Industry News
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Jan- 2018 -2 January
Dog saved after having teeth glued together by leaflet
A Jack Russell was saved from a sticky situation by PDSA vets after munching on a glossy leaflet that glued his teeth together. Oscar, 10, had to be rushed to the charity’s Blackpool Pet Hospital for emergency treatment after he was unable to open his mouth. The beloved pet was…
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2 January
PetQuip secures government funding for exhibitions
The PetQuip export association has been successful in the Government’s latest Tradeshow Access Programme bidding round in securing cash grants for three major international pet product trade exhibitions in 2018-19. The funding is available to eligible SMEs under the DIT’s Tradeshow Access Programme and will enable British companies to exhibit…
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2 January
Vets commend legislation to stop unscrupulous breeders
The Government has announced (22 December) that legislation to crack down on unscrupulous breeders and illegal puppy smuggling could be introduced in early 2018. The proposals under consideration include compulsory licensing for anyone breeding and selling dogs, ensuring that licensed dog breeders show puppies alongside their mother before a sale is…
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2 January
Beaphar welcomes new team member
The Beaphar UK marketing team has welcomed a new member, with Ross McKenzie taking on the role of digital marketing executive. He succeeds Alex Ward, who has recently been promoted to Beaphar’s global brand team as global online marketing manager and has moved to Beaphar’s Head Office in Raalte, Holland.…
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Dec- 2017 -21 December
Pet food company recognised in top 30
OSCAR Pet Foods has been recognised as one of the top 30 UK franchise companies, according to The Elite Franchise 100. “For Elite Franchise to set up a league table which acknowledges a deserving industry that contributes £15.1 billion a year to the British economy and employs 621,000 people (bfa NatWest…
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21 December
Private sector growth shows acceleration
Private sector growth has shown accelerated growth in the three months till December, according to the latest CBI Growth Indicator. Based on 642 respondents across the distribution, manufacturing and service sectors showed the balance of firms reporting a rise in output at +19 percent, compared with +6 percent in the…
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21 December
Pet food company gives beagle early present
A young beagle and his owner, who were subjected to a terrifying attack in a Birmingham park, were given an early Christmas present after Fish4Dogs heard about their ordeal. Two thugs attempted to steal one-year-old Chester from his owner, Adam Colvin, while they were walking in Sutton Park. Mr Colvin…
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21 December
Derby vets help save African animals
Two vets and an equine nurse have given up their time this Christmas to fly to Rwanda, the Gambia and the Maldives, to support international charities who care for a variety of animals from donkeys and cattle to turtles, by providing on-the-ground veterinary expertise and training. Scarsdale Vet’s Robert Howard…
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20 December
Brits invest up to £25k over their dog’s lifetime
New research has uncovered the true cost of owning a dog, with some of the UK’s most popular breeds coming in at an eye watering £3,907.60 a year, or £25,849.33 across a dog’s lifetime. The findings also reveal how the nation is significantly underestimating these costs, with prospective dog owners…
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20 December
Retail sales rise in the build up to Christmas
Retail sales have risen in the year to December, according to the latest monthly CBI Distributive Trades Survey. The survey of 109 firms, of which 56 were retailers, showed that in the year to December, retail sales and orders continued to rise, although both disappointed expectations of somewhat stronger growth. Overall, sales…
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