Industry News

Jun- 2016 -

2 June

New charity partnership for Dogrobes

Dogrobes, the manufacturer of the original drying coat for dogs, will be partnering with the charity All Dogs Matter. The organisation helps rescue and rehome dogs in Greater London, in addition to rehoming dogs nationwide. “It’s exciting to partner with Dogrobes, a company that clearly recognises the importance of rescuing and rehoming…

1 June

Bucktons releases bird care videos

Pet food brand, Bucktons, has released a YouTube series, offering useful advice and bird care tips. The videos will educate staff and shoppers on quick and easy ways to care for aviary birds, ensuring healthier, happier pets and more relaxed owners. The series can be found on Bucktons Pet YouTube channel and on…

1 June

Vets ask whether Animal Welfare Act is working

Vets will mark the first ten years since the Animal Welfare Act’s introduction by coming together to consider its progress. The discussion, which follows the Efra Committee Inquiry on animal welfare, will take place at the annual Animal Welfare Foundation (AWF) Discussion Forum at One Great George Street, London, on 6 June.…

1 June

Eukanuba promotes good puppy nutrition

Pet food brand Eukanuba has launched a new campaign, promoting the Eukanuba Puppy range. The company will identify its products’ health benefits to reassure new owners that they’re providing their puppy with a strong foundation for their future. The range includes the key benefits puppies need for a complete and balanced diet. Among other innovations,…

1 June

Dogs watch nine hours of TV a week, says Wagg

A study by pet food manufacturer, Wagg, found that the average dog now watches more than nine hours of TV a week. 91 percent of owners admitting their pet regularly sits on the sofa and watches TV with them. A further 36 percent would go as far as describing their pets as a “TV…

1 June

Four out of five vets volunteer their time

84 percent of veterinary surgeons in the UK give their time and expertise at a reduced rate, says the British Veterinary Association (BVA). More than two in five vets also work unpaid with animal charities and rehoming centres to treat thousands of abandoned, mistreated or injured animals each year. Vets: The Results…

1 June

Greedy Dalmatian got more than she bargained for

A Dalmatian was left needing emergency vet treatment after gorging on buns, chocolate and 36 dog chews while her owner was out. Molly (eight), from Middlesbrough, sniffed a bag of food shopping that owner Kerry Buck had put away safely – or so she thought. Molly ate up 36 Dentastix,…

May- 2016 -

27 May

New VW Pet Carrier launched

VW Campervan fans will soon be able to carry their pets in style with a new product set to launch early this summer. The Monster Factory is launching its new product, a VW Pet Carrier, which will cost £39.99, on July 15. Basing itself on the original VW campervan, the bright blue pet…

27 May

Brand new packaging for Johnston & Jeff

A packaging supplier has delivered a brand new design for Johnston & Jeff, as it offers pouched products for the first time. Tyler Packaging was tasked by Johnston & Jeff to produce pouch based packaging that would convey the quality of its human grade, high energy bird food. Adam Kay, sales and technical…

27 May

Owners continue to humanise their pets

An IAMS and One Poll survey of 1,000 UK cat and dog owners reveals that more than one third (36 percent) are expected to holiday with their furry companions this bank holiday weekend. Ten percent of owners have regular conversations with their pet and 32 percent believe that pets will purposely open shut doors to…