Industry News

Pet travel market set to increase in 2018

Over two thirds (67 percent) of UK dog owners plan to go away with their dogs this year and nearly one million pet owners plan to get a pet passport for their dog, according to new research. More than half (60 percent) plan their holidays around their dogs with a…

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Battersea’s Isle of Dogs lookalikes hoping to find fame and fortune

The canine residents at Battersea Dogs & Cats Home are feeling starstruck at the news of new film, Wes Anderson’s Isle of Dogs, and are hoping the blockbuster might help bring them some fame and fortune of their own. The stars of the film bear a strong resemblance to some…

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Dogs make pet owners the happiest, research finds

A study of UK pet owners commissioned by raw and natural food manufacturers, Natures Menu, has revealed that 47 percent of owners think dogs make owners them the happiest. Cats had a score of 24 percent, while overall, 83 percent of pet owners believe having a furry friend improves general…

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CASCO Pet partners with Central Garden & Pet

CASCO Pet has announce its new partnership with US pet industry giants, Central Garden & Pet. The partnership was announced at this year’s Global Pet Expo, where CASCO Pet exhibited alongside Central brands Sun Pet and Segrest Farms. It is an opportunity to be able to work with one company…

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New international business manager appointed at pet company

The Bramton Company has appointed Neli Ban as their new international account manager, tasking her with strengthening partnerships with the company’s growing portfolio of international accounts.Ban brings a wealth of international experience and extensive knowledge of the pet industry, having previously worked at Armitage Pet Care and The Company of…

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Iconic British unicorns reintroduced into secluded nature reserve on the Isle of Wight

This Sunday [1 April 2018] wildlife charity People’s Trust for Endangered Species (PTES) is reintroducing a number of unicorns (Equus monoceros) into a nature reserve on the Isle of Wight, as part of their ongoing conservation efforts to reintroduce endangered species back to the UK. Once a common sight in…

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Pooch and Mutt make scientific breakthrough with anti-ageing dog food

At some point, most dog owners will wistfully look through old puppy photos and think; “They grow up so fast”. Well, now thanks to Pooch and Mutt – they don’t have to. The ground breaking “Back 2 Pup” is the first complete food of its kind – for every one…

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RCVS refines its guidance on communication and informed consent

The Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons (RCVS) has updated its supporting guidance for veterinary surgeons and veterinary nurses on informed consent, with more advice on discussing informed consent with clients and who is responsible for seeking consent. The Codes of Professional Conduct for both veterinary surgeons and veterinary nurses stress…

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Royal Canin hosts free Evidence-based Veterinary Practice (EBVM) webinar

Royal Canin is hosting a series of three 30-minute webinars with Dr Rachel Dean BVMS PhD MSc(EBHC) DSAM(fel) SFHEA MRCVS, founding director of the Centre for Evidence-Based Veterinary Medicine (EVBM). The series aims to give vets and nurses a quick taste of the ‘What, How and Why’ of EBVM; a…

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‘Beast from the East’ chills retail sales

Year-on-year sales volumes declined for the first time since October 2017, according to CBI’s latest monthly Distributive Trades Survey. Additionally, sales for the time of year were significantly below normal, and by the greatest extent since April 2013. The volume of orders placed with suppliers, meanwhile, was broadly unchanged. Sales…

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