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Python found freezing on London street

A metre long snake was found close to death after spending the night on a pavement in Hammersmith. The baby Royal Python was found freezing to death and extremely lethargic. Police officers acted quickly and brought the snake to The Mayhew Animal Home in North West London. It’s thought the snake,…

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Tetra extends bottom-feeding fish food range

Tetra has refreshed its food range with a relaunch and extension of the bottom-feeding wafer food. It includes new ingredients that will appeal to bottom-feeding fish species. The updated range now includes the following products in a new pouch bag design to increase ease of use and lock in freshness:…

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PATS exhibitions prepares for 2016

Following a record-breaking amount of visitors in 2015 to PATS Telford, organisers of the pet trade exhibition are confident that 2016 will see even greater success for the event. Plans are now in motion for PATS Sandown, which takes place on March 22-23 2016, with over 140 companies within having already secured their stand…

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Trilanco spends £7m on new facility

Trilanco, the animal health and equestrian products wholesaler, has begun the construction of a new purpose-built facility. The seven million pound project was officially launched on December 11 2015. Trilanco’s new facility will be located at Mill Farm in Kirkham, which is around six miles from its current base. The new six…

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Ceva’s biggest ever television campaign

Ceva Animal Health is about to launch its biggest ever television campaign. Advertisements will run from Christmas day to January 10 to highlight the benefits of leading veterinary behaviour products, ADAPTIL® and FELIWAY®. Aimed at ABC1 women, the advertisements will air during family films on ITV1, Channel 4, Channel 5, digital channels including E4, Film4,…

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New key account manager for Pooch & Mutt

South London-based dog food and treat manufacturer, Pooch & Mutt, has announced a new addition to its team. Hannah King joins the company as a key account manager with responsibility for increasing sales and managing e-commerce and pet store chains throughout the UK. She will also support the head of sales with…

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Pets at Home opens its first ‘concept convenience’ store

Pets at Home has launched its first concept convenience store, targeting high street shoppers. Whiskers ‘n Paws opened in Dorking, Surrey on December 4. It focuses on the needs of cats and dogs and offers a range of services including grooming, bath and blow dry, puppy grooming and nail clipping. Wayne Kemp, group development…

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Sneyd’s Wonderdog enjoys success at I.G.L Retriever Championships

Sneyd’s Wonderdog has announced gundog success in the 2015 I.G.L Retriever Championships.  The pet food company sponsored John Halsted who recently won the Championships, held at the Queensberry Estate, Dumfries & Galloway, after qualifying a total of five dogs for the finals. Dave Latham, also sponsored by Sneyd’s Wonderdog, qualified two dogs…

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Natures Menu partners with Agrolimen

Natures Menu is planning a new joint venture with Spanish consumer goods specialist, Agrolimen. The move should support the development of Natures Menu’s brand within Europe. Craig Taylor, CEO of Natures Menu, announced that “Natures Menu is delighted to be joining in a partnership with Spanish pet foods experts Agrolimen being a perfect partner business completely aligned with the…

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Forthglade unveil website overhaul

Forthglade has launched a new website this week as part of a marketing drive to support the brand’s growth plans, following the recent £6million investment from private equity firm Piper. This investment has helped to overhaul the website, making the site accessible across smartphones, tablets and desktops. The site includes a new e-commerce element…

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