Industry News

Mar- 2018 -

9 March

True Instinct launched to consumers at Crufts

Natures Menu has officially launched True Instinct to consumers at Crufts 2018. True Instinct specialises in pet food free from grain and gluten and is made with natural raw and raw-inspired ingredients. The new range is a complete and includes frozen raw bites, high meat raw boosted dry, high meat wet…

9 March

Vet who ran pet shop from home convicted of importing illegal puppies

A mobile vet based in Prestwich has been convicted for illegally importing puppies into the UK for sale and running an illegal pet shop. Viktor Molnar, 58, was registered with the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons and was originally from Hungary. At Manchester Magistrates’ Court on Wednesday (7 March) he…

9 March

University of Bristol launches fast-track vet course

The new course called Veterinary Science: Accelerated Graduate Entry (BVSc) has been created by the University of Bristol and enables completion of the BVSc in four years instead of five. The course has responded to calls for innovation in veterinary education while aiming to uphold current best practice in adult…

8 March

Lintbells named one of the best small companies to work for

Hitchin-based pet supplement company Lintbells has been included in the Sunday Times list of the top 100 Best Small Companies to Work for. It’s the first time the company has won the award and it’s one of only two pet care companies to have made the list. Lintbells came in…

8 March

Violent crime against retail staff doubles

There has been a ‘concerning spike’ in the number of violent incidents against retail staff, according to a survey by British Retail Consortium (BRC). The trade body’s Retail Crime Survey found the rate of incidents of violence with injury has doubled since the previous year to six per 1,000 members…

7 March

Dog owner convicted of smashing grooming shop window

A dog owner has been fined for smashing the window of a grooming salon after his bichon frise received a closer trim than usual. Adrian Wolfenden was left distraught when his beloved pet had her ‘fluffy and curly hair’ completely shaved off. Holmfirth Dog Grooming business responded by offering Wolfenden…

7 March

B&M removes pet treat after dog dies

Discount retailer B&M has removed a doggy treat from its stock after a customer claimed it caused the death of her pet dog Harley. Customer Debbie McQuat from Stevenson posted the message on her Facebook which read: “Heartbroken to be putting this post up but if it saves the life of…

7 March

ICAN partners with Breakthrough dog food to discover ‘power of diet’

The newly-formed International Companion Animal Network (ICAN) has announced that it will be working with Breakthrough dog food in order to help their members discover the power of diet when working in canine behaviour modification. ICAN is an umbrella group of modern force-free professionals working in the world of companion…

6 March

Pet company launches Foundation to help dogs

The Company of Animals has launched ‘The Company of Animals Foundation’ – as a charitable organisation that supports dog related causes across the world. The recently formed Foundation aims to support and promote training and behaviour, welfare, safety and health in all dogs. The Foundation board consists of staff drawn…

6 March

Vet practice celebrates women in business and science

Scarsdale Vets is marking International Women’s Day on Thursday 8th March by celebrating the success of the women in its teams and inspiring the next generation of female professionals. Scarsdale Vets was founded over 70 years ago and has thrived to become a successful business in 21st century Britain. The team of…