Industry News

Feb- 2016 -

26 February

Dates announced for Rabbit Awareness Week

Rabbit Awareness Week (RAW) celebrates its tenth anniversary in 2016. The event, which takes place from June 18 to 26, will involve veterinary practices and the pet industry in a campaign to raise awareness of the importance of rabbit companionship. The week will be led by pet food manufacturer Burgess Pet Care alongside the…

24 February

Owners urged to vaccinate pets following case of contagious infection

Veterinary charity PDSA has advised owners to make sure their pets’ vaccinations are up to date. The announcement follows a confirmed case of leptospirosis – a highly contagious and potentially fatal infection. Fiona Gregge, senior vet at Aberdeen PDSA Pet Hospital, said: “Leptospirosis is quite rare; the bacteria are spread through…

23 February

ADAPTIL® plans fun fair stand for Crufts

The leading dog behaviour product ADAPTIL® will be reprising its role as a sponsor of Crufts. The dog show, which takes place from March 10 to March 13, attracts over 150,000 visitors. ADAPTIL’s ‘fun fair’ themed stand will feature exciting games with prizes such as the ADAPTIL travel bowl, treat boxes to…

23 February

The PDSA’s PetCheck vehicle will visit the National Pet Show

Veterinary charity PDSA will bring its PetCheck vehicle to the National Pet Show for the first time on May 7 and 8 at ExCeL London. The PDSA PetCheck vehicle is the charity’s mobile pet wellbeing service. It’s accompanied by experienced vet nurses who will able to give advice based on…

23 February

Cold Store Rentals supports raw pet food specialist Wolf Tucker

Award-winning raw pet food company, Wolf Tucker, has recently expanded its business and installed two new freezer rooms with the help of Cold Store Rentals, enabling the company to better manage increased demand and meet the needs of its growing client base. Cold Store Rentals supplied two freezer rooms; one…

23 February

68 percent of pet owners not aware of the new microchipping law

Almost three quarters of owners are not aware of the new microchipping law with one in four still not having their dog chipped. In April 2016, it becomes law in England and Scotland that all dogs have to be microchipped by eight weeks old. Research commissioned by Pets at Home revealed…

23 February

Charity warns of cat-astrophe with a population explosion

Animal charities have revealed that more than 850,000 cats in the UK have had unplanned litters, leaving many owners unprepared for the cost and commitment of raising kittens and struggling to find them suitable homes. The Cat Population Control Group (CPCG) are warning owners not having cats neutered could lead…

22 February

Lily’s Kitchen relaunches dry dog food range

In March 2016, British pet food brand, Lily’s Kitchen, will re-launch its popular dry dog food range. The products will feature updated packaging and new recipes with a host of extra health benefits. The ‘With Goodness Comes Greatness’ campaign launches at trade show PATS Sandown and is designed to educate consumers on everyday…

22 February

Don’t forget to enter the UK Aquascaping Championship 2016

Enter now, for Round one of the UK Aquascaping Championship 2016, which opened on the February 1. Sponsors of the contest are Arcadia, Aquadeco, Ciano, Clear-Seal, Dennerle, Eheim, Tetra and Reeflowers. The competition, once again, is being run with the support of UK Aquascaper, Alastair Treymaine. To enter, entrants are required to…

22 February

Will the EU referendum impact on your businesses?

The UK will vote on whether to remain in the European Union on June 23 2016, announced Prime Minister David Cameron. On February 20, Cameron called the first Saturday cabinet meeting since the Falklands War to recommend that the UK stays within a “reformed EU”. The Federation of Small Businesses (FSB),…