Industry News

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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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