Industry News

Jun- 2017 -

8 June

Bayer calls for cats to be microchipped

The introduction of compulsory microchipping for dogs, one year ago, saw the number of chipped dogs rise to 95 percent. Compulsory microchipping of cats was not part of the legislation. However, Bayer Animal Health has called for cat owners to make sure their cat is chipped during National Microchipping Month in…

8 June

Pet care professionals urged to be a ‘van hero’

Vehicle leasing company, Vanarama, is recognising the hard work and dedication of the UK’s 4 million van drivers with the Vanarama Van Hero Awards 2017. Vans now account for one in five of all urban and motorway traffic, operated by drivers who do everything from delivering parcels and pet…

7 June

Businesses unable to cope with interest increases, research shows

One in 25 businesses would be unable to pay off its debts if the interest rates were to increase, research from insolvency trade body R3 has shown. Some 79,000 (4%) UK companies said that a small increase would affect them financially, almost a quadrupling (20,000) of figures from previous research…

7 June

Dog walking qualification dates announced

Two further course dates for the City & Guilds Level 2 Certificates of Technical Competence in Dog Walking have today been announced by the Pet Industry Federation (PIF). The Level 2 City & Guilds Certificate in Dog Walking deals with the main issues and responsibilities that professional dog walkers encounter…

7 June

The Company of Animals supports Team GB

Training and behaviour expert, The Company of Animals, is sponsoring the Heelwork to Music Team Great Britain at the Open European Championships in Balen, Belgium. The firm’s very own Lucy Heath will be part of the team. On 25 to 27 August, the team are entering both the Heelwork to Music…

7 June

New PIF website connects pet owners and businesses

The Pet Industry Federation (PIF), the trade association for UK pet businesses, is launching a new public facing website: mypetpeople.co.uk. The site’s intuitive search facility will allow pet owners to locate their nearest trusted PIF business easily and quickly. Listings will be included as standard for PIF members, enabling them…

7 June

Forthglade releases new Gourmet meals for dogs

Forthglade has launched a selection of Gourmet meals for dogs. The three grain free natural recipes will include Beef & Wild Boar with root vegetables and apple, Duck & Venison with green beans and apricots, and also Turkey & Goose with pumpkin and cranberries. Meals have a minimum meat content of…

6 June

Naturediet expands senior management team

Naturediet has added to its senior management team. Aaron Burton joins as head of sales and Emily Cannon as head of marketing. Aaron joins Naturediet from Burgess Pet Care where he managed National Accounts within wholesale, veterinary, and online channels. He will be responsible for managing and co-ordinating sales through…

5 June

Parents advised to keep ‘children safe around dogs’

The Kennel Club is raising awareness of child safety around dogs and offering parents and carers advice to coincide with the Child Accident Prevention Trust’s ‘Child Safety Week’ which begins today. The Kennel Club, runs the Safe and Sound scheme, a programme created by experts to educate parents, teachers and…

5 June

Buggy Supercat becomes an ambassador

Bern Pet Foods, the exclusive importers and distributors of ORIJEN and ACANA pet foods, today announces that Buggy Supercat, made famous by his appearance on Channel 4’s Supervet, has become ORIJEN’s first ambassador. Colin Rodger, director at Bern Pet Foods, says: “Buggy is the perfect pet to represent our brand. He has…