Industry News
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Jun- 2016 -22 June
The EU Referendum and what it means for you
We’ve all heard the debates and seen the news stories but what does the referendum mean for your business? On Thursday 23 June the UK will decide whether it chooses to remain in the European Union or whether it leaves. In 1975, Britain held a referendum shortly after joining the…
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22 June
Councils fail to justify large fees for licensing pet shops
Only one council could justify its £300+ fee for issuing a pet shop licence, an investigation by the Ornamental Aquatic Trade Association found. Twenty councils which charge £300 or more for a pet shop licence – identified through an earlier Freedom of Information request by OATA – were asked to…
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21 June
Over 80% of workplaces don’t allow dogs
A new survey has revealed that 82 percent of workplaces don’t allow dogs, even though one in two pet lovers would take their dog to work is allowed. A survey from Purina, Nestlé’s pet food company, found when it comes to choosing a job, Britons would love to bring their…
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20 June
Medication and money stolen from vets
Animal medication and money from a guide dog charity box has been stolen from vet practices. Sanders Vets in Cwmbran has been targeted twice within one week and Riverside Veterinary Centre in Ebbw Vale targeted a few days later, reports WalesOnline. A quantity of animal medication has been stolen from both premises, including Libronide…
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17 June
Nominations open for Pet Industry Federation Awards
Nominations for the 2016 Pet Industry Federation Awards are now open. Entry into the awards is free. Businesses need to outline, in no more than 500 words, why they think they should receive the award. Judging criteria is available online at www.petfederation.co.uk. The winners will be announced at the 2016…
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16 June
Charity slams Britain for rabbit neglect
A rabbit welfare charity has hit out at claims Britain is a nation of pet lovers when they suggest there is an “acceptable neglect” of rabbits in the UK. In the run up to this year’s Rabbit Awareness Week (RAW), Rae Todd from the Rabbit Welfare Association & Fund (RWAF)…
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16 June
PFMA launches wild bird pack for children
Children will learn to reconnect with nature, with wild bird packs from the Pet Food Manufacturers’ Association (PFMA). The trade organisation says children spend an average of six hours a day looking at screens. To redress the balance, the PFMA plans to team up with schools in the UK. The PFMA…
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15 June
PIF launches new energy benefit for its members
The Pet Industry Federation (PIF) has today added another feature to its growing portfolio of business benefits for members PIF has teamed up with energy broker, Business Juice, to bring PIF member businesses the best prices for their gas and electricity rates. PIF members who sign up with Business Juice will…
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15 June
Ten odd items swallowed by pets
From socks to babies’ dummies. Vet charity PDSA has named the ten oddest items commonly swallowed by pets. Last year, the organisation treated nearly 400 pets for swallowing things they shouldn’t. PDSA’s Bradford Pet Hospital topped the table with a whopping 33 cases. The Top Ten The PDSA’s 51 Pet Hospitals compiled a list…
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15 June
‘Don’t buy fish on a whim’ warns OATA
Don’t buy fish on a whim after watching the new Finding Dory film, warns the UK trade body that represents the ornamental aquatic industry. The Ornamental Aquatic Trade Association (OATA) is worried that the increasing nature of online sales could encourage impulse purchases of the fish made popular in the…
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