Industry News

Sep- 2016 -

2 September

RCVS appoints two new postgraduate deans

The Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons (RCVS) has appointed two new postgraduate deans to help guide recently graduated veterinary surgeons through their first few years in practice. Mary de Las Casas and Shona McIntyre were appointed to the positions at the beginning of August and will help graduates during…

2 September

Ticks found on one third of dogs

Nearly one third of dogs were found to be carrying a tick, according to new research. Bristol University found that 31 percent of dogs checked at random across the UK were carrying a tick. Urban areas also put pets at higher risk of picking up a tick than rural ones.…

2 September

The Kennel Club launches new resource for breeders

The Kennel Club is launching a new resource for breed clubs and individual breeders – the Breed Health and Conservation Plans project – to protect and maintain dog health. The purpose of the Breed Health and Conservation Plans will be to ensure that all health concerns are identified through evidence-based…

2 September

Weber returns to Glee 2016

Weber is set to make a return to Glee 2016, as the garden retail industry gears up for the must-visit trade event. Weber will be returning to the show with its full product portfolio including gas, charcoal and electric barbeques. The Weber chefs, synonymous with the brand, will also be cooking up delicious…

2 September

Fitz All Media acquires Brand Events Pet Portfolio

The Brand Events Pet Portfolio, including the National Pet Shows and Dogfest, has been acquired by Fitz All Media, the organisers of ONE LIVE Festival and The VET Festival. Fitz All Media was founded in 2009 by Professor Noel Fitzpatrick (The Bionic Vet, BBC1 and The Supervet, Channel 4) and has appointed Nicole Cooper…

1 September

National Living Wage hits small firms’ profits, finds FSB

Information from The Federation of Small Businesses (FSB) found that the National Living Wage (NLW) has impacted on small firms’ profits. The SB’s 2016 Q2 Small Business Index, discovered that 47 per cent of small businesses now say wages are the main contributor to the rising cost of doing business.…

1 September

Pets at Home renews sponsorship of Paul O’Grady: For the Love of Dogs

Pets at Home will be renewing its sponsorship for the fifth season of Paul O’Grady: For the Love of Dogs. This will mark the third consecutive year of a partnership between the pet retail chain and the ITV show. Scott Jefferson, marketing director at Pets at Home said: “We’re delighted to…

1 September

Ceva hosts firework season webinars for pet retailers

Bangs, flashes and bright lights can cause anxiety and fear for pets. As firework season approaches, many retailers will stock up on suitable products to calm companion animals. Ceva Animal Health plans to help the trade offer useful advice on preventing firework fears. It will be hosting two webinars, which are an…

1 September

Infested kittens found dumped in a box

Three four week old infested kittens were recently brought into The Mayhew Animal Home after being found dumped in a box on the street. The tiny emaciated kittens were discovered alongside a six month old kitten, believed to be a sibling, on the corner of the road in Wembley, North London. They were…

1 September

AATU launch new wet pet food

AATU is launching two brand-new ranges of wet food at PATS Telford this month. The British brand decided to expand in to wet food after receiving an overwhelming amount of requests from customers. Boasting 90 percent meat, the new wet food for dogs will come packed in the convenience of a ring-pull can and…