Industry News

May- 2016 -

6 May

Never leave dogs in hot cars, reminds RSPCA

Following reports of rising temperatures, the RSPCA has warned pet owners to ensure animals are comfortable in the heat. The charity has reminded the public not to leave any animal in a car or caravan, or in a conservatory or outbuilding, where temperatures can quickly rise to 47C which can result in…

6 May

Labradors ‘most cared for’ dog in pet care company survey

Pet-care provider, Petpals, surveyed its members to discover which breed of dog they care for the most. The Labrador Retriever was voted ‘most cared for’ dog with 39 percent of the vote. The second favourite was the Cocker Spaniel at 28 percent. The business’ core role is dog walking and dog boarding. The company’s 50-plus business…

6 May

‘Keep pets safe in the sun’ warns vet charity

Vet charity PDSA is urging pet owners to keep their animals safe in the sun after revealing its vets treated nearly 30 cases of skin cancer* last year. With temperatures set to soar to as high as 25°C (77°F) this weekend, the charity’s vets are warning that it’s not just…

5 May

IAMS® launches new treats range

IAMS® is launching a range of healthy dog treats, giving consumers a low-fat option for their pets. IAMS® Minis are available in three different taste variants: Lamb with Cranberry, Beef with Apple, Chicken with Carrots. The retail launch will be supported across all channels with print ads, online banner ads, PR, online seeding and…

5 May

New area sales manager joins Pets Choice

Julie Windross has joined the Pets Choice team as an area sales manager. She will offer support to retailers, following the pet food manufacturer’s growth within the independent pet trade and recent acquisition of the TastyBone brand. Julie has nearly 20 years’ experience in the pet trade industry and previously worked with companies such as Magnet &…

5 May

GB Pet Beds launches new website and two new dog bed brands

UK manufacturer, GB Pet Beds, has launched a new website and two dog bed brands. The company, which is based in Dudley, West Midlands, aims to use the new site to help retailers increase sales and margins. Dog Doza is a practical, durable, waterproof range of beds that keeps dogs…

5 May

BSAVA launches new online resource to help vets

Vets can now develop their practices’ professional and business skills including integration of new graduates, with a new online resource from the British Small Animal Veterinary Association (BSAVA). Newly qualified vets and their employers will find the BSAVA Professional Development Phase (PDP) Resource Bank particularly useful when it is launched on May 24.…

4 May

Kitten abandoned in taped-shut shoe box

A six-week-old kitten has been rescued by the RSPCA after she was abandoned in Essex, in a shoebox that had been taped shut. Loubi the kitten, short for Louboutin, was found by a member of the public in a bus stop outside a garden centre in South Road, South Ockenden. A member of…

4 May

Employers could face £500 fines

Employers who fail to respond to 28-day warning notices risk a fine that increases each day, a report published today by The Pensions Regulator (TPR) shows. More than 95 percent of the first small employers required to put their staff into a workplace pension have now complied with the law, showing that automatic enrolment…

4 May

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…