Industry News

Feb- 2018 -

8 February

Groundbreaking heart procedure used to save puppy

Cardiologists at Davies Veterinary Specialists in Hertfordshire have used a groundbreaking heart procedure to save the life of a French Bulldog puppy. The four-month-old bitch was diagnosed with severe and deteriorating pulmonic stenosis. A conventional balloon valvuloplasty had failed so Davies Cardiology Specialist Pedro Oliveira and his team opted to…

8 February

13 percent of retail staff imagine killing their boss

The retail industry has the unhappiest staff, according to a survey conducted by business service company Expert Market and independent survey provider Vivatic. Of the 2,222 respondents asked, the survey found that 13 percent of retail staff have imagined killing their boss, while 30 percent of those in the retail…

8 February

Charity welcomes new crackdown on puppy trade

Animal welfare charity Battersea Dogs & Cats Home has today welcomed the Government’s new proposals to crack down on cruel and irresponsible pet breeding practices. Battersea has long campaigned for an end to the suffering it sees – exhausted breeding bitches and their sick and under-socialised puppies sadly come through…

8 February

Government announces new legislation for pet sales

The government has announced a call for evidence on whether there should be a ban on third party puppy sales. The announcement was made by Defra minister, Lord Gardiner, at London-based animal welfare charity, Mayhew, today. Mayhew CEO, Caroline Yates, welcomed the step forward towards the goal of banning damaging…

7 February

Pet company using logo illegitimately, claims the BVDA

A pet dental products company has been illegitimately using the logo of the British Veterinary Dental Association (BVDA), claims the association. The established group of veterinary surgeons has released a statement about a business named Pet Dentist Products of 151 Cassiobury Drive, Watford, that is alleged to be selling a…

7 February

James Wellbeloved launches trade competition

James Wellbeloved is putting the focus on puppy food with its new trade competition. There will also be an online sampling campaign built in to help drive new puppy owners into the specialist pet trade. New ads and display materials feature a very muddy puppy with the strapline ‘Don’t worry, I’ll…

7 February

Broadreach Nature awarded Animal Health Supplements of the Year

Pet supplements company Broadreach Nature has been given the Animal Health Supplements of the Year award at 2018’s Corporate Livewire Innovation and Excellence Global Awards. The annual awards ceremony recognises the successes of businesses, finance firms and individuals. The nominees of the Animal Health Supplements of the Year category was decided…

7 February

Eukanuba celebrates its seventh consecutive year as Crufts principal sponsor

Pet food brand Eukanuba is celebrating its seventh consecutive year as principal sponsor at this year’s Crufts. Furthermore, Eukanuba’s Puppy of the Year competition will take place at Crufts for the very first time. Held on Sunday 11 March in the Best in Show arena, the final of the UK’s…

6 February

Zoomark International expands into Russia

Zoomark International is expanding to present Zoomark in Russia, thanks to an agreement with Artis Expo. Using the brand Zoomark in Russia, the company is set to curate the international area of ParkZoo, the pet industry trade show to be held at the Sokolniki Congress and Exhibition Center in Moscow…

6 February

New shopping platform helps pet stores

A start-up business launched to get back into high street shops has now opened its doors to London-based pet stores. The website and app allows shoppers to find and buy items from shops nearby for instant collection and 1-hour delivery in London. The startup wants to get more people into local…