Pet Owners
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Apr- 2019 -29 April
Sure Petcare launches new tech to help owners monitor feeding
Pet product specialist Sure Petcare has launched its SureFeed Microchip Pet Feeder Connect technology, the next generation of its existing SureFeed Microchip Pet Feeder. The Microchip Pet Feeder Connect records the time and weight of food consumed by a pet each time they eat from the feeder, reporting it directly…
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18 April
EUKANUBA survey reveals lifetime of love between owner and dog
A survey conducted by pet food brand EUKANUBA has revealed the lifetime of love owners and dogs share together. With 81% of owners admitting that their dog is an important member of the family, it’s no surprise that canine companions play a pivotal role in lives. Some 38% of owners…
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17 April
‘Anti-vaxx’ sentiment creeping into pet care, warn vets
Vets are concerned that scepticism about vaccination is creeping over from human health into pet care as new statistics show that 98% of vets have been questioned by their clients on the need for vaccination. Well meaning owners may be putting their animals at risk by relying on vaccination information…
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10 April
Experts issue advice on questions to ask puppy breeders
The British Veterinary Association (BVA), Animal Welfare Foundation (AWF) and RSPCA have partnered this National Pet Month (1 April – 6 May) to encourage anyone thinking of buying a puppy to always use The Puppy Contract and ask important questions. New statistics from BVA’s Voice of the Veterinary Profession survey…
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8 April
Rise in owners trusting internet advice over vets
The British Veterinary Association (BVA) is reminding pet owners not to replace a trip to the vets with non-clinical information they find online. BVA’s Voice of the Veterinary Profession survey has revealed that 82% of vets say clients have challenged their diagnosis, recommendation or professional opinion based on their own…
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5 April
Millennial couples get puppies to ‘practice having babies’
Millennial dog ownership is on the rise as many seek to develop parenting skills, with more than two million young couples getting a puppy to prepare them for having a baby. New research from online pet food retailer, Paws.com, revealed 67% millennials believed looking after a dog was good practice…
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Mar- 2019 -28 March
PFMA lists the UK’s top 10 pets
Celebrating the start of National Pet Month, the Pet Food Manufacturers’ Association (PFMA) has released its 2019 pet data, based on interviews with 8,000 households. The data confirmed a “stable pet population”, which equates to 40% of households benefiting from pet ownership. This year, National Pet Month has put its…
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26 March
PitPat launches monthly membership to reward healthy dogs
Activity monitor for dogs, PitPat, is launching PitPat Life, a monthly membership plan which rewards healthy, happy dogs and their owners through perks, points and prizes, during London Dog Week (24 – 31 March). It is the first pet membership scheme of its kind and has headline support from pet…
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19 March
UK spends up to £1.5bn on dog holiday boarding
New research has found the UK is spending upwards of £1.5bn on alternative accommodation for dogs each year. The research by Lyme Bay Holidays found that the average kennel in the UK costs upwards of £19 per day (£133 for a week’s trip). The company said that ‘staycations’ which would…
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18 March
Webbox launches dog matching tool
Pet food manufacturer Webbox has created a new tool to help prospective dog owners determine which breed would be most suitable for them. Backed by “extensive research”, the Dog Breed Decider compares the traits and requirements of different breeds against a person’s lifestyle. It has been launched in response to…
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