Industry News

Feb- 2017 -

2 February

New puppy sale laws crack down on backyard breeders

The sales of puppies younger than eight weeks has been made illegal in a bid to crack down on irresponsible breeders. Environment Secretary, Andrea Leadsom, announced that ministers would toughen dog breeding licensing rules to protect thousand of puppies. Anyone breeding and selling three or more litters of puppies a…

1 February

New goldfish expansion from Tetra

Tetra has expanded its Goldfish food range with its FunTips concept offering an interactive way for owners to feed their fish. The adhesive tablets stick to the glass or decorative items within the aquarium allowing fishkeepers to get closer to their fish by watching them nibbling away. Containing shrimp with…

1 February

Ruffwear® launches new products for spring and summer

Ruffwear® has launched multiple new products for spring/summer 2017. The performance dog equipment brand has revealed developments across canine harnesses, leashes, collars, backpacks and boots. Harnesses Following feedback from consumers across Europe, the Front Range™ Harness has received a refresh. Added colour options are available along with new matching Front…

1 February

PIF announces new chairman

The Pet Industry Federation (PIF) has today announced the appointment of Steve Fowler as its new chairman. Steve has been a director within the organisation for 17 years, having seen the transition of the PIF from a charity to a membership trade association. Steve was the worthy recipient of the…

1 February

Warnings after ‘sham animal charity appeals’

An alert has been issued to warn the public of ‘sham charity appeals’. The Charity Commission, the independent regulator of charities in England and Wales, has issued a statement alongside information based on reports made during the past month, to Action Fraud. The National Fraud Investigation Bureau (NFIB) has gathered…

1 February

Boehringer Ingelheim launches Equine Airway Solutions: practice-based CPD

Boehringer Ingelheim, manufacturer of Equisolon, has launched a short, interactive Equine Airway Solutions practice-based CPD module. The module, which accounts for one hour’s CPD, is facilitated by a Boehringer Ingelheim territory manager and presented by Dr Tim Brazil BVSc, PhD, CertEM, DECEIM, MRCVS, a leading expert in equine internal medicine.…

Jan- 2017 -

31 January

Investment for pet tech company Pitpat

Pitpatpet Ltd (PitPat) has received equity investments from Royal & Sun Alliance (RSA) and Neovia. PitPat’s activity monitor is a simple and unobtrusive device that securely attaches to any dog’s collar. Working with a free app, it provides owners with an activity goal tailored to their dog, and measures how…

30 January

Ceva launches new marketing pack

Ceva Animal Health has launched a new marketing pack to support its unique range of DOUXO shampoos, waterless mousses and localised dermatology solutions. Featuring imagery of the Great Barrier Reef to demonstrate that the skin barrier is a fragile ecosystem needing care and protection, the new marketing material includes: New client…

30 January

£3m investment for natural dog food company

Naturo Pet Foods has undertaken a £3 million investment in its plastic tray manufacturing facility in Moy, N. Ireland, enabling it to more than double production of its natural dog food. Everything in the Naturo range is made with 100 percent natural ingredients and 60 percent meat using predominantly Irish…

30 January

BVA voices support for international veterinary family following reports of vet prevented from flying to the US

Following reports that Dr Hamaseh Tayari, who holds an Iranian passport, was prevented from flying to the US under President Donald Trump’s executive order barring citizens from several countries, the British Veterinary Association (BVA) has voiced support for vets across the globe regardless of where they come from. Dr Tayari had been due…