orders

Online retail delivery order volumes were up 9.6 percent year-on-year in March, according to the latest data from the IMRG MetaPack UK Delivery Index. This completes what has been a solid first-quarter for online retail order volumes, with total growth for the quarter increasing by 12.5 percent, just short of…

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Mayhew rescues 18 stray dogs on a US marine base in Georgia

Animal rescue charity Mayhew has announced it has rescued 18 dogs living on a US marine base in Georgia. The dogs were brought to Mayhew’s attention after they were spotted by one of the marines stationed at the base, who was also fostering for Dog Organisation Georgia (DOG). The dogs…

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Sainsbury’s recalls pet food after ‘higher than specified levels of vitamin D’ found

Sainsbury’s has recalled several of its pet food products after “higher than specified levels of vitamin D”, which should not be consumed over long periods of time, were found. The products in question were 12x100g and 48x100g selections of Adult Complete Nutrition in Jelly and Gravy, Senior and Puppy Complete…

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Fold Hill Foods launch pick and mix dog biscuit stands

Dog food manufacturer Fold Hill Foods has launched a new pre-made pick and mix stand, filled with the company’s canine biscuit products. The new stands are said to offer an efficient and space-saving method of displaying the biscuit manufacturer’s baked treats and snacks in its Chewdles and Pointer range, allowing…

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