Industry News
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Feb- 2016 -16 February
Collarways launches new paw care product Max Wax
From the inventors of Pawz Dog Boots arrives the latest release in paw care with Max Wax, to be distributed in the UK by Collarways. Max Wax is 100 percent natural, made with beeswax, lanolin and vitamin E and creates a hydrophobic barrier for protecting the paw area. Ideal for…
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15 February
Seven rabbits tossed out of car boot and abandoned
Seven domestic rabbits, including a mum, dad and their 12 week old babies, were rescued by The Mayhew Animal Home after being thrown out of the boot of a car and left to fend for themselves on Hampstead Heath. The Mayhew was informed that a woman was spotted pulling…
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15 February
Shortlist announced for Ceva Animal Welfare Awards
Ceva Animal Health has unveiled the shortlist for its fifth annual Animal Welfare Awards. Individuals, businesses and charities within the seven categories were chosen following a day of deliberation by a panel of industry judges, chaired by Chris Laurence MBE MRCVS. The judges also granted one additional award in special recognition…
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15 February
Veterinary practices receive cheques for £4,000
Independent Vetcare Ltd has given five of its practices cheques for £4,000 each. The company has been running a practice competition to boost its preventative healthcare scheme – Pet Health Club – in conjunction with Bayer Animal Health. Participating practices were spit into four categories based on their Pet Health Club penetration rate…
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12 February
New till solution for independent retailers
Innovative company, The Good Till, has provided a low-cost EPOS solution that is both funky and friendly for retailers and customers to rival big brands. By combining a tablet computer with some smart software and stylish hardware, The Good Till Company offers a new solution that is not only more…
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12 February
Bamfords launches new website
Bamfords, the specialist manufacturer of pigeon, wild bird and small animal feed, has announced the launch of a brand new website. The company will be using its updated site at www.bamfords.co.uk to showcase a wide selection of own brand products. Bamford’s Rick Fare said: “At Bamfords, we are incredibly proud of our vast…
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12 February
Fold Hill Foods Ltd buys Pointer Pet Products
Pet food manufacturer Fold Hill Foods Ltd has completed its acquisition of the baked dog food company, Pointer Pet Products Ltd. South Yorkshire-based company Pointer Pet Products, has expanded its product range in recent years to include a wide range of baked dog biscuit snacks and complimentary treats. Pointer produces traditional ‘single layer’ dog biscuit alongside…
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12 February
Ferret owners urged to microchip pets
Ferret owners are being urged to microchip pets after a trio has been left to find new homes. Romeo, Juliet and Cariad are ferrets currently being cared for at RSPCA’s Newport Animal Centre. Animal centre manager Debbie Caffull said: “Romeo, Juliet and Cariad have been in our care for far too long…
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11 February
New ‘Meet the Buyer’ event from PetQuip and Gardenex
Key buyers from Spain, Finland, Dubai, the US and France have confirmed their attendance at a ‘Meet the Buyers’ event on March 2. Overseas companies will have the opportunity to purchase UK pet and garden products during an event staged by export associations PetQuip and Gardenex at the Lea Marston Hotel in Sutton Coldfield. Key pet…
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11 February
Over 50% of pet owners don’t know what vet nurses do
More than half of animal owners do not understand what registered veterinary nurses (VNs) do, according to nine in ten vets polled by the British Veterinary Association (BVA). BVA’s ‘Voice of the Veterinary Profession’ survey revealed the vital role VNs play in practice life, with vets rating the top two…
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