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Gov to ban XL Bully type dogs

The government has added XL Bully type dogs to the list of dogs banned under the Dangerous Dogs Act and has pledged to put in place laws to ban the breed by the end of the year. Under the new rules, which come into force at the end of the…

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Vetspeed co-founder Clive Jackman dies aged 87

Vetspeed has announced that its co-founder Clive Jackman passed away at the age of 87 on 27 October. Jackman played a pivotal role in the formative years of CPC Cares, Vetspeed’s leading company, specifically in the development of the individual pet cremation service. He pioneered pet cremation in the UK…

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Purina launches Pro Plan Supplements in the UK

Purina has launched over-the-counter Pro Plan Supplements in the UK after years of research into pet nutrition and understanding pets’ needs. The complementary pet food products have been scientifically designed by Purina, to help support specific needs in pet mobility (dog), natural defences (cat and dog), vitality (cat and dog),…

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Vafo launches new Planet Pet Society brand

European pet food producer Vafo has launched a new brand of super premium foods, Planet Pet Society. The new pet food brand is made using ingredients with a second chance. According to Vafo, second-chance ingredients are nutritionally rich and high-quality, unused food created during the processing of meats, fruits, and…

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CVS opens a £13.5m Bristol Veterinary Referral Hospital

CVS has opened a £13.5m Veterinary Referral Hospital in Bristol, making it the group’s “largest” ever investment in a site. Based in Bristol, the huge 30,000 sq. ft. multidisciplinary hospital will be the biggest in the South West and South Wales and will act as a centre of excellence for…

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Pets at Home launches ‘Five Minutes More’ campaign

Pets at Home has announced the launch of its Five Minutes More campaign to encourage pet owners across the UK to avoid cutting short the dog walk this winter. This comes after research from the company found that there were more than one million overweight dogs in the UK. The…

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Jollyes to open new store in Swadlincote

Jollyes has announced plans to open its latest store in Swadlincote this weekend (28 October). The store, located at Unit 11, The Pipeworks, Swadlincote, will soft-open on 27 October with its formal grand opening on Saturday 28 October. The new Jollyes store in Swadlincote will be a flagship location providing…

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Pedigree Wholesale launches Pet Qwerks BarkBone range

Pedigree Wholesale has launched the new look Pet Qwerks Barkbone nylon dog chews, which feature new flavours and packaging. Pet Qwerks nylon chews are designed to satisfy a dog’s natural instinct to chew whilst “appealing to their senses of smell and taste”. The chews are made using a proprietary moulding…

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Broker downgrades Pets at Home stock from ‘buy’ to ‘hold’

Analysts at Shore Capital have downgraded its recommendation of Pets at Home stock from buy to hold, according to reports from The Times. This is as a result of uncertainties around the business especially in regards issues at its new distribution centre and the competition regulator’s review of the veterinary…

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Gourley Vets reopens after £700k refurb

Gourley Vets in Ashton-under-Lyne has reopened its doors after undergoing a £700,000 refurbishment. The refurbishment took three months to complete, and the practice has now been redesigned with the “latest” facilities and equipment, to accommodate more clients and offer more veterinary services to their pets. The reception area has been…

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