Industry News

Vets warn of Christmas poison risk to pets

Leading vets are urging pet owners to watch out for potential hazards to their pets this Christmas. Findings released by the British Veterinary Association (BVA) reveal that 80 percent of vets saw at least one case of toxic ingestion in pets during the last festive period. Across the UK, chocolate…

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Online pet supplier exceeds £6m turnover

Leeds-based online pet supplies store, Monster Pet Supplies, has reported turnover figures of £6.3m, an increase of 47 percent. The company, which was established in 2010 by Leeds-born founder Jonny Gould, was one of the many businesses in Kirkstall, Leeds which was hit by the Boxing Day storms, resulting in…

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BSAVA appoints new Head of Congress

The British Small Animal Veterinary Association (BSAVA) has appointed a new Head of Congress. Her first task is to lead the 60th annual event in Birmingham next April. Angharad Belcher has joined the 10,000 strong membership association. She offers PR, marketing and event experience within the veterinary sector and promises that…

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Animology plans re-brand and reveals new formulation

Animology has improved every shampoo and spray product within its dog range. The company has drawn on new developments in formulation chemistry to make existing products better than ever. The team behind Animology has spent the last year focusing on development. The brand aims to maintain its position as a best seller at the forefront…

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HMRC cracks down on illicit dog trading

Criminals are cashing-in on the demand for dogs by selling them on the black market. According to HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC), dealers are failing to pay any tax on their earnings from the trade, while in many cases the animals are mistreated. HMRC is targeting the dishonest minority of traders…

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Bob Martin donates to Battersea Dogs & Cats Home

  Pet care company, Bob Martin, has donated Clear 3 in 1 worming tablets to Battersea Dogs & Cats Home (BDCH). Its support has ensured that every dog is treated for worms as soon as they arrive, while they wait for a new home. The company has been supporting BDCH since…

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Vets respond to confirmation of avian influenza

Avian influenza of the H5N8 strain has been confirmed in turkeys at a farm near Louth in Lincolnshire on Friday. Most birds at the premises have died and any remaining birds there will be humanely culled. The Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra) has put in place a…

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Thieves ransack pet shop

A professional groomer and pet shop owner was ransacked by thieves who took a Christmas raffle prize, charity money raised from the raffle as well as 255kg of dog food. K9 Grooming Solutions were left shocked following the robbery last week. The Rochdale-based business found the till missing from its place…

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Edgard & Cooper helps homeless hounds at Christmas

This Christmas, Edgard & Cooper is helping to deliver gifts to homeless dogs throughout Europe. The company already donates ten percent of all profits to dog charities far and wide. Rebecca Owens, UK marketing executive of the company says: “We can’t wait to share with you the stories of those we…

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Laughing Dog celebrates 80 years in business

Boston based company, Laughing Dog has been marking a very important occasion – its 80th birthday. Established in 1936, the dog food company oven bakes its entire range of dry dog food at its family-run farm in Lincolnshire. Originally formed in Dunchurch, Coventry, the well-loved brand joined Fold Hill Foods family…

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