Industry News

Feb- 2018 -

1 February

Vet group awarded Gold Level status

Pride Veterinary Centre, Scarsdale Vets’ animal hospital in Derbyshire, has been awarded Gold Level status as a Cat Friendly Clinic. Scarsdale Vets is the only Gold rated practice in the city of Derby, with Pride being only one of four Gold level status practices in the county. Pride has been…

1 February

Pet obesity crisis targeted by PDSA Pet FitClub

Excessive food consumption and a lack of exercise is causing a pet obesity crisis, warns PDSA vets. To help tackle the problem, the charity is searching for the UK’s chubbiest cats, dogs and rabbits, as it launches its annual pet slimming contest: PDSA Pet FitClub. Now in its 13th year, the national competition has helped 124 overweight…

Jan- 2018 -

31 January

Raw dog food company faces Dragons’ Den

Directors of Devizes based raw dog food brand, Poppy’s Picnic, faced BBC Dragons’ Den and came away victorious. Setting the scene in the den with grass, flowers, picnic baskets and of course the raw food itself, founder Dylan Watkins and his business partner Louise Mackintosh took their stand against the…

31 January

BVA fears vet shortage due to Brexit

John Fishwick, president of the British Veterinary Association (BVA) shared his concerns about the possible effects of Brexit on the vet industry. Speaking at the organisation’s annual Dinner 70, Fishwick told attendees that the volume of exports requiring veterinary certification could increase by as much as 325%, highlighting that more vets…

31 January

Over half of owners walk their dogs less in winter

Owners who aren’t keen on the cold are damaging their pet’s health by taking them for fewer walks, a new study has revealed. Research showed that 56 percent of owners admit their dogs get less exercise when the temperature drops due to dog lover’s reluctance to venture outside. One in…

30 January

4,500 calls received in five years linked to airgun attacks

The RSPCA is calling for mandatory licensing of airguns in England and Wales, as it is revealed the charity received 4,500 calls in five years about attacks on animals using such weapons. The charity will be giving the recommendation as part of a submission to the UK Government’s current review…

30 January

Seven French Bulldogs abandoned in one month

In just one month, London-based animal welfare charity, Mayhew, has shockingly had seven French Bulldogs brought into the rescue. They were handed into the organisation separately and are aged between one and a half and four-years- old. In the last few years there has been a huge surge in the…

30 January

Welfare associations criticise James Corden for giving out puppies at Grammys

The British Veterinary Association (BVA), PETA and the Animal Welfare Foundation have criticised James Corden, after he handed out puppies at this year’s Grammy Awards as ‘consolation prizes’. Following the announcement of the Best Comedy Album award at Sunday’s (28 January) ceremony in New York, Corden said: “Congratulations Dave Chappelle,…

29 January

Podium Pet Products appoints new business development manager

Podium Pet Products has announced the appointment of Brooke Saville as business development manager. Brooke joins the company from her strong background in sales. Since 2009, Brooke has worked in several client facing and account managing roles demonstrating a wealth of experience and developing new business relationships. “I am extremely pleased…

29 January

Charity helps former Special Forces Dog

Mayhew Afghanistan came to the rescue of a retired US Special Forces mine detection dog that had a tumour on his right hind leg. The animal welfare charity’s Afghanistan Country director, Dr. Mohammadzai DVM, was called by the former working dog’s owner. The seven-year-old German Shepherd, named Graf, had a…