Industry News
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Feb- 2017 -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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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10 February
Brand new look for Royal Canin’s wet cat food
Seventeen ROYAL CANIN® products have a brand new look. Packaging for the Feline Health Nutrition and Feline Care Nutrition wet ranges has been re-designed. Easy to navigate packs draw attention to the food’s premium quality. The format (gravy or jelly) is highlighted, as are the key product benefits. Retailers will be offered in…
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9 February
Euthanasia drug found in dog food
A US pet food company has recalled its ‘Hunk of Beef’ product after drugs used for euthanasia were detected. Evanger’s Dog & Cat Food found traces of the contaminant Pentobarbital, which is often used to euthanise pets and can be fatal to humans. Pentobarbital can affect animals that ingest it, and…
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9 February
Telemedicine consultation launched by RCVS
The RCVS will be launching a new consultation asking for the views of the veterinary and veterinary nurse professions on the use of telemedicine in veterinary clinical practice. Telemedicine can be defined as any clinical healthcare service that is provided using remote telecommunications services and the aim of the consultation…
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8 February
Recognise vets’ vital role in run up to Brexit, says BVA President
The president of the British Veterinary Association (BVA) has stressed the important position vets will hold in post-Brexit Britain. Recognising and retaining the vital roles that vets play across animal health, animal welfare and public health is pivotal to securing successful outcomes from Brexit, said the BVA president. She addressed a roomful of…
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