Industry News
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Mar- 2017 -15 March
Atlanta Pet Fair & Conference reports rising visitor numbers
The recently-concluded Atlanta Pet Fair & Conference saw a spike in attendance. The USA’s southeast trade show, conference and competition for professional pet stylists and service professionals received a nine percent jump in visitor numbers in its second year at the Georgia International Convention Centre. Atlanta Pet Fair & Conference…
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15 March
Lily’s Kitchen expands its range
Pet food producer, Lily’s Kitchen, has announced the launch of its Great British Breakfast tin (400g). Recent success of the Sunday Lunch tin (400g) showed an appetite for recipes that are based on tasty human meals, such as Lamb Hotpot. The recipes help the whole family to enjoy a traditional meal…
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14 March
Rabies risk as illegally imported animals found in pet shop
Three illegally imported opossums are feared to be on the loose in the UK, sparking rabies fears. The cat-sized marsupials are suspected to have gone missing after being smuggled, reports the Plymouth Herald. The council previously found some of the animals during a raid on a pet shop in the…
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14 March
Koi Carp worth £7,725 stolen from retailer
On 10 March 2017, ten extra large koi carp and one sturgeon were stolen from the display pond at Squire’s Garden Centre in Badshot Lea, near Farnham. Intruders broke in late on Friday evening and took fish worth a total of £7,725. The Koi Carp are between 22”-26” in length (which is…
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14 March
Cat survives boiling water attack
A beloved family cat had boiling water poured over her head and back in a suspected attack. Seven-year-old Tuppence almost died following the incident, but has pulled through following intensive treatment from vet and nursing staff at PDSA’s Bournemouth Pet Hospital. The white-and-black cat was rushed to the charity’s hospital…
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14 March
Cat survives boiling water attack
A beloved family cat had boiling water poured over her head and back in a suspected attack. Seven-year-old Tuppence almost died following the incident, but has pulled through following intensive treatment from vet and nursing staff at PDSA’s Bournemouth Pet Hospital. The white-and-black cat was rushed to the charity’s hospital…
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13 March
Satirical campaign promotes self-cleaning litter boxes
Global pet product expert, PetSafe® Brand has launched a new tongue-in-cheek digital campaign – ‘Catspiracy’ – to promote its line of self-cleaning litter boxes to UK pet owners. Centring on the ScoopFree™ Original Self-Cleaning Litter Box, the campaign features a two-minute film shot from a cat’s perspective that sheds light…
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13 March
Over 5,000 reported dog thefts since 2011, finds MP
As part of Pet Theft Awareness Week (14 to 21 March 2017), The Stolen and Missing Pets Alliance event is being held on Tuesday 14 March at Portcullis House, Houses of Parliament. With dog theft increasing year on year, Gareth Johnson, MP for Dartford and owner of a Labrador is hosting the event. He…
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13 March
New trade website for Pooch & Mutt
Pooch & Mutt has launched a new website service that allows independent trade customers to shop online. The service update allows direct order purchases at trade prices, with an express 48 hour delivery service. New features of the site include the ability to ‘tag’ both new and existing stockists as…
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13 March
Crufts is a winner for Forthglade
Crufts was a huge success, Devon-based Forthglade has claimed. The pet food company gave over 3000 meals to pet owners for their dog’s to sample for dinner. “Crufts certainly felt busier this year” said Gerard Lovell, Joint MD of Forthglade. “It was great to note a far higher level of awareness…
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