Industry News

Jun- 2016 -

2 June

Pets Choice wins business award

Pet food manufacturer, Pets Choice, has been named this year’s Hive Business Award winner in the ‘Made in Blackburn and Darwen’ category. The Hive Business Awards are organised by the Hive business leader’s network. Nominations featured over 45 businesses across 12 categories. Winners were announced at a ceremony attended by representatives of Pets…

2 June

Pooch & Mutt shortlisted for award

Pet health company Pooch & Mutt has been shortlisted for the ‘Start-Up of the Year’ award, which recognises businesses that have demonstrated fast growth in the last 12 months. Pooch & Mutt has chosen to sell its range of 75 percent meat treats through a number of large chains. The products are stocked…

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…