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Dog breeding defects are top concern for vets

Vets are calling on prospective dog owners to think twice before buying a puppy after breeding and hereditary defects came out as vets’ top animal health and welfare concern. The number of vets citing this as a pressing issue more than doubled in the past two years, according to figures…

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Arcadia launch new starter kits

Arcadia has launched new StickyFootGold and JellyPotGold Starter Kits which are ready to ship. Categorised within three areas, each product area can be used alongside the rest of the range. Each product is ‘all natural’ and non-toxic and uses as many ‘organic’, human grade ingredients as possible. The daily use powders…

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British retailers lose out on £3.4bn without online investment

British retailers are losing out on £3.4 billion worth of goods left in virtual shopping baskets each year, as two thirds of the contents of all virtual shopping baskets are abandoned. A study by Barclays found that making online shopping more convenient could boost retailers’ takings by £10.5bn within just…

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10-day-old kittens found in bin bag

Four tiny 10-day-old kittens, found in a bin bag, are now on the road to recovery thanks to Mayhew and their dedicated team of foster carers. The kittens, named Teenie, Tiny, Titch and Smalls by Mayhew staff, were first discovered by a member of the public who noticed the black…

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Vetbed® launches new Non-Slip Christmas design

Suitable for all life stages of dogs, cats and house rabbits, Petlife International’s Non-Slip Vetbed® bedding range is a solution for providing warmth and comfort, and the Christmas 2017 range is now available. The range incudes a Snowman and paws design with a charcoal background, stockings and paws design on…

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‘Collaboration is key to ensure dog breeding standards’, says Kennel Club

Local authorities could see a ten-fold increase in the number of dog breeders they are required to license under new government proposals, and the Kennel Club is warning that without full collaboration with its Assured Breeder Scheme it will simply become a stealth tax on responsible dog breeders and do…

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HOWND set to showcase two new product ranges at PATS

HOWND is set to showcase two of its new product ranges at PATS Telford in September. The Hertfordshire based company has developed two new product lines – Miracle Spa Collection and All-Seasons Skin, Nose & Paw Balms with UVA & UVB Filters for Sun Protection. Miracle Spa Collection The Miracle…

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PET HEAD reaches out to potential customers with new campaign

In-office sampling agency The Pet Perk will launch a new campaign for PET HEAD in early September. Arriving at offices on Thursday 7 September, thousands of pet parents will receive free samples of PET HEAD’s Dirty Talk Deodorising Dog Shampoo along with a great money off voucher. “We are thrilled to be working…

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Fish4Dogs launches ‘bite-sized’ training videos

Fish4Dogs is helping pet parents boost their training knowledge with a series of ‘bite-sized’ training exercises for puppies and young dogs. Dog trainer Tima Lund uses positive-based clicker training to reinforce a puppy’s directed behaviour and reward it with treats. The first of the series, which can be seen on…

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BSAVA unveils programme highlights for Congress 2018

BSAVA has expanded its 2018 Congress programme. Next year’s event will include more than 450 lectures from world-renowned speakers, a new ‘Beyond the Clinics’ personal development stream, and more practical, wet lab and small group sessions. The four-day event, which takes two years to plan, is the largest in Europe dedicated to the provision…

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