Industry News

A new name for Writtle University College

Writtle University College, a provider of courses in animal science, veterinary nursing and other pet-related subjects, has officially launched its new name. Having achieved university college status earlier this year, Writtle University College (formerly Writtle College) unveiled a new brand identity and logo. Writtle University College gained Taught Degree Awarding Powers…

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Forthglade launches clean eating campaign for dogs

Devon-based manufacturer, Forthglade, has launched a new healthy eating and lifestyle campaign for dogs. Clean Eating for Dogs has been created to educate pet owners on the importance of a pure, natural and balanced diet. Forthglade has partnered with the Houndsley Brothers – a pair of playful cocker spaniels. The Houndsley Brothers’ Guide to Clean…

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Garden centre impacted by removed road signs

A Lancashire based garden centre is calling on the council to reinstate signs along the A59, directing people to the business. ‘Be a Garden Maker’ was taken over by Nikki Brown in June and was closed for refurbishment by its previous owners. Signs along the A59 were removed by Lancashire…

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Parrot specialist moves to new home

A pet shop that specialises in selling parrots has opened its doors at its new Leicestershire home. Midland Parrots was based at a garden centre in Ibstock for seven years. The company had to find new premises when the owner needed the space for other purposes. Midland Parrots has now set up a…

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Huge increase of pets left unprotected against fleas

Vet charity PDSA is warning that nearly four million dogs and cats* are at risk of flea infestations this summer after findings show a huge increase in the number of animals left exposed to their harmful effects. The charity’s latest PDSA Animal Wellbeing (PAW) Report showed a decline since 2014…

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Pen Den manager takes part in Great North Run for Assistance Dogs charity

Pet Den manager, Liane Shield, will compete in the Great North Run to raise money and awareness for the charity Support Dogs. Liane, lives near Gateshead and manages Cardiff based dog grooming and pampering company, The Pet Den Ltd. This will be the fourth time that Liane has taken part in the…

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TSM sponsors BETA’s Social Media Award

PR and marketing company TSM will sponsor The British Equestrian Trade Association’s Social Media Award for the second year in a row. It will be one of ten BETA Business Awards designed to recognise individuals and companies making significant contributions to the equestrian industry. The winner of the award will be…

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Animal charity teams up with Gala Bingo and Blue singer

The Mayhew Animal Home has teamed up with Gala Bingo and Blue singer Duncan James to find the UK’s pawfect dog walk. The Hollyoaks actor and dog lover joined the charity’s blind nine year old Shih Tzu, Tallula, on the South Downs National Park walk to help launch the campaign. For every public…

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Nutriment teams up with online supermarket

Pet food producer, Nutriment has joined Ocado’s with six of its core lines: salmon, chicken and lamb, beef, turkey, lamb and chicken sitting alongside the new Laverstoke offer. According to sales director, Peter Nicholas, “the timing for such a mutually beneficial partnership couldn’t have been better for our coming­of­age pet food operation. “We’re now at…

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Pet companies to be celebrated on Small Business Saturday

Two small pet businesses have been named among the 100 small businesses in the UK to be celebrated by Small Business Saturday, the campaign for small businesses on December 3. The businesses will be among those featured one per day for the 100 days leading up to Small Business Saturday…

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