Industry News
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Feb- 2013 -15 February
Stars appear in music video to raise money for Dogs Trust
Actors John Barrowman, Billy Boyd and Paul Riley all star in a music video for ‘The One’, a charity single released by Scottish vocal group The Swingcats in aid of Dogs Trust. Inspired by The Swingcats’ lead singer’s dog, Angus, ‘The One’ has been released to raise money for the…
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15 February
OATA fighting for future of popular pond product
Popular algae control product barley straw will be removed from shelves this autumn if the Ornamental Aquatic Trade Association’s (OATA) fight to exempt it from the Biocides Regulation is unsuccessful. Despite assurances from European Commission officials to OATA that the organic substance wouldn’t be included, pouches of barley straw and…
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15 February
Radio Systems acquires Pup-Pee Solutions
Pet product manufacturer PetSafe’s parent company, Radio Systems Corporation, has announced its acquisition of indoor waste management experts Pup-Pee Solutions. Pup-Pee Solutions manufactures innovative waste management products designed for inside the home, such as the Pet Loo. International vice president of PetSafe Brad van der Veen said: “Pet Loo has…
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14 February
Pet Theft Awareness Week launched
The proliferation of pet thefts has resulted in an internet-based pet retailer launching the first ever ‘Pet Theft Awareness Week’. From 14 to 20 March, the inaugural Pet Theft Awareness Week will aim to help owners increase their vigilance when it comes to the security of their animals. VioVet, the…
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13 February
BVA reacts to the ASA’s Morrisons ad ruling
The Advertising Standards Authority (ASA) has decided not to uphold complaints against Morrisons Christmas TV advertisement. Back in December, the British Veterinary Association (BVA) issued a statement requesting the supermarket withdraw its Christmas TV commercial, which featured a child feeding festive pudding to a dog. “This ruling is disappointing but…
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12 February
Retail spend predicted to rise 26 per cent by 2022
Retail spend will rise to £377 billion over the next decade, a new report has suggested. With a rise in discretionary income and the emergence of the “considered consumer”, Hammerson’s The Reshaping of Retail report suggests that retail spend will increase 26 per cent over the next 10 years. Collaborating…
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11 February
PCTA offers alternative route to microchipping legislation
The Pet Care Trade Association (PCTA) has welcomed the Government’s plans to introduce compulsory microchipping for all dogs and proffered an alternative route for organisations. “Whilst microchipping is a positive move in principle, the PCTA would like some reassurances, particularly over how enforceable and robust these measures will be,” remarked…
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11 February
Free social media webinars for pet industry
PetNet has announced it will host free webinars for those working in the industry in need of a digital helping hand. Run by PetNet’s head of digital, Lisa Robb, the webinars will be hosted in March and June, with the aim of helping everyone in the pet industry improve their…
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8 February
Vets responds positively to microchipping law
Emmview Veterinary Centre in Wokingham has welcomed the passing of legislation that makes it compulsory for all dogs in England to be microchipped by 2016. Head vet Rosie Skinner remarked: “An incredible amount of money – £57 million per year – is spent on caring for and rehoming stray dogs.…
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8 February
AHT urges love be shared with pets this Valentine’s Day
Among the flowers, chocolates and romance of Valentine’s Day, the Animal Health Trust (AHT) has shared five tips on keeping pets happy this 14 February. Diet; exercise; preventative medicine; environment; and socialisation have been listed by the charity as the five steps to ensuring a pet’s happiness this Valentine’s or…
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