Industry News

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14 February

Hilton Herbs speaks your language with new multi-lingual trade website

Hilton Herbs has unveiled four responsive, e-commerce, trade-only websites. The supplement manufacturer has created a site for each of its key markets; the UK, USA, France, and Germany. They can be accessed from PCs or mobile devices. Existing Hilton Herbs retailers will benefit from extra discount when ordering online. The website offers a ‘quick-order’ page…

14 February

Low footfall causes drop in Pets at Home shares

Pets at Home shares have fallen due to lower footfall. The pet superstore reported a like-for-like revenue growth however this was offset by their subdued sales over the Christmas period. HSBC downgraded the stock to ‘hold’ from ‘buy’ and lowered the target price to 230p from 290p after the company reported…

13 February

Give hugs, not pugs this Valentine’s Day, says BVA

The British Veterinary Association (BVA), is asking romantics to give hugs, not pugs to loved ones this Valentine’s Day. This follows the appearance of cards and Valentine’s merchandise with pictures of the breed in shops throughout the UK. Often perceived as cute, pugs’ squashed faces and short noses have made…

13 February

Scampers’ team become raw food pros with Natures Menu

Seven staff members at Scampers Natural Pet Superstore have passed Natures Menu’s raw food training module. Raw pet food specialist Natures Menu provides education and CPD in the raw sector. The company has created a specialist pet store training programme in conjunction with its veterinary team. It includes raw adviser, raw expert and raw…

13 February

Benyfit joins forces to help overweight pet

Benyfit Natural has joined forces with House of Hugo to help an overweight pet. Gibbs the dog weighs in at 53 kilos and has been set the goal of losing 19 kilos in the next eight weeks. Gibbs became heavily overweight after his owners followed guides on the back of food…

13 February

£27m set to be spent on pets this Valentine’s

A total of £27m is set to be spent on pets this Valentine’s Day, according to new research. Partners may have to share the spotlight this Valentine’s Day, as new research from American Express® finds nearly a fifth (19 percent) of people will be treating their furry friends on…

10 February

Pets Choice launches new Webbox cat treats

UK pet food brand Pets Choice has launched a new treat for cats. Yum-e-Yums are the latest addition to the Webbox range. The semi-moist meaty treats follow on from the success of Webbox Tasty Sticks and Lick-e-Lix. The new line of treats is a sugar-free recipe and contains added taurine, which…

10 February

Ten month suspension for vet nurse who ordered drugs for herself

A Surrey-based veterinary nurse has been suspended from the Register for ten months after order drugs for her own personal use. The Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons (RCVS) Veterinary Nurse Disciplinary Committee has directed the Registrar to suspend the veterinary nurse. The disciplinary case against Lois Hodgkinson RVN took place…

10 February

Ceva Animal Health reveals 2017 awards shortlist

Ceva Animal Health has released its shortlist for the seventh annual Ceva Animal Welfare Awards. Spanning seven categories, the shortlist for each award was decided following a day of deliberations. The panel of judges is chaired by retired veterinary surgeon, Chris Laurence MBE MRCVS. Chris is the chairman of the Animal Welfare…

10 February

Ceva Animal Health reveals 2017 awards shortlist

Ceva Animal Health has released its shortlist for the seventh annual Ceva Animal Welfare Awards. Spanning seven categories, the shortlist for each award was decided following a day of deliberations. The panel of judges is chaired by retired veterinary surgeon, Chris Laurence MBE MRCVS. Chris is the chairman of the Animal Welfare…