Year: 2020

SSPCA urges public not to buy pets online after pups seized in port raid

The Scottish SPCA is urging the public not to buy puppies online after seizing 13 dogs from an illegal dealer. Officers from the Society’s Special Investigations unit (SIU) swooped on Cairnryan port over the weekend where an individual travelling from Ireland was caught with 13 dogs of various breeds.  SSPCA…

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Tips for maintaining a pet’s digestive health during lockdown

Now that we are able to spend more time outside than we have been able to during lockdown, it’s important to consider your pet’s gut health and what can affect it to avoid any unwanted trips to the vets. A pet’s gut can be affected by a number of situations…

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Mars Petcare launches platform for pet owners

Mars Petcare announced that it has collaborated with the Waltham Petcare Science Institute to create a free digital education tool for pet health. The Pet Health Pal tool is powered by the chatbot functionality within Facebook Messenger and WhatsApp, and is supported by Pedigree and Whiskas. The platform works to…

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Earth Animal launches new dog chew range in UK

Pet food manufacturer Earth Animal has launched its ‘No-Hide Wholesome Chew’ range in the UK. The chews are made with “just six simple, natural ingredients”, which include brown rice flour, organic eggs, olive oil, banana, pineapple stem and agar-agar (vegetable gelatine).  The “easily digestible” and “long-lasting” chews are free of…

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RCVS to hold ‘remote’ disciplinary committee hearings

The RCVS has announced that it will be holding remote disciplinary committee hearings in June in light of the ongoing pandemic. The hearings in question are in relation to two separate applications for a restoration to the register. The first hearing will take place between 24 June and 26 June,…

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Bira welcomes £50m fund to prepare high streets for shoppers return

The British Independent Retailers Association (Bira) has welcomed a new £50m boost to help local authorities prepare high streets for reopening. High Streets Minister Simon Clarke announced the fund for councils to help their local high streets get safely back to business earlier this week. The ‘Reopening High Streets Safely…

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Pet food packaging market to reach £10.2bn by 2025

The global pet food packaging market size is projected to grow from $10.2bn (£8.3bn) in 2020 to $12.5bn (£10.2bn) by 2025, at an annual growth rate of 4.2%, according to Research and Markets. The market report group said that a “rising affection” for pets, growing pet humanization and a “demand…

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Turtles stolen from Longcroft pet shop

An investigation has been launched by police after two men reportedly stole four live turtles from a pet shop in Longcroft. According to the Falkirk Herald, the turtles were taken from their tank in Central Aquatics on Saturday afternoon (23 May), before the men left the premises with the animals.…

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Battersea welcomes progress of Scottish Bill to introduce five-year sentences for animal cruelty

Animal welfare charity has welcomed the Scottish Government’s commitment to introduce five-year maximum sentences for animal cruelty as its new legislation took one step closer to becoming law. The Animals and Wildlife (Penalties, Protections and Powers) (Scotland) Bill, introduced in October last year, passed stage two of the legislative process…

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RSPCA reports rise in cats in care amid Covid-19 lockdown

Animal charity RSPCA has reported it has taken 324 cats into its care, more than any other pet, and fears that the situation is set to “get worse” since the Covid-19 lockdown was introduced. RSPCA said there is already an influx at this time of the year, but lockdown means…

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