Industry News

Feb- 2018 -

12 February

Pets improve mental health, study suggests

Pets can help to improve the mental health of the owners, a study conducted by researchers from the universities of Liverpool, Manchester and Southampton have found. Published in BMC Psychiatry, the researchers looked at the role of domestic animals in the lives of those suffering with a mental health condition. They…

12 February

Stolen charity animal ambulance replaced by supporters

In August last year, one of Mayhew’s vital animal ambulances was sadly stolen and was never returned to them or reported as found. London-based animal welfare charity has announced that, thanks to supporters raising over £17k, they have been able to receive a new, replacement ambulance. Mayhew were devastated when its…

12 February

Vet charity receives cash boost for scheme helping diabetic cat

A diabetic cat which benefits from a scheme supporting felines in their old age has visited a Lymm vet who has secured a charity cash boost for the programme. Tilly, a part Bengal tabby cat was originally taken in by the Warrington-based charity Cat Homing and Rescue (CHAR), run by…

12 February

Wolf Tucker launches new cat food

Sussex-based raw food specialists, Wolf Tucker is set to launch its new cat food recipe which is called Tiger Tucker. The brand prides itself on only using 100% natural ingredients, human grade meat and vegetables sourced from UK suppliers. Wolf Tucker claims to develop nutritionally balanced meals containing all the…

12 February

Shortlist revealed for the Ceva Animal Welfare Awards 2018

Ceva Animal Health has revealed its shortlist for its eighth annual Ceva Animal Welfare Awards. The awards celebrate the achievements of people from the farming, veterinary and charity industries, who go beyond the call of duty to better the lives of animals around the world. Nominations were submitted by friends,…

10 February

‘Stop promoting Pugs this Valentine’s Day’, claim vets

Pugs and other flat-faced dogs and cats are covering cards and gifts this Valentine’s Day, but with their ‘cute’ looks masking a multitude of health and welfare problems the British Veterinary Association (BVA) has written to the greeting card industry asking for their help to curb the worrying demand for…

9 February

Animology launches new trade website

Animology, has launched a brand-new website exclusively for trade customers. The new site allows trade customers, including owners of pet grooming salons and pet shops, to shop the full Animology range online at largely discounted trade prices. The site offers many benefits including easy access to previous orders, a one-click…

9 February

Facebook ‘chatbot’ launched for pets

Mars Petcare is helping pet owners to keep their pets healthy with the launch of its PERFECT FIT Plus Programme. The online programme, providing weekly tips for pet owners, can be accessed through a chatbot on Facebook Messenger. Developed with the help of pet behaviourists, nutritionists and scientists from the WALTHAM…

9 February

UK high street sees ‘glacial growth’ in January

In the month of January, total like-for-like sales were up by 0.6% compared to 0.1% for the same month last year, according to business advisory firm BDO’s High Street Tracker report. Excluding the drop in January 2017, the growth this month for the traditional sales season was still the lowest…

8 February

Valentine’s Day campaign promotes healthy pets

Dog lovers are being urged to look after the hearts of their canine companions this Valentine’s Day with a campaign to boost health through improved diet and exercise. Fish4Dogs wants owners to ‘love fish’ in order to harness the benefits which contribute to maintaining a healthy heart. Animal nutritionist David Southey…