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Edgard & Cooper launch festive recipe

Edgard & Cooper has launched a new festive game for dogs this Christmas. This  meal for mutts includes game with brussel sprouts and bacon. Put off by the meat meal (rendered animal parts and carcass), artificial flavours and genetically modified nonsense that goes into some dog food, Edgard & Cooper…

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New interchangeable heads launched by Furminator

Furminator has launched brand new interchangeable head system so multi-pet household can now purchase a grooming tool for all their pets. With a broad range of interchangeable heads and a curved, stainless steel edge that follows the contour of the body, the FURflex tool will suit the grooming needs of…

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Pets at Home CEO resigns

Pets at Home Group Plc has announced that Ian Kellett, group chief executive officer (CEO) has decided to leave the Board. The company has stated that this is due to “his desire to step away from corporate life and pursue his own personal business interests”. Peter Pritchard, currently CEO of retail,…

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Illegal puppy trader given community service

An illegal puppy trader has been given a 250 hour unpaid community payback order, following an investigation by the Scottish SPCA. Dundee based, Jamie Colquhoun sold puppies online without a licence and within a public car park Colquhoun was found guilty at Forfar Sheriff Court on 23 November. Commenting on the…

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‘Animal sentience will be recognised’, promises Gove

Michael Gove has confirmed that the sentience of animals will continue to be recognised and protected when we leave the EU. The environment secretary released a statement following a viral campaign which stated Conservative MPs had voted that animals didn’t have the ability to feel or show emotion. Gove issued a…

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‘Pets could save humans in the tech revolution’, claims futurologist

As technology advances at a faster pace than ever before, our humanity could be at risk as our relationship with machines and tech threatens to replace real bonds, claims futurologist and CEO of the Futures Agency, Gerd Leonhard. Speaking last night at PURINA’s Better with Pets event in London, Gerd said: “Humanity…

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Skinner’s sponsor HPR Championship 2017

Skinner’s were proud to sponsor the 16th Hunt Point and Retrieve Championship which took place on 14th and 15th November 2017. The event took place in the grounds of the Elveden Estate, Thetford, by the kind invitation of Lord Iveagh. When speaking to The Kennel Club, judges Mrs R Dockwray and Mrs J…

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‘The Apprentice’ takes on the pet sector

The BBC1 series The Apprentice saw candidates take on the pet industry last night. Candidates had to work with numerous different clients and their furry pets to remain in the process. Products were also sold in order to boost profit for the two teams battling it out. Pet Angel was featured…

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Pet food company teams up with The Woodland Trust

Pet food producers Forthglade have announced its support of the Woodland Trust, with an annual sponsorship which starts this month. Since the Woodland Trust launched, over 38,000,000 trees have been planted, over 600 woods saved, and 22,500 hectares of ancient woodland are successfully under restoration. “We’re passionate about promoting the health…

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Free weight management webinar held by ROYAL CANIN®

Royal Canin® is tackling weight management with free webinar entitled ‘Tis the season to be eating’. Hosted on Tuesday 5th December at 8.00pm, the webinar aims to address the issues around weight management at Christmas and gives hints and tips on how to avoid the ‘slippery slope’ of weight gain. Royal…

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