Industry News

Tortoises should not be left in a shoebox, say vets

Over half of vets saw tortoises with weight loss or anorexia following their last hibernation, reveal the latest figures from BVA who have teamed up with the specialist BVZS and BSAVA to make sure hibernating pets have a healthy rest this winter. With modern advice having moved away from the traditional idea…

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Vet organisations send open letter to PM

  The Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons (RCVS) and the British Veterinary Association (BVA) have sent a joint letter to the Prime Minister with their concerns over how Brexit, and its impact on EU migration, may affect the veterinary profession. The letter outlines how the organisations want to work with…

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The National Pet Show grows by 30%

The National Pet Show has announced that stand sales have grown by 30 percent year-on-year for its upcoming event. With just a few exhibition places left, the National Pet Show (Birmingham) is set to bring more than 270 of the UK’s biggest and best pet suppliers and experts together. The show…

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Charity launches campaign to protect sold kittens

A charity has launched a campaign to protect young kittens. Cats Protection has launched a campaign calling for change in the law to protect young kittens being sold sick and underage. The True cost of Kittens campaign was created in response to a growing commercial market resulting in kittens being…

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Rescue cat takes on orphaned kitten

  A hero mum cat came to the aid of an orphaned, male kitten recently, when she accepted him in her litter and brought him up as one of her own at The Mayhew Animal Home. Despite already nursing four of her own kittens and being blind in one eye, one-year-…

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Social ‘petworking’ app connects dog owners, dogs and businesses

New, free, social networking app, Bauwow, brings dogs, owners and pet businesses together. The all-in-one interactive community lets dog owners sign up and create a profile on behalf of their pet.  Bauwow’s range of functions includes ‘barking’ at other dogs to make new friends and finding dog-friendly restaurants and shops to…

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Charity pushes forwards with hen re-homing centre

A hen charity has been given the green light to build a new re-homing centre. The British Hen Welfare Trust was given the go ahead by North Devon Council on October 14. The centre will be built at the organisation’s base near South Molton, known as Hen Central, from spring 2017.…

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RSPCA fears hundreds of bonfire night calls

The RSPCA expects to receive hundreds of calls during the firework period in 2016. Over the last few years, the charity has been contacted multiple times in October and November in connection to fireworks. 2015: 436 calls 2014: 364 calls 2013: 310 calls 2012: 326 calls Retailers can help pet…

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New fellows for Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons

The Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons (RCVS) will celebrate success within the industry by honouring four Canine Health Schemes (CHS) scrutineers with fellowships. The fellowships recognise veterinary surgeons who have contributed to clinical practice, veterinary knowledge or the veterinary profession. They have done so by showing leadership and advancing knowledge and public understanding of…

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Two baby iguanas stolen from pet shop

Two baby iguanas have been stolen from a Nuneaton pet shop. Martins Pet Supplies discovered the two were missing on Wednesday 12th. A statement on the shops facebook page read: “This morning (Wednesday 12th) somebody has BROKEN into the vivariums and STOLEN one baby green iguana and one baby red…

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