Industry News

Apr- 2018 -

30 April

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…

30 April

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…

30 April

Vet exclusive products 95 percent more likely to be recommended, says Nutravet

A recent survey of veterinary professionals has revealed that vet exclusivity counts when it comes to recommending health products to pet owners. Nearly 95 percent of those who took part, indicated that they would recommend vet exclusive products over non-exclusive ones. The survey taken out on behalf of natural animal…

30 April

90 percent of retail professionals lie on their CV

Some 90 percent of retail professionals have got away with lying on their CV, according to research from independent job board, CV-Library. Furthermore, 90.9 percent of retail professionals admitted to knowing that it’s wrong to do so. The research surveyed 1,000 UK workers and asked them if they’ve ever considered…

30 April

Purina Petcare acquires majority stake in Tails.com

Nestlé Purina PetCare has acquired a majority stake in Tails.com, a direct-to-consumer, tailor-made dog nutrition business based in the UK. Launched in 2014, Tails.com has brought tailored dog nutrition to consumers at competitive prices. The company was early to identify changes in the way consumers want to shop and care for…

27 April

Breeder made £50,000 from puppies obtained through puppy farms

A Welsh dog breeder made £50,000 from selling false designer and pedigree dogs that were bred in puppy farms, has been sentenced to a 30-week jail term, suspended for two years. Cardiff Crown Court heard Lisa Canning, 50, who ran Barry 4 Small Paws, “tampered” with vaccination cards including changing…

27 April

Exotics vet overcomes spider bite and heat to raise funds for animal welfare

Companion animal and exotics vet Daniella Dos Santos overcame a spider bite, a leg injury and heatwave-like conditions to complete the Virgin London Marathon on 22 April. She completed the race in seven hours and four minutes raising more than £1,600 for vet-led charity Animal Welfare Foundation (AWF). Dos Santos,…

27 April

Peter Pritchard takes up CEO position at Pets at Home

Peter Pritchard has stepped into his role as the new CEO of Pets at Home, with immediate effect. The retailer announced Pritchard’s promotion from his position of chief executive of retail in November 2017, taking over from Ian Kellett. He joined the retailer in 2011 as its commercial director and…

27 April

Retail sales expected to be ‘a little healthier’ next month

Retail sales are expected to pick up in May, according to the Distributive Trades Survey by the Confederation of British Industry (CBI). The survey of 100 firms showed that, in the year to April, retail sales volumes were broadly unchanged. Sales were below average for the time of year for…

27 April

RVC finds more signs of ‘canine dementia’ in dogs with epilepsy

Studies by the Royal Veterinary College (RVC) have found that dogs with epilepsy were less trainable than the control dogs in its research. The RVC’s canine epilepsy research team conducted a series of studies to identify signs of cognitive impairment in dogs with epilepsy. The team carried out these studies…