Industry News
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Nov- 2015 -4 November
Born Free and Blue Cross call for review of online exotic pet trade
A new report released by The Born Free Foundation and Blue Cross has shown the huge scale of potentially dangerous and unsuitable animals widely available to purchase online furthering a call for a Government review of the exotic pet trade. The One Click Away report*, found that at any one…
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3 November
Number of missing gundogs continues to rise
Recent figures show that the number of gundogs going missing has risen again by a further 14 percent in 2015 from 2014. DogLost, the UK’s largest lost and found dog service produced a study which has been highlighted by the Pet Theft Awareness organisation who is promoting its third annual Gundog…
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3 November
84 percent of vets give up time for animal charities and shelters
A study by the British Veterinary Association (BVA) shows more than four in five veterinary surgeons in the UK provide some of their time and veterinary expertise at a reduced rate to animal charities and shelters. The Voice of the Veterinary Profession survey by the BVA also highlighted that more…
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3 November
Pet Food Manufacturers’ Association reveals mobile website
The Pet Food Manufacturers’ Association (PFMA) has updated its website to ensure an optimal experience for the users of mobile devices. Around 30 percent of the PFMA’s visitors currently access pfma.org.uk from a phone or tablet. In addition to a ‘Pet Care’ section providing detailed information on all pet types (dogs and cats to…
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2 November
PetQuip announces a successful ‘Meet the Buyers’ event
Suppliers of pet products and garden products have had a successful ‘Meet the Buyers’ event. British producers met a range of overseas buyers at a get-together organised by the Gardenex and PetQuip associations. The latest event took place on October 21. As a result, a pet product buyer from Iceland…
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2 November
Tributes are paid to Diana Truman
Tributes are paid today for Diana Truman, who was executive secretary of the Pet Product Retail Association as well as a key member within other sections of The British Independent Retailers Association (BIRA). Alan Hawkins, bira CEO commented: “Her work running the Home Decoration Retailers Association made her BIRA’s longest serving employee,…
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2 November
UK vets brace for Bonfire Night
UK vets are warned to brace themselves for an influx in injured pets this Bonfire Night, as PDSA reveals it has treated 800 animals for fireworks phobias and injuries in the past year. The vet charity has warned this is just the “tip of the iceberg”as millions of pets are…
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Oct- 2015 -30 October
Shares in Pets at Home fall
Shares in superstore Pets at Home have the steepest fall since it floated in London last year. Shares fell by nine percent, according to the BBC, as the Pets at Home Group Plc announced its trading update for the 28 week period from 27 March to 8 October 2015. Nick Wood,…
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30 October
Pooch & Mutt selected to work with The Times and Not On The High Street’s founder
Founder of Not On The High Street, Sophie Cornish, has selected Pooch & Mutt as one of five businesses to focus on and help grow as a Ready Business finalist, in conjunction with The Times. Guy Blaskey, founder of Pooch & Mutt pitched to four judges which included: notonthehighstreet.com founder…
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30 October
ACANA have become the sponsor of top UK Flyball team
ACANA, has committed to sponsoring top UK Flyball team, Aces High. Twenty-eight of the Aces High Flyball team dogs are being transitioned from their previous diets onto specifically chosen ACANA products, whether it is from the classics, regionals or singles range. Jeannette Shelley and Sarah Lesting, from Aces…
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