Industry News
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Dec- 2017 -11 December
Ceva Awards held at new venue
Ceva Animal Welfare Awards 2018 will be staged at a recently refurbished new venue in Birmingham in the run up to BSAVA (British Small Animal Veterinary Association) Congress in April. Taking place in The Mercian Suite at the Birmingham Conference & Events Centre, the new venue will ensure that the…
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7 December
RAF dogs rewarded by pet company
London’s Northolt RAF dogs have been rewarded by Burns Pet Nutrition with a festive feast. The 24 waggy-tailed companions work all-year round in exchange for unconditional love and food. They are tasked with crucial duties such as sniffing out explosive arms, policing and protection. The diligent dogs range from German…
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7 December
Pet first aid business gets twitter boost from celebrity
A Caerphilly firm, based at Welsh ICE, has received a business boost from retail entrepreneur Theo Paphitis. Jane Eyres, owner of Pet First Aid, tweeted Theo about her business during ‘Small Business Sunday’ and was one of six weekly winners to gain a retweet by Theo to his 500,000 Twitter followers. The weekly…
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7 December
More spent on pets than friends at Christmas
Animal lovers will spend more on their dogs than their friends this Christmas, according to a new survey. Owners will be spending an average of £19.98 on their pets compared to just £14.78 on their best mates. While dads fared slightly better and can expect to receive an average spend…
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7 December
Best business award for doggy day care
A Surrey-based dog crèche company has scooped a top national business award. Bruce’s Doggy Day Care received the best small business accolade at the SME National Business Awards 2017 ceremony on Friday (1 December) at Wembley Stadium. The company was crowned winner in the ‘Business of the Year less than…
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7 December
Pet slimming winner announced
A formerly heavy hound from Middlesbrough has been named biggest loser in the UK’s largest pet slimming competition after shedding an incredible 34 percent of his bodyweight in just six months. Alfie the Beagle once weighed-in at a 4st 10lbs (30kg), – 67 percent over his ideal weight (2st 12lb/18kg). His health was at serious risk from…
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7 December
Nominations open for RCVS Council elections
The Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons (RCVS) is now accepting nominations from veterinary surgeons who wish to stand as candidates in next year’s RCVS Council election. The nomination period runs until 5pm on Tuesday 31 January 2018 and, in order to stand, candidates will need to submit a nomination form,…
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7 December
HGV driver swaps lorries for leads
An animal loving heavy goods vehicle driver is the latest new franchisee to join business, The Dog Walker. After more than 11 years as an HGV driver, Halifax-man Nigel Wilson is set to take over the Queensbury franchise from long-standing franchisee Mark Whittaker. Mark established the franchise of the award-winning…
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7 December
Fish can help sensitive stomachs, claims pet nutritionist
A fish-based diet could help pets with a sensitive stomach, a pet nutritionist advises. A sensitive stomach is not a disease but a symptom of underlying cause – often triggered by poor diet or external factors, claims David Southey Bsc in his latest video for Fish4Dogs. Fish also benefits from…
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7 December
PIF award winners announced
The 2017 Pet Industry Federation Awards were announced at an awards dinner held at Whittlebury Hall Hotel. The event was organised by the Pet Industry Federation (PIF), which this year celebrated its 70th Anniversary with a special birthday themed awards dinner. The PIF awards recognise entrepreneurial talent, commercial acumen and quality…
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