Trade Organisations

Jul- 2013 -

30 July

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…

18 July

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…

5 July

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…

4 July

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…

Jun- 2013 -

25 June

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…

20 June

Few pet owners make plans for their pet’s care

According to new research published by rescue and rehoming charity the National Animal Welfare Trust (NAWT), only one in five pet owners know who will care for their pets in the event of an emergency. Results suggest only 18 per cent of cat owners have a plan in place for…

18 June

Pets prove to be a child’s best friend

Dogs have notoriously been considered man’s best friend, but a new study, released today by Mars Petcare, shows that the attachment between people and their pets begins at a much earlier age. The study of 1,000 children aged between nine and 10 years old, conducted in conjunction with the Waltham…

12 June

Find a home-from-home for pets with myDogBuddy

The launch of a new boarding service for dogs has been announced by myDogBuddy, that allows like-minded dog lovers to look after owners’ pets while they are away. myDogBuddy is aimed at those looking for high quality trusted dog sitters that will provide a homely environment for pets whether the…

Apr- 2013 -

26 April

Find a cat at the click of a mouse

Cats Protection has launched a new national feature on its website that will make it much easier for prospective cat owners to browse, choose and adopt a suitable feline companion in their area. The new ‘Find a Cat’ function on the charity’s homepage allows people to view all the cats…

19 April

PFMA to launch Friends for Life campaign

Following new research showing that 92 per cent of pet owners with overweight pets do not see obesity as a life threatening risk, the PFMA will launch its ‘Friends for Life’ campaign. Starting on 8 May, the campaign encourages owners to contact their local vet, retailer or other pet specialist…