Industry News

Jul- 2013 -

31 July

Success for debut of The Pet Show at Stoneleigh Park

More than 17,000 visitors descended on Stoneleigh Park in Warwickshire for the debut of the Pet Show 2013. The Midlands-based venue was transformed into a menagerie of pet related attractions, exhibits and performances across six animal themed zones including the Stables, Kennels, Hutch, Aquarium, Cattery and Aviary. Organised by Cheshire…

30 July

RVN Disciplinary Committee suspends Northants registered veterinary nurse

The Registered Veterinary Nurse Disciplinary Committee of the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons (RCVS) has suspended a registered veterinary nurse who admitted to taking home a patient that was supposed to have been euthanised. During the hearing the committee heard how Sally-Ann Roberts had deliberately gone against the wishes of…

29 July

Whiskas partnership with WWF to help protect wild tigers

Whiskas and WWF-UK have launched a partnership in aid of protecting tigers in the wild. With as few as 3,200 tigers remaining worldwide, the partnership – the biggest in Whiskas history – will see it support WWF’s tiger conservation efforts and their goal of doubling the number of tigers in…

25 July

The hunt is on for the next pet model

Throughout August, Buyagift.com and animal rehoming organisation Battersea Dogs & Cats Home will be on the lookout for the next top model. The competition will run from 1 to 30 August and pet owners will be asked to send in their best picture of their cat or dog. Five entries…

24 July

Jilly’s Jolly Jaunt

Petit Basset Griffon Vendeen Jilly (otherwise known as Crufts Best in Show winner 2013) took owner Gavin Robertson and friends on a rather long walk recently. In fact the group went on a 130-mile walk to raise funds for Great Ormond Street Children’s Hospital, DogLost and the Kennel Club Charitable…

23 July

Women go barking mad for their pets on holiday, reveals Skyscanner

Travel search site, Skyscanner, has revealed that female dog owners miss their pets more than their partners, friends or family. The company surveyed over 1,000 dog owners and found that, while 37 per cent of men would miss their partner the most if they were on holiday without them, only…

22 July

Chien Blue finds dog friendly holidays for those planning to staycation

A new survey has discovered that nearly two thirds of Britons plan to staycation in the UK this yearwith approximately £39 million being spent by people wanting to holiday with their dog. Canine travel specialist Chien Bleu has identified a demand for quality doggie ‘staycations’ and they’re on-hand to offer…

19 July

Helps fish survive survive soaring summer temperatures

With experts predicting the sunshine to continue now is the time many will sit back and enjoy their garden at its best. Andy Paxton, from leading water gardening specialist Blagdon, offers advice to pass on to your customers to care for aquatic life as the mercury rises: 1) Keep pumping…

18 July

Staff complete over 50 years voluntary service with fire service

Employees at Burns Pet Nutrition don’t just produce dog food, they also take time to put something back into their local community. The company – which has its headquarters in Kidwelly, Carmarthenshire – has five members of staff who have notched up 57 years of service between them working on…

17 July

Natural Instinct announces several new key appointments

Natural Instinct has been one of the major success stories of the pet food manufacturing industry in the UK over the past few years. The company, which introduced its special range of recipes based on the BARF (Biologically Appropriate Raw Food) Diet onto the market, has experienced rapid growth in…