Industry News
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May- 2016 -10 May
£100,000 food donation from Spectrum Brands
Spectrum Brands, owners of the IAMS and Eukanuba brands in the UK and Europe, has made £100,000 of charitable donations to three animal rescue charities. Local shelters across the UK for the Retired Greyhound Trust, RSPCA and Pebbles Legacy will benefit from IAMS and Eukanuba cat and dog food. Annaliese Reekie,…
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10 May
Post-grads learn veterinary techniques
Post graduates in their second year of the Independent Vetcare’s New Graduate Academy have received instruction in Practical Suturing CPD. They’re the first group to take advantage of Vetoquinol’s advanced approach to wet lab CPD. The team followed a day of neurological lectures with a second day’s practical including a 20…
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10 May
Tech company helps retailers capitalise on new trend
Pet brand PetTime aims to tackle the increase in pet obesity by helping owners to maintain pets’ diets via tech devices and a new range food and treats. PetTime’s Hub is a smart treat dispenser with an automated feeder. It uses Internet of Things (IoT) technology and is controlled via a dedicated app. Using PetTime’s range of treats…
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10 May
10 dog breeds ‘too dangerous’ to be a family pet, claims politician
A politician has caused uproar within the pet community in response to him admitting he is responsible for ‘dangerous dogs’ signs that warn of ten breeds ‘too dangerous’ for families. Alan Tobin, current member of Meath County Council, Ireland, claimed on his facebook page “As a dog owner I’m absolutely delighted…
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9 May
Pointer Pet Products relocates to new UK site
Pet food manufacturer Fold Hill Foods Ltd has revealed plans to relocate Rotherham-based Pointer Pet Products to its site in Boston, Lincolnshire. Following its acquisition of Pointer earlier this year, Fold Hill Foods conducted a detailed review into the company’s operations in Rotherham. Fold Hill Foods Ltd belongs to the Grant family,…
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9 May
Heath Veterinary Clinic remodels website
Heath Veterinary Clinic has announced the launch of its remodelled modern website. The West Sussex based practice’s site – www.heathvets.com –now contains details of the firm’s services, its history, team members and accreditations, as well as useful FAQs covering pet care for dogs, cats, rabbits and birds. The website’s new layout has been…
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9 May
Dog recovers following accident with disinfectant
A dog has recovered after chewing on a disinfectant bottle, reported vet charity, PDSA. Ruby, an 11-year-old Jack Russell cross, splashed a small amount of the disinfectant in her face. Her owner immediately washed her face with water but, the following morning, Ruby was struggling to breathe. Bournemouth PDSA Pet Hospital admitted…
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9 May
BBC launches TV series on choosing puppies
The first episode of the BBC 2 television series, Choose the Right Puppy for You, will be aired at 8pm on May 9. The series follows five families’ search for a suitable pet. Springwatch presenter and dog-owner Kate Humble and animal behaviourist Louise Glazebrook offer advice on choosing the perfect pooch. The programme will tackle…
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6 May
National Pet Show takes place on May 7-8
The National Pet Show will take place at Excel, London on May 7-8. Dogs will compete to take the title of best in show at Strictly Doggy Dancing, Most Talented Dog and Heroic Hounds. Visitors have the chance to meet unusual animals, including hissing cockroaches, giant land snails and birds of…
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6 May
Puppy dealer jailed after selling dying dogs
Puppy dealer, Grace Banks, aged 29, of Manchester, has been convicted of four offences after appearing at Oldham Magistrates’ Court in March. On May 6, she was sentenced at Manchester Crown Court to a total of nine months in jail. She was also disqualified from keeping all animals for life.…
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