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17 July

How to avoid needing to see vet for your pet during the lockdown

As the UK continues to battle with the Covid-19 pandemic, is particularly important to avoid pets needing to see a vet during this period. Many vets are able to offer consultations and prescribe urgent medications and treatments remotely, each vet practice can advise how supplies can be collected as procedures…

16 July

Pet Owners

One in 10 considered getting pet during lockdown

Over one in 10 people either became pet owners, or considered becoming one during the nationwide lockdown, according to the latest research from Compare the Market. The majority of people began looking for pets before restrictions were enforced, however, with 16% of potential owners looking for pets in the run…

16 July

Veterinary

Vets learn sign language for deaf clients

Southfields Veterinary Specialists announced it is training its team members in sign language and introducing see-through face masks in a bid to continue communication with deaf clients. The Essex-based referral centre has introduced the new measures after leading deaf charities warned that the growing use of face coverings, which are…

16 July

Manufacturers

Benyfit Natural recalls products over salmonella fears

Pet food manufacturer Benyfit Natural has recalled several types of its frozen raw dog food range containing beef as a precaution, following the detection of salmonella in another un-released beef product. Some of the recalled products were also sold under the names of Unique Pets, Embark on Raw and Newland…

16 July

Retailers

Usdaw welcomes compulsory wearing of face coverings in shops

Retail trade union Usdaw has welcomed the mandatory wearing of face coverings in shops, but warns that it can only be effective alongside existing social distancing and hygiene procedures. Earlier this week wearing a face covering in retail shops and supermarkets will be made compulsory from the 24 July. It…

15 July

Awards

Bestpets named ‘wholesaler of the year’

Bestpets has been voted “wholesaler of the year” in the Pet Product Marketing Retailer Recommended Awards 2020, for the second consecutive year. The voting was open for a month supported by a campaign in Pet Product Marketing magazine as well as online channels. In addition, Bestpets previously claimed victory at…

15 July

Manufacturers

Rùn launches new cold-pressed dog food

Eco-pet food brand Rùn has launched its complete, cold-pressed dry dog food. The premium UK-made brand is available to stock in 7.5kg and 15kg as well as a 25kg eco-friendly bag exclusive to trade customers. Offering a big point of difference for potential stockists who would like to embrace the…

15 July

Pet Owners

Pet-friendly rental searches surge

The volume of renters searching for pet-friendly properties has more than doubled since lockdown began, according to the latest data from Movebubble. Searches for properties that allow pets soared by 109% on the platform’s app, which Movebubble believes has been driven by an “unprecedented” demand for pets during the nationwide…

15 July

Retailers

Pet shop targeted by vandals

A pet shop was targeted by vandals last weekend, with Lincolnshire Police now calling for information regarding the incident. Vandals smashed in the front windows of the Louth-based Potty About Pets store. The incident reportedly took place at about 10.10pm last Saturday evening (11 July). Owner Meg Johnson told the…

15 July

Business

Pet Taxi looks to expand

Pet Taxi is expanding across the UK, following its home-grown success in Milton Keynes. Claire Harris, founder of Pets 2 Places, the world’s first pet taxi franchise, started in 2014, following a personal tragedy. Harris said she Initially I set up the business to help transport pets for vet appointments…