Industry News
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Apr- 2016 -1 April
Vets urged to support Rabbit Awareness Week
Veterinary practices are being called upon to sign up for Burgess Pet Care RAW campaign when it attends the British Small Animal Veterinary Associations (BSAVA) congress in Birmingham on April 7-10. “Up to 57 percent of rabbits live alone and we believe this number is still too high and are urging…
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1 April
Pets join New York’s 31st annual April Fools’ Day Parade
In 2016, for the first time ever, pets will be taking part in New York’s annual April Fools’ Day parade. Pet Gazette can exclusively reveal that dogs, cats and guinea pigs will be joining in the fun with a specialised float. According to The New York April Fools’ Committee’s popular…
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1 April
Pet shop breeds first ever poodle-parrot cross
Joe King, owner of the Unbelievable Pet Store in Scuttlebutt, has become the first breeder to successfully create ‘the parrapoo’, a parrot-poodle cross. Speaking exclusively to Pet Gazette, Mr. King said: “It’s groundbreaking. No one else has managed to take breeding to this level. I’m very proud of my staff’s achievements. We hope…
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1 April
UK pet firm launches ‘Dog Talk’ phone app
British pet company, Beco, today launches a revolutionary new mobile phone app it claims will transform the lives of nine million dog owners in the UK. Using cutting-edge technology, the ‘Beco Dog-Talk App’ is suitable for iPads and iPhones and allows owners converse with their dogs, by translating barks, growls and howls into…
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1 April
MedicAnimal to microchip all UK staff ahead of April 6 deadline
Online pet supply retailer, MedicAnimal, has today announced that in line with the April 6 deadline, it will be microchipping all UK staff alongside their pets. The move, which will affect MedicAnimal’s staff across the UK, is being taken in a show of solidarity with dogs owned by customers across…
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1 April
New research cracks canine conversation
Pets at Home has revealed that it has cracked the code of canine conversation and has trained colleagues to communicate with dogs in each of its 400 plus stores across the UK. What’s more, the company is launching free workshops for dog owners to learn the exact science of understanding…
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Mar- 2016 -31 March
BSAVA celebrates National Pet Month
The British Small Animal Veterinary Association (BSAVA) is advising vet practices to play a vital role in marking National Pet Month, by celebrating improvements in animal welfare and raising money for UK pet charities. The theme of the national campaign, taking place from April 1 – May, is to champion…
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30 March
Highlands business voted ‘Most Loved’
Highlands based Pampered Pets has been crowned the ‘Most Loved’ business in its area as part of a national competition, the Local and Loved Awards 2015. Local people voted for the businesses they felt showcased the best local and best loved in the area. Organised by thebestof, a national network that is dedicated to…
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30 March
Lily’s Kitchen named one of the world’s top ethical companies
Lily’s Kitchen has been named in the 2016 Good Shopping Guide’s Top 10 Most Ethical Companies In The World. The pet food company is the only pet food brand to be named. Henrietta Morrison, CEO and founder of Lily’s Kitchen said:“We are beyond honoured to be recognized in the Top…
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30 March
Success at PATS for Garden Décor range of metal birds
The first-ever Best Giftware Product category has been won by Supa Ltd with its Garden Décor range of metal birds. The New Product Awards, at Pats Sandown 2016, saw independent pet retailers judging the 23 bird range against other gift items. The judges said: “They are colourful, life-like, and extremely…
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