Industry News
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Jun- 2013 -20 June
Few pet owners make plans for their pet’s care
According to new research published by rescue and rehoming charity the National Animal Welfare Trust (NAWT), only one in five pet owners know who will care for their pets in the event of an emergency. Results suggest only 18 per cent of cat owners have a plan in place for…
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19 June
Dodson & Horrell launches pet greyhound food for the Retired Greyhound Trust
Dodson & Horrell and Retired Greyhound Trust have joined forces to develop a pet greyhound food, designed to meet their specific nutritional needs, with £1 from every pack sold being donated to the charity. Dodson & Horrell has been manufacturing quality animal feed for just under 75 years, with the…
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18 June
Pets prove to be a child’s best friend
Dogs have notoriously been considered man’s best friend, but a new study, released today by Mars Petcare, shows that the attachment between people and their pets begins at a much earlier age. The study of 1,000 children aged between nine and 10 years old, conducted in conjunction with the Waltham…
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17 June
Vets warn of increased spread of deadly dog disease across the UK
Veterinary surgeons from Vets4Pets are warning dog owners to be on the lookout for a potentially fatal disease caused by infection from the lungworm parasite. Recent weather conditions have proved ideal for slug and snail populations, leading experts to warn of a continued spread of lungworm in the UK. Lungworm…
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14 June
Is Great Britain a nation of cat lovers or dog lovers?
An online poll by Yummypets is asking the age old question, are we a nation of a cat lovers or dog lovers, with dogs edging it over the cats in the polls at present. The poll has celebrity backing from dog owner and former star of The Only Way Is…
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13 June
Pug owners enhanced insurance cover for risk of theft
New company, Bought By Many has teamed up with Petplan to launch a pet insurance policy designed specifically for pugs, which provides enhanced cover for key issues such as theft. In January, DogLost reported that in 2012 it received 3,500 reports of dog thefts in England alone including pugs. This…
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12 June
Find a home-from-home for pets with myDogBuddy
The launch of a new boarding service for dogs has been announced by myDogBuddy, that allows like-minded dog lovers to look after owners’ pets while they are away. myDogBuddy is aimed at those looking for high quality trusted dog sitters that will provide a homely environment for pets whether the…
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11 June
Oster presents the PPRA Young Retailer of the Year awards
The 2013 Young Pet Retailer of the Year Award, sponsored by Oster Animal Care Products, has been announced as Lucy Codner of Pets Corner, Devon, at the recent BIRA High Street Conference. Lucy was presented with her award, on behalf of Oster, by Bobbi Davy at a packed gala awards…
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10 June
Dogs to have their day, every day at the Eden Project
The Eden Project is to allow dogs into its outdoor gardens every day as of Saturday June 15, following a successful pilot weekend in May. Dogs will be able to enjoy the miles of paths within the former china clay quarry but won’t be allowed in the Biomes or other…
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7 June
Cesar launches biggest ever brand campaign
Leading dog food brand Cesar today announced its biggest ever advertising campaign. Created by AMV BBDO, the concept encourages dog owners to ‘love them back’. Launched on 2 June 2013, a 60 second TV spot will be the first new advert to hit the screens in five years. Using…
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