Industry News
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Aug- 2016 -25 August
PitPat appears on Dragon’s Den
UK technology start-up, PitPat, will be showcasing its wearable activity monitor for dogs on Dragons’ Den. Animal lovers can tune in Sunday 28th August. PitPat’s founder Andrew Nowell enters the Den seeking investment to grow the business in the UK and abroad, and to raise awareness of pet health. The…
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24 August
MedicAnimal launches new ‘VIP’ loyalty scheme
MedicAnimal is launching a loyalty scheme which will allow pet owners to earn as they shop. The scheme is simple and you can start earning from your very first order, so here’s the low down on how to take the first steps to becoming a MedicAnimal VIP. How it works:…
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24 August
Owners releasing goldfish into rivers warned about the impact
Giant goldfish have become an issue in Australian rivers as researchers have discovered. Pet owners are believed to be behind the large fish and scientists are warning of their damaging impact on natural ecosystems. Murdoch University researchers, based in Perth, caught a goldfish that weighed roughly 2kg and grew to…
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23 August
Dogs die after ‘warnings ignored’ at pet fair
At least two dogs have died, with another eight suffering from heatstroke on the opening day of Pet Fair Asian. As temperatures reached more than 35c owners ignored warnings not to bring pets to the show. Shanghai meteorological authority also issued an orange heat wave alert – meaning temperatures could…
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23 August
World Feeds launches three new product ranges
World Feeds will soon cover more areas of aquarium and pond nutrition than ever before, following the company’s launch of three new product ranges. The Yorkshire-based fish nutrition innovator has created its first range of invertebrate diets. These will satisfy the dietary needs of corals and anemones which are not met through photosynthesis.…
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23 August
Emergency C-section saves pregnant kitten
The manager of Yorkshire Cat Rescue called for pet owners to promptly neuter young cats, after three rescue kittens turned out to be pregnant. The Keighley-based charity rescued three pregnant kittens within a four week period. Misty, who was estimated to be four months old, ended up having an emergency C-section…
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22 August
Small businesses lose billions due to unfair contract terms
Over half of small firms have been subject to unfair contract terms with suppliers, costing almost £4 billion in the last three years New research from the Federation of Small Businesses (FSB) suggests suppliers are failing to make auto-rollover clauses clear up front (24 percent), tying businesses into lengthy notice…
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22 August
Small businesses lose billions due to unfair contract terms
Over half of small firms have been subject to unfair contract terms with suppliers, costing almost £4 billion in the last three years New research from the Federation of Small Businesses (FSB) suggests suppliers are failing to make auto-rollover clauses clear up front (24 percent), tying businesses into lengthy notice…
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22 August
Garden centre wants to expand with a horticultural holiday site
A Welsh garden centre is aiming to expand with horticultural themed holidays after supermakets have affected sales. Tal Goed Nurseries, based near Glan Conwy, has seen its turnover fall since 2009 and blames low cost competition, in particular, supermarkets. After over 25 years, the owners have decided to develop 27…
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22 August
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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