Industry News

Jan- 2016 -

19 January

Puppy saved after swallowing a hearing aid whole

A livewire puppy from Dundee – who is fascinated by her owner’s hearing aids – was rushed to PDSA after swallowing one whole. Stunned Norma, who requires hearing aids for occasional use, said she returned home to find six-month-old Domino chewing on one of her aids, with no trace of…

18 January

Loneliness isn’t just for Blue Monday

Many people dismiss the notion of ‘Blue Monday’ – reportedly the most depressing day of the year. Millions of pets, however, are suffering in silence every day, with their basic needs not being met. With owners hectic lifestyles back in full swing, millions of pets are facing an unhappy year ahead.…

15 January

Planning permission granted for Natures Menu production plant

Earlier this week, raw pet food manufacturer Natures Menu received planning permission for the development of a new purpose-built production facility. The Norfolk-based company will use the site to keep up with the growing demand for their raw complete pet foods. Natures Menu has seen sales increase by over 30 percent…

13 January

Charity feeds influx of hungry kittens thanks to donation

A prize draw donation has helped to feed hungry homeless animals. The Mayhew Animal Home in Kensal Rise has begun the New Year with a skip in its step thanks to a £500 donation from Petplan. Each month, Petplan randomly selects one of its registered animal charities in a prize draw to…

13 January

Sneyd’s Wonderfeeds works with Broomhall Feeds to increase Scottish distribution

Sneyd’s Wonderfeeds’ range of dry dog and working dog foods is becoming increasingly available in Scotland. The company has joined forces with premier wholesaler, Perthshire-based Broomhall Feeds. The new association means Broomhall Feeds will supply horse feed and pet food to shops, agricultural merchants and country stores right across the region. Sneyd’s…

13 January

New odour-control cat litter from BSB Products

BSB Products has announced the launch of a new cat litter. The product is said to offer ‘unparalleled’ odour control. Clay cat litter, Intersand Odourlock uses SMART ODOUR SHIELD, to stop the breakdown of urea into ammonia and carbon dioxide, preventing the creation of vapours that cause odours. The exclusive technology neutralises…

12 January

MSPs consider greater welfare for pet rabbits

MSPs are to consider asking the Scottish government to review the time-scale of its pet welfare for rabbits. Holyrood’s public petitions committee has been taking evidence after a petition created by Karen Gray, chair and founder of Rabbits Require Rights (Scotland), received 2,044 named signatories. The petition is hoped to…

11 January

Animology reaches 100,000 likes on Facebook

Award-winning grooming brand, Animology, has surpassed 100,000 likes on its Facebook page. The company’s grooming products are now available in over 40 countries worldwide, and have gained Facebook fans from across from the globe. Since the fourth quarter of 2015 the account has seen a dramatic rise of over 70,000, as awareness of the brand, which…

11 January

Great British Bake Off star lends helping hand at small animal show

Great British Bake Off star, Sandy Docherty, launched the ‘Great British Bake Hop’ at Burgess Premier Small Animal Show. Alongside Burgess Pet Care’s expert vet nutritionist Suzanne Moyes, Sandy will host the show’s first-ever cookery theatre from January 30 to 31 at the Yorkshire Event Centre, at the Great Yorkshire…

11 January

Bob Martin acquires Care business from Nestlé Purina in Europe

Family-run pet healthcare business, Bob Martin, has reached an agreement with Nestlé Purina. Bob Martin purchased the Nestlé Purina PetCare business, which manufactures and sells a range of small animal pet food and pet accessories. The sale was completed on January 1 2016. Bob Martin acquires manufacturing, distribution and salesforce capabilities…