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29 July

Usdaw urges public to support shopworkers

Retail trade union Usdaw is urging shoppers to follow the law and help to protect shopworkers and other customers by wearing a face covering, while following existing social distancing and hygiene procedures. The union said shopworkers are “not responsible” for enforcing the law, and abuse should not be part of…

29 July

Pet Owners

Kennel Club calls for PSPO response

The Kennel Club is calling on Devon-based dog owners and visitors to respond to the latest Public Spaces Protection Order (PSPO) consultation that could impact access to dog-walking locations. The proposed PSPO aims to restrict access to sites including beaches, cemeteries and parks, which are often frequented by dog walkers…

28 July

Coronavirus

Edinburgh Dog and Cat Home postpone 2020 events

Edinburgh Dog and Cat Home has announced the postponement of its 2020 annual events amid the Covid-19 pandemic. The organisation made the “difficult decision” to postpone its Paws by the Prom Open Day and Christmas Market. Other events which have also been postponed include Pub Quiz, Car Boot Sale and…

28 July

Coronavirus

Covid-19 confirmed in pet cat in the UK

The UK’s chief veterinary officer has confirmed that the virus responsible for Covid-19 has been detected in a pet cat in the UK. The infection was confirmed following tests at the Animal and Plant Health Agency (APHA) laboratory in Weybridge on 22 July. Government officials said although this is the…

28 July

Coronavirus

RVC boards Covid research project

The Royal Veterinary College (RVC) has been awarded a grant worth almost £200,000 to join a collaborative research project that will examine companion animal susceptibility to coronavirus. The study, named MASCOT (Mapping Animal Susceptibility to Coronavirus: Outcomes and Transcriptomics), will aim to achieve a greater understanding of why certain people…

28 July

Manufacturers

Pure Pet Food expands offering

Natural pet food group, Pure Pet Food, announced it has expanded its offering through a newly-launched line of healthy dog treats. All treats are made with natural, human-grade ingredients, and the brand notes the latest line is ideal to use in training. In addition, the treats are free from preservatives…

28 July

Features

Supply, demand and meeting customer expectations

Demand for pets over the past few months has soared. Wood Green, The Animals Charity’s dog rehoming enquiries increased by more than 253% during lockdown and over 20,000 people contacted Wood Green about getting a new pet between April and June – more than half of which were for dogs.…

27 July

Manufacturers

Natures Menu launches new range

Raw and natural pet food company, Natures Menu, has launched its Complete Working Dog Meals range. The Working Dog complete high calorie meals have been formulated using 85% specially selected cuts of meat, which aim to help sustain energy levels to suit a working dog’s energetic lifestyle. Blended with fruit,…

27 July

Technology

PetPanion to boost growth with latest grant

PetPanion has received a grant of £36,000 in a bid to help the app boost its delivery of pet welfare and veterinary care to an “even more advanced level”. It comes after the group applied to the Innovate UK competition, which aimed to promote new business ideas during the nationwide…

27 July

Charities

Dogs Trust warns of abandonment crisis

Dogs Trust has warned that “tens of thousands” of stray or abandoned dogs could need help in the wake of the pandemic. It comes as the demand for puppies has reportedly “soared” during lockdown, with online searches for puppy purchases up by 166% since lockdown began in March. However, the…