Pet Owners

70% of pet owners want access to online treatment, says Joii Pet Care

70% of people agree that pets should be able to get medical assessments online and prescriptions delivered to their owners door, according to a study conducted by YouGov on behalf Joii Pet Care. The survey, which questioned 1,843 British pet owners, also found that 82% believe online veterinary services and…

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Hilton launches Bone Appétit menu for dogs

Hilton has unveiled ‘Bone Appétit’, a new bespoke menu for dogs, which will be available to guests and their pets across 32 of its pet friendly hotels in the UK and Ireland from 17 May. The menu was developed together with veterinary nutrition experts and approved by DogFriendly, who provide…

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City Pantry partners with KatKin and Nibble and Nosh 

Corporate food delivery platform City Pantry has launched a series of ‘Kitty Pantry’ and ‘Poochie Packages’ for pets. The group announced it has partnered with KatKin and Nibble and Nosh to produce the two exclusive reward boxes.  The ‘Kitty Pantry’ box features “human-grade” food for cats that is produced by…

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NOAH launches campaign to promote pet ownership for renters

The National Office of Animal Health (NOAH) has launched a campaign to help improve access to pets for people living in rented or socially owned housing.  The ‘Securing the Right to Rent with Pets: Making One Health Housing a Reality’ campaign will encourage wider use of the Government’s recommended Model…

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Edinburgh and London crowned pet ownership ‘hotspots’

Edinburgh has seen a 140% increase in pet ownership over the last year, the largest increase outside of London, according to new data from pet insurance provider Bought By Many.  The group analysed the increase in policy numbers across the UK to determine the top pet hotspots. The growth in…

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Born Free calls for reform of exotic pet keeping in the UK

Born Free has called for a reform of exotic pet keeping in the UK following the recent ITV documentary ‘Britain’s Tiger Kings – On The Trail With Ross Kemp’, which highlighted the growing problems associated with the keeping of wild animals as pets. The foundation, which campaigns to “keep wildlife…

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Vital Pet Group launches new club for pet owners

Vital Pet Group has announced the launch of its new Vital Pet Club this month, which aims to become a “destination for pet lovers” and provide education about care and key brands available in the specialist sector.  The club will be managed by vet and pet specialist PR and marketing…

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Harringtons launches online ‘Puppy Club’

Pet food manufacturer Inspired Pet Nutrition has now launched its first online Harringtons Puppy Club. By joining the club, members can access advice and tips including a series of 40 short videos featuring vet Peter Wright, who co-stars in the popular Yorkshire Vet TV series and started his career by…

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Tortoises are the UK’s most ‘eco-friendly’ pet, study finds

Tortoises have been ranked the most “eco-friendly” pet, while dogs and cats are among the “worst offenders when it comes to damaging the environment”, according to a recent study by UK-based price comparison website, Money.co.uk.  The study looked at the impact each species of pet has on the environment by…

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Over a third of owners say dog is overweight, survey finds

Over a third of dog owners (36%) have admitted that their dog is either very or slightly overweight, according to a new study from premium raw pet food brand Natural Instinct. According to the group, increased time at home has led to owners giving dogs extra treats, with 44% of…

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