Year: 2020

The PharmPet Co launches amid Covid-19 lockdown

Online veterinary pharmacy The PharmPet Co has launched to customers across the UK this month, amid the Covid-19 pandemic. The decision was made by brothers Neil and Phil Younger, and their father, Keith, who together established the business in 2019.  The family of pharmacists have 60 years of industry experience…

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Purina debuts reusable food dispenser

Nestlé is rolling out a new reusable and refillable dispenser for Purina cat food in order to eliminate single-use packaging across its products.  The reusable dispenser has been piloted in a four-month trial across three sites in Switzerland. The product was reportedly well-received by consumers, and the trial will be…

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Animals killed in pet shop blaze

Several animals have died after a pet shop blaze in Sheerness yesterday (21 May) evening. According to Kent Online, fire crews were called to Cuddles n Bubbles shortly after 5pm, but dozens of animals were unable to be saved. Witnesses reported seeing thick black smoke coming out of the building,…

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BSAVA appoints new Professor Ian Ramsey as president

BSAVA has announced the appointment of Professor Ian Ramsey as its new president for 2020/2021. Ramsey succeeds Sue Parerson to the post and has served BSAVA as a regional secretary, member of several committees and chair of Petsavers and Scientific. He gained both the UK and European Diplomas in Small…

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RSPCA hospitals treat 5,495 emergencies during lockdown

The RSPCA has revealed it treated 5,495 emergency cases across its animal hospitals and clinics since the beginning of lockdown. Its five animal hospitals and clinics have continued to operate, providing emergency care to thousands of animals rescued by frontline officers during the crisis.  Since 23 March, its hospitals in…

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Duchess of Cambridge’s brother launches new freeze-dried dog food company

The Duchess of Cambridge’s brother, James Middleton, has announced the launch of his new freeze-dried dog food company, in honour of his therapy dog Ella. In a blog post on the company’s website, Middleton revealed he suffered from depression after starting his greeting cards business Boomf in 2013. He said:…

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Dogs Trust issues advice to prevent separation anxiety ‘ticking time bomb’

Charity Dogs Trust is issuing advice to dog owners following concerns over a “ticking time bomb” of separation anxiety among dogs post lockdown. The news comes as Burns Pet Nutrition also warned dog owners that their pets are at risk of suffering from anxiety problems when they finally go back…

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Pets at Home sales top £1bn for the first time

Total annual revenue at Pets at Home exceeded £1bn for the first time in its history, increasing 10.2% to £1,058.8m in the full-year ended 26 March 2020 .  Like-for-like revenue also surged 9% during the period, while retail like-for-like revenue was up 9.4%, marking a 15% rise on a two-year…

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How is the pandemic impacting dog behaviour?

When there is a sudden change in routine, all dogs will respond and adapt differently, and it’s not to be unexpected that some behavioural issues may surface. The Covid-19 pandemic has thrown everyone’s lives and daily routines off kilter, and this is, of course, having a big impact on our…

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96% of pet owners think pets aren’t affected by carbon monoxide, study reveals

Brits are warned of the danger of carbon monoxide affecting their pets, after new research by Best Heating reveals more than nine in 10 (96%) don’t think their pet will be affected.  Due to the coronavirus pandemic pet owners are spending more time with their pets and with some shelters…

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