Industry News
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May- 2016 -18 May
Cat nearly dies after eating lilies
A cat in Glasgow has experienced a narrow escape after consuming lilies. Vet charity PDSA stepped in to save one-year-old Oscar. Oscar’s owner Chloe Morrison received a bouquet of flowers from her partner. She said: “I got up the next day and Oscar’s face was bright yellow, I had no idea…
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18 May
Company Profile: Hollings
Family-run company Hollings talked to us about its booming business and plans for the future. Hollings is a business that has seen huge expansion over the last 35 years. Today, it keeps £1.25 million in ingredients in stock to meet industry demand for its natural pet treats. Sales and marketing manager Emma Hollings…
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18 May
PATS launches new website
Pet industry trade show PATS has announced the launch of its new website. The colourful new site www.patshow.co.uk will be easier than ever to navigate for both visitors and exhibitors. It aims to be a useful resource for retailers and buyers searching for new products and suppliers. Retailers and buyers can find information…
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17 May
Pets Corner starts PamPurredPets rebrand
Pet retailer, Pets Corner, has followed its acquisition of PamPurredPets’ stores with the announcement that the Ringwood shop will be the first to undergo a full rebrand. The High Street outlet will remain open to customers during the refit that will be undertaken during closing hours. The store will receive full…
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17 May
Fireworks spark parliamentary debate
A petition for fireworks to be banned for all but four days of the year, to reduce stress and fear in animals and pets, will be debated by MPs. The petition, backed by 100,000 people calls for restrictions to be in place for all nights other than Bonfire Night, New Year’s Eve,…
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17 May
Panorama investigates ‘heartbreaking’ puppy farms
BBC programme Panorama has caused uproar on social media as upset viewers took to websites to express their upset at the puppy farms shown. According to the programme a third of all dogs bought today come from puppy farms – licensed and unlicensed. Puppies and mothers were shown to be sold via…
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16 May
Peewee the parrot and Kirk Rothwell film Bucktons’ bird care guides
New Bucktons brand manager Kirk Rothwell has teamed up with Peewee the Red Lored Amazon parrot and Matt Brash, celebrity wildlife and zoo vet, to film pet bird care guides. The care guide videos aim to provide support and advice for pet owners in caring for their birds and will cover the topics of…
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16 May
Dorwest supports itchy dogs with skin campaign
Dorwest has launched an informative dog skin campaign to tackle itching in a holistic way. The company provides licensed herbal medicines to help pets relieve the irritation of itchy skin naturally, and is introducing a ‘Four Step Plan’ to managing a skin disorder. The easy to follow plan explains underlying causes and…
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16 May
Puppy food from Carnilove
Carnilove has reminded retailers that its high meat content, grain-free, potato-free natural diets for dogs, may be of interest to new puppy owners. Carnilove Salmon & Turkey for Puppies is made with 70 percent meats of wild-origin together with forest fruits, vegetables and herbs – providing a diet rich in essential…
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16 May
Over 900 percent increase in cats and dogs with diabetes
Cases of diabetes in cats and dogs has risen over 900 percent since 2011, according to a five year study by Animal Friends Pet Insurance of almost 9,000 animals. It was discovered that cats are at highest risk of contracting diabetes with a 1161 percent increase since 2011, compared to dogs 850 percent rise.…
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