Industry News

Mar- 2018 -

12 March

Bird diseases could be spread by garden feeders, research shows

People who feed birds in their gardens may be putting them at risk of disease, a study has shown. The research, conducted by the British Trust for Ornithology (BTO) and the Zoological Society of London (ZSL), looked at 25 years of data on wild bird health threats. The research found…

12 March

Crufts winner moment disrupted by PETA protest invasion

The announcement of the winner of Crufts 2018 was disrupted when PETA activists stormed into the arena during the live show broadcast. PETA claimed responsibility for the the disturbance which was shown live on Channel 4, where two protesters ran into the NEC Birmingham objecting to breeding. They held signs…

12 March

Crufts announces the Nation’s top dog hero

Vanessa Holbrow, from Burnham on Sea, Somerset, and her dog Sir Jack Spratticus has tonight been announced as the winner of the dog hero competition, Friends for Life, at Crufts 2018. Border Terrier, Jack, had been to four homes before being rescued at the age of 13 months by Vanessa,…

12 March

Charity welcomes consultation on electric shock collars

Animal welfare charity Battersea Dogs & Cats Home has welcomed the Westminster Government’s consultation around the use of electric shock collars on dogs and cats. Claire Horton, Battersea’s chief executive, said: “Battersea welcomes the opportunity to respond to the Environment Secretary’s consultation on banning electric shock collars. “Battersea has long…

9 March

Classical music proven to calm and comfort dogs, Eukanuba finds

Pet food brand Eukanuba has conducted a study and found that classical music helps to relax, calm and comfort dogs. Teaming up with composer Iain Jackson an original classical score was created and performed by a ten-piece string orchestra, while the impact the music had on the dogs’ stress and…

9 March

Weather boosts wild bird food sales

The cold weather that plagued the UK last week saw shoppers upping their spend on bird feed. According to the latest figures from IRI in the w/e 3 March 2018, consumers spent nearly half a million pound of bird feed. IRI’s granular store-level data from the UK’s major multiples (Tesco, Waitrose, M&S,…

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…