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Dogs Trust Evesham partially reopens following distemper scare

The Dogs Trust centre in Evesham has been partially reopened to the public after a suspected case of distemper in one of its dogs led to its temporary closure. The centre was closed to the public while the case was investigated. Today (19 April) it was been partially reopened from…

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Over half of Brits think getting a pet makes for the ‘perfect’ home

According to new research from IAMS, 58 percent of Brits consider getting a pet an important part of making a new house a home. The number of bedrooms (60 percent), location (53 percent) and garden (52 percent) are also three must-haves, while enjoying a large garden (49 percent), fitting a…

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Pets Choice announce rise in sales

The latest accounts for the Lancashire company, which show results in the 12 months leading up to 31 December 2017, show a significant rise in sales as it sees pre-tax profits rise from £1.8 to £1.99m. Turnover was up by 18 percent according to earlier year on year figures from…

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Dogs Trust Evesham closed to the public after suspected viral infection

A Dogs Trust centre in Evesham has been closed to the public after one of its dogs showed signs of a viral infection. The dog is believed to have distemper. Dogs Trust has insisted that the other dogs at the centre appear to be well, despite possibly being in close…

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Vet’s Kitchen announces winners of weight loss initiative

Pet food brand, Vet’s Kitchen, has announced the winners of its latest weight loss initiative, after launching an appeal to find dogs and cats from across the nation to take part in its Biggest Loser challenge earlier this year. As part of the challenge, Vet’s Kitchen supported pets and their…

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CASCO Pet expands into veterinary sector

Pet retail company CASCO Pet has expanded into the veterinary sector with a new range of clinical housing. The company describes the range as being ‘unlike anything currently available’ and is suitable for most vet practices. It also includes ISFM Gold and Silver standard for cats. Each individual component is available…

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Pet shop owner threatened with legal action after feeding wild birds

Antrim pet shop owners Stephen and Jeannie Hanna have been warned that they will face a £60 fine and possible court action should they continue to feed the local birds. The action from the council came as a shock to the retailers.Stephen said: “We’ve fed the birds for years, we’ve…

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Battersea Dogs and Cats Home undergoes ‘honest’ rebrand

Battersea Dogs and Cats home has rebranded itself with a new strategy and identity, developed by design consultancy Pentagram partners Marina Willer and Naresh Ramchandani. The charity has dropped ‘Dogs and Cats Home’ from its name and will now simply be called ‘Battersea’ as the design company said the word ‘home’…

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‘Rottweilers top the lame list’, says RVC

Rottweilers are the most predisposed dog breed to suffer from osteoarthritis according to new research from the Royal Veterinary College (RVC). Osteoarthritis is the most common joint disease diagnosed in dogs, and this study is the largest ever conducted into the condition in dogs under veterinary care – covering 455,557…

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Town and Country Petfoods MD takes over as PFMA chairman

At its recent AGM on 22 March, the Pet Food Manufacturers’ Association (PFMA) welcomed in its new chairman, Tony Parkinson, managing director of Town and Country Petfoods. Town and Country Petfoods is a family-run business based in Melton Mowbray, which includes the HiLife brand of dog and cat foods. Parkinson…

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