Industry News

PFMA releases new pet food fact sheets

The Pet Food Manufacturers’ Association (PFMA) has released a range of information-packed fact sheets, as part of its ‘Truth about Pet Food’ campaign. The sheets will act as educational tools, tackling and dispelling many of the myths around the manufacture of pet food. The selection currently includes ten fact sheets and two…

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Eukanuba reveals key to dogs’ longevity

Pet nutrition expert, Eukanuba, has uncovered some of the contributing factors to healthy ageing and exceptional longevity in dogs. The company has revealed the results of a ten year journey exploring some of the key factors that can help promote healthy ageing. The Longevity Council (Professor Stuart Carmichael, Dr Penny…

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New staff join The Company of Animals

Pet product manufacturer The Company of Animals has welcomed six new staff members. Marketing manager, Stuart Picton, will be overseeing the company’s marketing efforts across the brand portfolio. Stuart has previously worked for LEGO and Spin Master. “I’m thrilled to be joining The Company of Animals at such an exciting time and…

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Wellbeing conference hailed a success

Veterinary and pet health experts met to discuss best practice and share ideas at a two-day conference based at PDSA’s headquarters. The vet charity, based in Telford, Shropshire, welcomed world renowned speakers to the event, which focused on how vets can help improve the main welfare issues facing the UK’s companion animals,…

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PIF calls on pet retailers to set animal welfare standard

The Pet Industry Federation has asked all licensed pet retailers to raise their standards on animal welfare and sign up to the Primary Authority scheme. The call follows OATA’s announcement last week that only half of all local authorities are following the CIEH’s 2013 Model Licence Conditions for Pet Vending when undertaking…

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Rise in the number of ‘fake’ pets sold online

A rise in the number of pets, and in particular puppies and kittens, being advertised for sale via online auction websites has been reported by Action Fraud.   Fraudsters are placing adverts online using stolen photos of pets claiming they are currently held abroad or somewhere less accessible within the UK.…

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BSB Products introduces Carnilove canned dog food

BSB Products will be building upon the success of Carnilove dry dog food, by importing and distributing Carnilove canned dog food. The canned products contain over 65 percent real meat together with forest fruits. The grain-free & potato-free patés can be used as a complete or a complimentary feed. Canned product…

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Pets Choice plans to launch Natural Range at Interzoo

Pets Choice has announced plans to launch a new Natural range at Interzoo, May’s Nuremberg-based trade show. The range, which has been developed from holistic recipes and is made with local ingredients, will be an addition to the pet food brand Webbox. The Webbox Natural range is available in both wet and dry…

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Pets at Home acquires two veterinary specialist referral centres

Pets at Home Group Plc has acquired two further veterinary specialist referral centres. Cambridgeshire-based Dick White Referrals (DWR) is one of the UK’s largest small animal specialist referral centres, treating over 5,000 cases each year. Pets at Home has acquired a 76 percent ownership stake in DWR for a consideration of…

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Charity sees an increase of large dogs

Battersea Dogs & Cats home has seen an increase in the number of large dogs coming into its care. Dogue de Bordeaux numbers  doubled last year compared to 2014 and breeds such is Akitas and Alaskan Malamutes rising by around 30 percent within the charity’s’ centres. Five of the charity’s…

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