Industry News

Dog-sitters named Micro Business of the Year

A dog-sitting business was named Micro Business of the Year at the Amazon Growing Business Awards. Barking Mad was established in 2000 as an alternative to kennels. The service arranges holidays for dogs when their owners need to go away. Speaking after picking up the award, Lee Dancy, managing director, said:…

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Capone Campaign cracks down on back yard rabbit breeders

A new campaign hopes to tackle unlicensed rabbit breeders. The Rabbit Welfare Association & Fund (RWAF) has launched the Capone Campaign with support from Pets Corner. It addresses fears that breeders in classified, online advertisements are not subject to regulations, legislation or welfare checks. Using bespoke software, the charity has analysed thousands of ‘rabbit for sale’…

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PATS Sandown sets its sights on new exhibitors

PATS Sandown will play host to new and international exhibitors as well as the industry’s big-name brands, all of which will be showcasing their 2017 launches over two action packed days on March 21-22. An impressive number of suppliers and manufacturers are appearing at the Sandown Park venue in Surrey for…

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Tetra launch new automatic aquarium feeder

Tetra has launched myFeeder, a new automatic feeder which contains unique technology to maintain food quality by protecting it against light, air, and moisture. Providing a reliable and safe way to feed aquarium fish, the Tetra myFeeder, with its triple protection technology, helps food retains its nutrients and consistency for…

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New breed selector tool launched

  A new free breed selector tool has been launched to help potential owners when picking the best pet for them. Bow Wow Meow, creator of the tool, is trying to change the statistics on abandoned pets. Enlisting a team of specialist dog trainers with years of experience working with both…

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Raw food recalled over Salmonella fears

Natures Menu is recalling its ‘Country Hunter 80% Farm Reared Turkey with Wholesome Fruit and Veg’ frozen pet food, because the product contains Salmonella. Salmonella is a bacterium that can cause food poisoning. In a notice the company said: “In September 2016, Natures menu produced a batch of 900 bags…

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Tinsel and Tails Christmas fundraiser tickets still available

Tickets for Tinsel and Tails Christmas fundraiser are still available for next week. Join the Mayhew Animal Home at The Grand Connaught Rooms this Christmas to look back on the year and support the charity. Dogs are also welcome to attend with some prizes and treats up for grabs for both you and…

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PetQuip helps Brits make a splash at international trade shows

The PetQuip trade association has put in a bid for Government cash grants. The money will benefit British firms exhibiting at the Zoomark International pet trade show in Bologna in 2017. The association has also booked a prime stand location for the British pavilion at another major pet trade show,…

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Kitten loses one of her nine lives

A kitten has used up one of her nine lives but lost her tail after sustaining horrific injuries in a road traffic accident. Brave ten-month-old JJ managed to drag herself back home following the suspected collision. Her owner, Natalie Joyce, from Longsight, Manchester, was devastated by her poor kitten’s injuries.…

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Natures Menu becomes official sponsor of Crufts

Natures Menu has become an official sponsor of Crufts. Having had huge success as an exhibitor at the world’s largest dog show over the past two years, Natures Menu has committed to a long term agreement with the Kennel Club to become an Official Sponsor of Crufts and will have a…

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