Trade Organisations

Jun- 2013 -

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…

4 April

OATA urges non-members to share their thoughts

Companies involved at all levels of the aquatics industry that are not members of the Ornamental Aquatic Trade Association (OATA) are being asked to have their say on the organisation. OATA has created a short online survey for non-member aquatic businesses to fill in as part of a project assessing…

Mar- 2013 -

20 March

AHT specialists give dog its sight back

Animal Health Trust (AHT) surgeons have restored a two-year-old rescue dog’s sight following complex surgery to remove a cataract. Rufus, a Chinese Crested Powder Puff dog, received his sight back in one eye following the surgery. The sight in his other eye will be restored once he undergoes a further…

20 March

PCTA rebrands as the Pet Industry Federation

The Pet Care Trade Association (PCTA) has changed its name to the Pet Industry Federation in a bid to establish the organisation as the pet industry’s leading trade body. Along with the rebranding, structural changes will be made to give members a greater influence through associations for each sector of…

19 March

Stuart Reid elected RCVS vice president

Professor Stuart Reid was elected to be the next vice president of the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons (RCVS) at the RCVS council’s March meeting. Reid, principal of the Royal Veterinary College, joined the RCVS council in 2005 and has served on a variety of committees. “It is an honour…

1 March

Dogs Trust to offer free microchipping

One of the UK’s biggest dog charities has announced it will offer free microchipping in all its centres. Microchipping will be compulsory for all dogs in England by April 2016. Therefore, to ensure its accessibility, Dogs Trust is offering dog owners the chance to get their pets microchipped free of…