Industry News

Councils fail to use the latest advice on pet shop inspections

Barely half of councils that licence pet shops are using the most up-to-date advice on how to do this, according to a new report from the Ornamental Aquatic Trade Association (OATA). The Association found that at least one of 400 councils did not seem to be aware they were the licensing authority…

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Kennel club launches guide to tackle pet obesity

The Kennel Club has launched a comprehensive guide to help dog owners tackle the nation’s growing canine obesity problem. To combat overweight pets, the Kennel Club has launched a new information guide to assist owners of overweight dogs in managing their pet’s weight. The guide discusses how to tell if a dog…

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New chair of British Dog Grooming Association

Kelly Davis LCGI GMG has been unanimously elected by the The British Dog Groomers’ Association (BDGA) committee as its new chair. Stuart Simons, who has been the chair for the last two years, steps down at the end of this tenure to vice-chair following a recent house move to the…

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Pedigree dogs account for nearly 70% of insurance enquires

Pet owners looking to insure pedigree dog breeds account for 66.7 percent of all dog insurance enquires at comparethemarket.com. According to data collected by the company, in the last six months, the most expensive breed quoted for onsite (by some margin) is the Cane Corso, who costs on average a £770 a year to insure.…

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Mars Petcare partners with Tesco for charity fundraiser

Mars UK has chosen to partner with supermarket chain, Tesco, for National Pet Month 2016. Mars Petcare UK has decided to team up with the retail giant to raise money for a number of animal charities. Working with the Association of Dogs and Cats Homes (ADCH), the two companies have arranged a joint in-store and online…

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Pet owners’ unwillingness to compromise boosts market growth

Research shows that pet owners’ unwillingness to compromise, as well as an expansion in the grooming market has influenced the industry and forecasts possible growth in the next few years. AMA Research has published the ninth edition of the ‘Pet Accessories Market Report – UK 2015-2019 Analysis’. This report includes up to date…

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New Doggy beer available now

WOOF&BREW, the makers of herbal doggy teas tonics and treats has launched ‘Bottom Sniffer’ – a new doggy beer. With a 96 percent palatability approval rate, ‘Bottom Sniffer’ provides the ultimate refreshment and treat for dogs and offers owners the chance to have a beer with their best mate. (Humans need to buy…

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Petplan and ADCH Animal Charity Award winners announced

  The winners of the Petplan and Association of Dogs and Cats Homes Animal Charity Awards were announced this week in a glittering ceremony at Birmingham’s Hilton Metropole. Petplan’s head of marketing, Isabella von Mesterhazy, comments: “We’re delighted to announce the deserving winners of the Animal Charity Awards 2016. All…

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Harry Eckman of Changes for Animals celebrates award

Harry Eckman of Changes for Animals is celebrating winning International Cat Care’s annual Cat Welfare Award. He received the plaudit at the Ceva Welfare Awards on April 6, 2016, at the Burlington Hotel in Birmingham. Claire Bessant, Chief Executive of International Cat Care handed over the award. She commented, ‘Harry has…

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The Company of Animals acquires Pet Head

Pet training and behaviour product provider, The Company of Animals, has acquired the worldwide brand, product and distribution rights for the Pet Head brand from Pet Head Inc. “Pet Head is one of the most recognized pet grooming brands in the world, synonymous with high quality pet shampoos and loved by pet…

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