Industry News

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22 January

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…

20 January

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…

20 January

New company joins raw pet food sector

Start-up company Cotswold RAW has announced plans to enter the raw pet food sector. It aims to appeal to the foodie community following months of research at rural country shows. Cotswold RAW’s range utilises human-grade meat and veg and is tapping into the demand for traceable, fresh, seasonal local produce. The company’s signature dish…

20 January

Dorwest reveals newly branded vans

Dorwest, experts in herbal pet care, has unveiled its newly re-branded vans that are now on the road. Cleverly designed with the driver and passenger appearing as a ‘dogotaur’, half human half dog, just like the staff themselves at Dorwest due to their love of dogs! The company is keen to talk with…

19 January

Pets at Home warns cat owners over antifreeze

Pets at Home is warning cat owners about the deadly dangers of ethylene glycol toxicity for cats this winter, a chemical found in antifreeze. The team at Pets at Home have devised and produced some key points we hope will offer the best advice to cat owners and the wider…

19 January

Snake and lizard found mutilated in woodland

The RSPCA is appealing for information after the bodies of a royal python and a monitor lizard were found dumped in woodland in St Albans on 10 January. Both animals, each around a metre in length, had clean incisions all the way along the undersides of their bodies and their…

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…