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Happy Hounds director prosecuted for supplying unsafe pet food

Neath Port Talbot raw pet food manufacturing business Happy Hounds has been prosecuted by Neath Port Talbot County Borough Council for supplying unsafe pet food and operating in unhygienic conditions. Following the prosecution, the company has now entered liquidation. The pet food business caters to dog owners and breeders across…

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Topdog supports charities through harness sales

Dog harness and accessory specialist, Topdog, has been supporting charities across the UK through sales of its dog harnesses. The initiative was launched back in 2019, and in 2023, Topdog has reported that its harnesses have made up nearly one-third (31%) of the brand’s total sales this year. Based in…

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Lovely Gift Group partners with Pedigree Wholesale

The Lovely Gift Group has announced its new pet keepsake brand, Oh So Precious, is now available through UK pet trade distributors Pedigree Wholesale. Oh So Precious is a collection of keepsake ideas and gifts for pet owners to celebrate their love for their pets. The initial range chosen by…

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Bank of England keeps interest rates unchanged at 5.25%

Following 14 straight rate rises, the Bank of England (BoE) has kept interest rates unchanged at 5.25%. At its latest meeting, the Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) voted by a slim majority of 5–4 to maintain the current rate, though four members preferred to increase the rate to 5.5%. The MPC…

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Furr Boost launches four new smoothie drinks

Furr Boost has announced that it is launching four new varieties of its smoothie drink at PATS Telford. The new varieties will include venison, butternut squash and cranberry; salmon, sweet potato and blueberry; a vegan plant based version, and a special christmas-themed turkey, cranberry and parsnip. The venison, butternut squash…

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Harrison Family Vets opens new site in Doncaster

Independent and family-owned Harrison Family Vets has invested £350,000 in a new practice in Armthorpe, Doncaster, and has created six new jobs. Harrison Family Vets launched in the UK in 2021 with a practice in Woodley, near Reading, and then opened a practice in Kingswinford in the West Midlands, Didsbury…

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Jollyes set to open two new stores

Jollyes has announced that it is set to open two new stores in Harrogate and Widnes, opening on the 29 and 30 September respectively. Jollyes Harrogate will be located at Unit 2C, Hookstone Park, Harrogate while the store in Widnes will be located at Unit 5, Widnes Shopping Park, Widnes.…

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Woof and Brew appoints ex-Pets at Home CEO to its board

Ex-Pets at Home CEO Peter Pritchard has been appointed to the board of pet drinks business Woof and Brew as its new investor and director of business. Pritchard has “extensive expertise” in the pet industry, having previously served as CEO of Pets at Home and presently serving as chair of…

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DotDotPet to launch on Amazon

New pet lifestyle and wellness brand DotDotPet is set to launch on Amazon on 20 September 2023. Its launch range includes; shampoos, wellness treats, accessories such as Bamboo Towels, Eco Towels and brushes. Additionally, one of DotDotPet’s launch products ‘Eco Towels’ has been nominated for ‘new product of the year’…

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Pedigree Wholesale launches Nobblys by Petello

Pedigree Wholesale has announced the launch of its new dental dog chew brand, Nobblys, by Petello. Every chew is vegetable-based and is made with natural ingredients, they also contain peanut butter, as a source of protein. They also include Pea Starch and Sweet Potato Starch as well as Vitamin E,…

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