Industry News

Arcadia Reptile launches new lighting bar

Arcadia Reptile has released a new lighting bar. The 54w HO-T5 UVB kit is easy to use and fit. It can be placed over an enclosure or used to illuminate aviaries. The 54w HO-T5 UVB Kit arrives complete with everything keepers need to get going from day one. It includes…

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Pet specialist marks 35 years in ‘topsy turvy’ trade

Lynda Ward, owner of Pet Trade Solutions, the pet industry’s dedicated recruitment specialists, is celebrating 35 years in the trade and says its gone ‘topsy turvy’. She explained, “In the early 1980’s the UK’s traditional supply chain could be described as a pyramid shape with a relatively small number of…

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Charity asks government for further animal cruelty measures

The Dogs Trust has commended the government’s intentions on cracking down on animal cruelty offences. The government recently committed to increasing the maximum sentence from six months to five years, in line with Northern Ireland. In a statement the charity said: “The government’s move to increase the sentencing for animal…

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Pets Choice continues expansion with state-of-the-art new factory

Pet food manufacturer, Pets Choice, has been granted planning permission for a new manufacturing site close to its Head Office facility in Blackburn, Lancashire. Construction of the 65,000sq.ft well equipped factory commenced in September. It will include significant investment in automation and improvements in processes, with the planned site being…

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Shopping on the high street ‘part of the festive experience’, claims customers

Almost a third (30 percent) of British consumers are worried about Christmas disappearing from the high street, and as a result just seven percent will do all of their Christmas shopping online this year, new research has found. The rise of online shopping has hit the high street hard over recent years, but research carried…

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Tetra shares its pond care tips

A pond can be a lovely addition to a garden, but as the weather grows colder, it requires a little work to ensure that fish and waters remain happy and healthy during the winter months. To help, Dave Hulse, Tetra’s technical consultant offers his top tips on how you can…

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Muddy dog challenge raises over £99,000 for charity

On Saturday, over 700 participants and their pets took part in Battersea’s Muddy Dog Challenge in the beautiful grounds of Hever Castle, Kent. The day saw dog lovers and their four-legged friends raise over £99,000 for Battersea Dogs & Cats Home by taking on a 2.5km and 5km obstacle course…

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Ceva launches TV advertising campaign

In October 2017, Ceva Animal Health launches its largest ever TV advertising campaign. New commercials will focus on veterinary behaviour products, FELIWAY and ADAPTIL. It is Ceva’s third TV campaign this year to raise awareness of the benefits of FELIWAY and ADAPTIL amongst pet owners. The campaign will begin on…

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Animal cruelty sentences increase to five years in prison

New government plans will bring England’s maximum prison sentence for animal cruelty in line with Northern Ireland and the Irish Republic. The maximum sentence will now stand as five years. Courts can also issue an unlimited fine and ban offenders from keeping animals in future. The new legislation will only be…

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Shocking figures revealed by EU online pet sales report

Pet charity, the Blue Cross, has unveiled shocking statistics and cases of illegal and unethical selling of pets online across Europe through its partnership with the EU Dog and Cat Alliance, a body dedicated to improving the welfare of cats and dogs across Europe. A snapshot count of online adverts…

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