Industry News
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May- 2016 -23 May
Spike in demand for pygmy hedgehogs
A Scottish pygmy hedgehog breeder has claimed there is a growing demand for the spiky pets. Louise Muir has been breeding African pygmy hedgehogs for nearly four years but told the Evening Telegraph she just can’t keep up with the demand. She said: “Originally, I never knew you could keep them…
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20 May
Food stolen from abandoned dogs
A charity that takes in abandoned dogs is devastated after thieves take more than £100 worth of donated food. The storage shed used by Save Needy Dogs in Swindon was broken into and large sacks of dog food were stolen, reports the Swindon Advertiser. Large unopened bags of more expensive and specialist food…
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20 May
Overweight pets helped by Northwich vets
A campaign has been launched by Cheshire vets to help overweight pets lose some of their fat. Abbeycroft Veterinary Surgery in Northwich has set up the county’s first weight management centre to combat pet obesity. The surgery in Station Road is Cheshire’s first practice to achieve approval as a Royal Canin…
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19 May
Report reveals benefits of wild-caught ornamental fish
A new report looking at the positive benefits of wild caught fish has been launched by the Ornamental Aquatic Trade Association. The report looks at where fish are caught across the world, how they travel to the UK and the regulations that govern each part of that journey. It also…
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19 May
TRIXIE releases new pet products
Pet accessory producer, TRIXIE, has announced the release of the Fun Timer. This activity game aims to keep cats and dogs occupied for short periods. The Fun Timer has five compartments that can be filled with small toys or snacks. These surprises are released to drop out in a selected interval of…
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19 May
Small firms tied up by red tape four days per month
New research from the Federation of Small Businesses (FSB) has revealed that small firms spend four days per month sorting through red tape. The survey of 1,685 smaller business owners learnt that they spent over 33 hours every month on internal business administration. In addition, the average small business sees around 70 hours of…
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18 May
Scampers’ pop-up pub promotes beer for dogs
Scampers natural pet store will open a ‘pop-up pub’ on May 21. The event will take place at the Cambridgeshire-based superstore which is located between Ely and Newmarket. Scampers will be celebrating the launch of Woof & Brew’s new ‘Bottom Sniffer’ beer for dogs. The UK-brewed, alcohol-free tipple is designed to appeal…
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18 May
Charity honours dog who saved missing woman
A three year old Labrador from Selkirk is being given a commendation by vet charity PDSA after successfully finding a critically injured missing woman in blizzard conditions. Auburn-haired Search and Rescue dog Rauour – which means ‘red’ in Icelandic – was presented with his PDSA Commendation by the charity’s vet…
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18 May
Arcadia attends Interzoo
Arcadia products will be attending German-based trade show Interzoo, with its partners at Aquarium Systems, in May 2016. Arcadia Aquatics has announced its aims to showcase ‘industry changing’ brand new LED systems with live displays. Aquarium Systems plans to reveal ‘ground breaking’ new products for all marine keepers. Arcadia Reptile’s four handmade Bio-Active…
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18 May
bira director leaves association
Michael Weedon, deputy CEO and communications director of the British Independent Retailers Association is leaving bira at the end of June 2016. He has delivered many benefits to the association over three decades with multiple skills in writing, management, publishing, IT, research, public relations, political lobbying and media coverage. The…
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