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8 October

Animal Essentials launches calming blend for fireworks season

Animal Essentials has announced the launch of Tranquillity Blend, a new product designed to help keep pets calm during the firework season. With there is a likelihood that organised firework displays will be cancelled this year due to the ongoing pandemic, the manufacturer warned that this may boost the number…

7 October

Coronavirus

Businesses must check furlough inaccuracies before HMRC deadline

Businesses using the furlough scheme have been urged to “thoroughly check” their claims for inaccuracies before HMRC’s cut-off date to avoid the risk of fines or prosecution. Accountancy firm Kilsby Williams issued the warning after HMRC sent letters to a growing number of businesses to inform them of potential errors…

7 October

Manufacturers

Pet Trade Innovations expands RelaxoPet range

Pet Trade Innovation has launched a series of new products for its RelaxoPet range. The line is targeted at consumers who are looking for pet calming products that are inexpensive and accessible. Its new releases include “Relaxies”, which are “specially formulated chews” made with a balance of herbs, vitamins, and…

7 October

Manufacturers

Dog-G8 launches new gate for the home

The Dog-G8 has announced the launch of a new dog gate to be used inside the home. The product can be used on the front door due to its concertina style, and also comes with extra sections that enable it to become a stair gate or room divider. Business owners…

6 October

Manufacturers

Mars Petcare expands seasonal range to drive festive sales

Mars Petcare has introduced a selection of new products to its seasonal range in a bid to drive festive sales this Christmas. Launched this month, the new additions will span three of its brands, Pedigree, Sheba and Dreamies. “Festive” main meals will now be available from Pedigree and Sheba for…

5 October

Retailers

Edinburgh’s oldest pet store set to open new branch

Edinburgh’s oldest pet store has unveiled plans to open a new branch in Stockbridge, according to local paper Edinburgh News. Dofos announced that the new site will feature in-store recycling initiatives. To mark its upcoming opening, the business said it was also offering the chance for customers to receive 40%…

2 October

Events

Petquip reveals 2020 Awards winners

Petquip, the international trade association of pet equipment, has revealed the winners of its 2020 Awards. For the 2020 Awards, the organisation handed out Gold Awards to nine companies, with eight receiving Silvers and six picking up the Highly Commended accolade. Winners included ChickenGuard, winning Gold for Exporter of the…

2 October

Events

New dates for PATS Sandown 2021 announced

Organisers of PATS Sandown have announced that the show will be moving to a new date in 2021. The two-day trade event, which was originally set to take place on 14 February and 15 February, will now be held on 11 May and 12 May at Sandown Park, Surrey. Meanwhile,…

1 October

Pet Owners

PFMA notes ‘dramatic rise’ in new Millennial pet owners

The Pet Food Manufacturers’ Association (PFMA) has found that 35% of young adults have now acquired or plan to acquire a pet, according to its new Covid-19 pet survey. The survey found that 19%, or 2.1 million Millennials collected a new pet in lockdown, while 16%, or 1.8 million, are…

1 October

Manufacturers

Earth Animal launches new festive dog chew

Pet food company Earth Animal has launched a new range of chewable dog treats ahead of the Christmas period. Entitled ‘The Feast’, the product contains six natural ingredients including, brown rice flour, organic eggs, olive oil, pineapple stem, banana, and agar agar and is designed to be “easy to digest”…