Industry News

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20 July

Animal charity joins forces to stop cat killer

Cats Protection has created a useful advice leaflet in conjunction with Neighbourhood Watch and the RSPCA, advising owners on what to do if they think someone is acting suspiciously around cats in the area. The leaflet was created after a number of high-profile incidents involving suspicious cat deaths in Croydon,…

19 July

Great British High Street competition open for entries

High streets minister Marcus Jones has called on communities across the country to enter their villages, towns and cities into the Great British High Street competition 2016. For the third year running, the competition celebrates the great work that is being done to revive, adapt and diversify the nation’s high streets…

19 July

Naturediet to launch new products at PATS

Naturediet will launch an exciting new range of products at PATS Telford 2016. The family-owned business has more information on its new ranges which you will be able to view at the September trade show. Telford won’t be Naturediet’s first PATS launch. In March the company received excellent feedback after unveiling…

19 July

Vets issue urgent heat stroke warning

Vets have issued an urgent heatstroke warning after saving a dog who collapsed during a walk. With temperatures set to soar today, vet charity PDSA fears more pets could face danger as families enjoy the summer weather. Vets say animals left inside a hot car will be in distress and…

18 July

Sheba launches new soup for cats

Mars Petcare has launched Sheba Classic Soups, a new complementary meal for cats. Sheba Soups is a broth carefully prepared using 100 percent real fish, chicken and seafood – a luxury, premium treat for cats, which offers variety outside of their everyday meals. It comes in a core range of flavours, with a taste…

18 July

Vaccine hunted for deadly rabbit disease

A hunt is underway for the vaccine of an dangerous rabbit virus that has killed 400 pets in Britain in the last six months. Pet owners are being warned of a new strain of rabbit haemorrhagic disease (RHD) that can kill within days. With little to no symptoms, pets could remain…

15 July

Vets asked to watch out for domestic abuse

Vets are being asked to be vigilant with pets for signs of domestic abuse. Research shows dogs, cats and other pets owned by victims of domestic abuse can also be abused by the perpetrator according to independent charity Crimestoppers, A new crime-fighting campaign has been launched to urge vets, veterinary nurses…

15 July

Five dogs stolen from pet business

A pet business has put out an urgent appeal for information following the theft of five dogs. One male and four female dogs were within a white Fiat Diablo cargo van when it was stolen from a south London street on July 12. The vehicle, which belongs to Complete Pet…

15 July

New Masters programme for vets

The British Small Animal Veterinary Association (BSAVA) is launching an exciting new qualification for vets. The Masters by Research will allow vets, particularly those in general practice, to conduct clinical research relating to their work. The qualification will be validated by Nottingham Trent University. It is aimed at people who already have…

15 July

GIMA award winners announced

Winners were announced at the GIMA Awards 2016 last night, which saw manufacturers, retailers, members of the press and industry figures celebrating the great and good of the garden industry. GIMA director, Vicky Nuttall, commented on the event. “I would like to be the first to extend my congratulations to all of the…