Industry News
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Jan- 2017 -25 January
Dogs can suffer winter blues
Dogs can suffer from Seasonal Affective Disorder (S.A.D), new research reveals. According to findings over half (61 percent) of UK dog owners say that they notice a considerable difference in their pets’ behaviour over winter months. Symptoms include increased appetite, a reluctance to go outside, low mood and lethargy. The study,…
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25 January
Children love pets more than siblings, says new study
Children get more satisfaction from relationships with their pets than with their brothers or sisters, according to a newly published University of Cambridge study. Children also appear to get on better with their animal companions than with siblings. The research adds to increasing evidence that household pets may have a…
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25 January
Small firms fear export decline following Brexit
One third of small firms expect their level of exports to decline following Brexit, according to a survey by the Federation of Small Businesses. Following the Prime Minister’s key Brexit speech last week, the Federation of Small Businesses (FSB) published its initial findings from a six-month research programme on the business…
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25 January
Companies scoop up 2017 BETA International Innovation Awards
The winners of the 2017 BETA International Innovation Awards were revealed at the NEC, Birmingham on January 23. The judging panel was made up of industry experts. These included: FEI vet Lesley Barwise-Munro Retailer James Edwards, of Devon-based Acorn Saddlery International event rider Piggy French, Dr Teresa Hollands a senior teaching…
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24 January
High end pet food trends at Product of the Year Awards
High end pet food products reigned supreme at the Product of the Year Awards 2017. With more than 11,600 shoppers choosing the winners across 38 FMCG categories, Product of the Year is the world’s largest annual consumer-voted award for product innovation. Nestlé Purina Petcare’s two pet food offerings demonstrate another trend becoming more…
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24 January
Farmers and smallholders warned not to feed kitchen scraps
The Animal and Plant Health Agency is warning farmers and smallholders not to feed catering or kitchen waste to livestock such as pigs and poultry, even if they are being kept as pets. It remains illegal to feed catering waste, kitchen scraps, meat or meat products to farmed animals. This…
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24 January
Stolen tortoise returned to pet shop
A tortoise stolen from a West Lancashire pet shop has been returned anonymously. Lathom’s Pets and Aquatics issued social media appeals to try and find the lost pet and it seems to have worked. The company posted on facebook: “Just to let you all know that our tortoise has now…
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23 January
LOGIC® Diar-stop renamed LOGIC® Firm
Ceva Animal Health, manufacturer of veterinary strength supplements LOGIC® for cats and dogs, has renamed its supplement to support digestion, LOGIC® Firm. LOGIC Firm, which was previously known as LOGIC® Diar-stop, is a palatable oral paste. It contains intestinal protectants including montmorillonite, electrolytes and dextrose to maintain intestinal function by…
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23 January
MedicAnimal commits £6k a year to animal charities in 2017
UK online pet healthcare retailer, MedicAnimal, is continuing its ongoing commitment to animal charities in 2017. Each month, MedicAnimal’s VIP customers can vote for “the Pet Charity of the month” to win a prize of £500. The scheme, which began in September 2016, allows VIP MedicAnimal customers to vote for…
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23 January
All Pond Solutions appoints new trade sales representative
Online aquatics wholesaler All Pond Solutions has recently welcomed a new trade sales representative, Andy Lister, to its expanding team. As a marine biologist who has worked within the fishkeeping industry for over 20 years at brands such as Seneye, Red Sea and New Era, Andy brings a wealth of…
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