Trade Organisations

Leading insurance provider improves on existing policies

MORE TH>N has announced the launch of a new pet insurance product with four levels of cover. The new policy includes Premier, Classic, Basic and Accident Only and is complemented by MultiPet, which will allow owners to insure several pets on one policy and select different levels of cover for…

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Animalcare company shows strong signs of growth

Supplier of veterinary medicines Animalcare has announced that it has traded in line with market expectations for the year.  The year has seen continued growth, with revenues 11 per cent ahead of the previous 12 months. Latest market statistics show sales of veterinary medicines for companion animals in the UK to…

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Moggies remain a mystery to many

A new survey by leading feline welfare charity Cats Protection shows that many people are failing to understand the language of cats, with a distinct lack of Dr Dolittles among British owners. The research, which surveyed over 1,100 adult cat owners, found a worrying lack of knowledge in certain areas,…

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Prevention is better than punishment says UK vets

The British Veterinary Association (BVA) has reiterated its call for preventive action to deal with the problem of out of control dogs, as the Government announces a consultation on increasing penalties for irresponsible dog owners who allow their dogs to attack members of the public. The BVA has worked alongside…

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Pets in pictures

A leading animal charity has launched its popular annual photography competition with award-winning photographer Paul Walker as this year’s guest judge.  PetSavers, the charity that funds vital research into pet diseases, is inviting amateur photographers and pet-lovers alike to submit their best pictures of their pets in action with a…

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RVN Disciplinary Committee suspends Northants registered veterinary nurse

The Registered Veterinary Nurse Disciplinary Committee of the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons (RCVS) has suspended a registered veterinary nurse who admitted to taking home a patient that was supposed to have been euthanised. During the hearing the committee heard how Sally-Ann Roberts had deliberately gone against the wishes of…

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Staff complete over 50 years voluntary service with fire service

Employees at Burns Pet Nutrition don’t just produce dog food, they also take time to put something back into their local community. The company – which has its headquarters in Kidwelly, Carmarthenshire – has five members of staff who have notched up 57 years of service between them working on…

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WSAVA issue guidelines for new puppy owners

The World Small Animal Veterinary Association (WSAVA) has issued guidelines to veterinary surgeons and dog owners, which aim to ensure that dogs are protected from infectious disease, while reducing the number of vaccines that are given routinely. The guidelines include, aiming to vaccinate every animal with core vaccines and vaccinating…

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OATA issues advice on keeping tropical fish in unheated conditions

Aquatic trade body OATA has created new guidance to help retailers answer questions on whether tropical fish can be kept in unheated conditions. The advice document, which can be downloaded from its website under the Fishkeepers’ section, is there to help shop owners who may get asked by their customers about…

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E-petition launched to raise awareness of rabbit welfare crisis

Camp Nibble, a charity dedicated to rehoming rabbits and rodents, has started a petition in order to raise awareness of the current rabbit welfare crisis in the UK. The charity, based in Leeds, West Yorkshire are running the e-petition to urge the government to introduce a code of practice for…

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