Industry News
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Aug- 2013 -30 August
A Revolution in pet bed design
PetzPodz has introduced what it describes as, “the world’s first replicated den environment for puppies and dogs. The company explains: “They mirror the natural shape and area that a dog would recognise when needing a place of safety – it’s dark, has a small opening and the rear of the…
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29 August
A new massage therapy rug for dogs
Recently launched at Superzoo in Las Vegas, Sportz-Vibeis a lightweight portable massage blanket to help boost circulation in dogs of all ages. Ideal for dogs suffering from back or hip conditions, it can also be used for high performance dogs as a warm up or recovery blanket to help ease…
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22 August
Moggies remain a mystery to many
A new survey by leading feline welfare charity Cats Protection shows that many people are failing to understand the language of cats, with a distinct lack of Dr Dolittles among British owners. The research, which surveyed over 1,100 adult cat owners, found a worrying lack of knowledge in certain areas,…
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21 August
Prevention is better than punishment says UK vets
The British Veterinary Association (BVA) has reiterated its call for preventive action to deal with the problem of out of control dogs, as the Government announces a consultation on increasing penalties for irresponsible dog owners who allow their dogs to attack members of the public. The BVA has worked alongside…
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20 August
Pets in pictures
A leading animal charity has launched its popular annual photography competition with award-winning photographer Paul Walker as this year’s guest judge. PetSavers, the charity that funds vital research into pet diseases, is inviting amateur photographers and pet-lovers alike to submit their best pictures of their pets in action with a…
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14 August
Celebs and dogs gather for annual PupAid event
The UK is supposed to be a nation of animal lovers but there’s a secret industry going on 24/7 that sadly couldn’t be further from the truth. ‘Puppy farming’ – commercial mass production of hundreds of thousands of puppies – goes on around the clock all over Britain but mainly…
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9 August
Survey reveals dogs left in kennels are depressed
Online community myDogBuddy that connects like-minded dog lovers has found that half of dogs are depressed when they return from kennels. In a survey conducted by Plant a Question, on behalf of myDogBuddy, dog owners said that leaving their dogs in kennels had a detrimental effect. They found their dogs barked…
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8 August
Hearing Dogs highlights access issues for deaf people
Hearing Dogs for Deaf People, the charity that provides life-changing services to deaf people, is launching Who lets the dogs in?, a nationwide campaign targeting the retail, hospitality and leisure industries, to encourage businesses to welcome registered assistance dogs accompanied by their disabled owner onto their premises. Hearing Dogs not…
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5 August
Longer ‘sausage dogs’ are at risk of slipped discs
New research has found that smaller, fatter dogs with longer backs are at greater risk of slipped discs, which can cause debilitating pain and paralysis. A new study from the Royal Veterinary College reveals that breeds such as dachshunds, pekingese, Shih tzus, basset hounds and dwarf cross breeds are prone…
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2 August
Fresh call to ban shock collars
The Kennel Club is urging the government to take action following two different research studies which found conclusive proof that electric shock collars do not deliver the promises the manufacturers claim. Research funded by the Department of Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra) found that use of electric shock collars…
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