Industry News
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Dec- 2015 -8 December
RSPCA teams rescue animals in flooded areas
Cats, dogs, rabbits, chickens and people were rescued by four teams of specially trained RSPCA officers during Storm Desmond. 20 flood trained officers travelling from across England and Wales to join their colleagues in Cumbria and Northumberland to assist the ongoing rescue operation. So far, the teams have assisted with securing the safety of…
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8 December
Report exposes shocking extent of dog fighting in the UK
Dog fights are likely to be taking place every day in the UK, according to a new report by League Against Cruel Sports. ‘Betrayal of Trust: The Tragedy of Dog Fighting’ report claims there are three distinct levels of dog fighting: Street Rolls, Hobbyist and the Professional. Injuries are patched…
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8 December
Nutriment’s founder wins The Artemis Award
Suzanne Brock, the owner of Nutriment pet food, has been named the winner of The Artemis Award. The category was sponsored by Crystal Clear Skincare and open to inspirational women who had been trading from between 18 months and three years. The businesswoman received the plaudit as part of the thirteen annual NatWest everywoman…
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4 December
Black Friday shoppers favoured online sales
Shoppers favoured online flash sales throughout 2015’s Black Friday weekend. The high street failed to draw a crowd, with retail analyst company Springboard noting a 9.6 percent year-over-year drop in footfall from November 27-29. Customers turned their attention to the web. PCA Predict reported a 12 percent increase in online traffic over the weekend. Retail parks were the only…
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3 December
Ceva opens nominations for animal welfare awards
Do you know an animal welfare hero? Help your favourite pet-lovers gain the recognition they deserve in Ceva’s upcoming annual awards. Ceva’s 2016 Animal Welfare Awards will celebrate the achievements of inspirational people from the farming, veterinary and charity industries. Welfare heroes can be of any age and come from anywhere in the world. They can be nominated for…
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2 December
Forthglade will partner with Guide Dogs for 2016
Natural pet food company, Forthglade, has named its leading charity for 2016. The Devon-based business will partner with Guide Dogs and aims to launch a ‘Name a Puppy’ campaign commencing in January. Forthglade will raise funds for the charity by adding a Just Giving page to its website and aims…
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2 December
Screening and responsible breeding is improving dogs’ health
Health testing used to screen hereditary conditions when dog breeding has improved the health of breeds across the UK, according to new statistics from the Canine Health Schemes. The British Veterinary Association (BVA) and the Kennel Club jointly run the Hip and Elbow Dysplasia Schemes to screen dogs for certain…
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2 December
Ceva joins forces with Hope Rescue
Ceva Animal Health has partnered with dog rescue charity, Hope Rescue, to launch a ‘Happy Homes’ initiative. Ceva aims to donate dog beds, ADAPTIL collars, toys, blankets, LOGIC® EaseFlex joint care, LOGIC® Oral Hygiene Gel, Fiprospot® flea and Cestem® worming treatments to ensure that dogs in the care of Hope Rescue…
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2 December
Beaphar’s Worm Awareness Week helps hearing dog, Rose, begin training
Beaphar’s Worm Awareness Week has been offering its support to Hearing Dogs for Deaf People. Beaphar’s annual health campaign reminds dog and cat owners to regularly worm their pets. Wormer sales increased by 13 percent during the campaign period in September 2015. £5,316 was donated from the sale of Beaphar…
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Nov- 2015 -27 November
Busy time for AmPet Products
Interest from the UK in AmPet Products has grown over the past year and is set to continue in 2016. The Nottinghamshire-based company, which introduces products to the UK from leading American suppliers as well as other major countries around the globe, will be seeking out more best-sellers at Global Expo in March. AmPet’s…
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