Industry News

PDSA offers free workshops for veterinary professionals

Vet charity, PDSA, is offering free workshops to help veterinary professionals deliver new welfare checks known as ‘PetWise MOTs’. The checks focus on the five welfare needs, as defined in the Animal Welfare Acts, and follow reports that public awareness of these needs has dwindled*. Richard Casey, PDSA Pet Well-being…

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Innovation highlighted at BETA International 2016

New products have been showcased and celebrated at the BETA International 2016 Innovation Awards during this year’s trade fair at the NEC, Birmingham, on Monday 25 January. The judges were online retailer Anna Franklin, of Franklin & Billard, veterinary surgeon Peter Wright, of The Yorkshire Vet TV fame, SMS saddle…

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Lily’s Kitchen celebrates Queen’s 90th birthday

British pet food producer, Lily’s Kitchen, is celebrating the Queen’s 90th birthday in a unique way. The company is launching Coronation Chicken, a limited edition recipe for dogs, available this spring and summer. The new product uses natural ingredients, including freshly prepared chicken, cranberries, apricots and squash, warmed by a pinch of…

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Vets warn against sticks for dogs

Owners are being advised by leading vets not to throw sticks for dogs. Vets are warning of the dangers after a reported rise in life-threatening injuries due to owners throwing sticks for pets. British Veterinary Association president Sean Wensley said: “Throwing sticks for your dog can result in serious and…

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Dreamies™ updates pack design

Mars Petcare has announced the launch of a complete pack redesign for Dreamies™.  The new packaging aims to draw-in customers with bright colours, an updated logo and redesigned cat character. Dreamies™ has also re-launched its bulk pack. Following a successfull US launch the brand’s 110g offering will be placed 180g bulk…

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Pets Corner opens new store in Wokingham

On January 23 2016, retail chain Pets Corner opened a new store in Wokingham. The store will stock live animals alongside naturally sourced items for a variety of pets. It will also offer a small home farming range and a free health club providing nutritional advice for pets. Scott Sherriff, regional manager at…

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World-record breaking first for British Hen charity

One lucky hen set a world record on the 23 January for being the 500,000th hen homed by a charity, the British Hen Welfare Trust. ‘Dee’, so-called because ‘D’ represents 500 in Roman numerals, became the half a millionth hen to be saved from slaughter and re-homed as a family pet by the…

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The PFMA forms a special group for raw commercial producers

The Pet Food Manufacturers’ Association (PFMA) has announced the creation of a new ‘Raws Group’. It will focus on issues of interest to commercial raw producers. Seven companies within the sector will be joining the group, including long-standing PFMA member, Natures Menu, and six new members. The Raws Group includes: Benyfit…

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Mars Petcare receives two products of the year awards

Mars Petcare UK is celebrating following the annual Product of the Year Awards. The company received recognition for the WHISKAS® Pouch and PEDIGREE® Dentaflex. Product of the Year is the world’s largest consumer-voted annual award for product innovation. Tom Lindley, Marketing Director at Mars Petcare UK said: “We are proud that our continued focus on innovation…

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HOWND to release new him and her natural fragrances

HOWND is set to add two new long-lasting natural fragrances for male and female dogs to its consumer range. Butch Leather Cologne for Man Dogs and Peach Bum Parfum for Lady Dogs will be released on 1 February in time for Valentine’s Day. Both products are available in distinctive 250ml ‘bowtie…

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