Year: 2020

Owners warned of epilepsy danger in pets

Willows Veterinary Centre is using National Epilepsy Week to highlight the danger the disease may pose to pets.  The Solihull clinic warned owners that epilepsy can be a “relatively common problem” amongst dogs and cats, with “distressing” effects for both pet and owners.  In its efforts to raise awareness of…

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Nylabone launches Nutri Dent brand in UK

Dog chews, bones and toy manufacturer Nylabone has launched its Nutri Dent brand in the UK. The edible dental snack is designed to reduce plaque and tartar thereby aiding healthy teeth and gums and reducing canine dental disease.    Created to work like a brush but taste like a treat, Nutri…

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PIF launches online Covid-19 course for businesses

The Pet Industry Federation (PIF) has launched an online Covid-19 course for businesses in order to provide information and guidance on safety during the pandemic. The Disease Control for Pet Professionals certificate has been developed by industry specialists, and will help business owners meet suitable hygiene and social distancing protocols.…

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StreetVet shortlisted for Purina prize

Purina has revealed that StreetVet has been shortlisted for the Purina BetterwithPets Prize following its proposed Accredited Hostel Scheme. Candidates for the prize include businesses or charities who work within society and “focus on the power of the pet human bond”. Purina runs the competition in partnership with Ashoka, and…

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NSDR invests £50,000 specialist equipment to help prevent animals going blind

Surrey-based animal hospital, North Downs Specialist Referrals (NDSR), has invested £50,000 in specialist equipment which can help prevent animals going blind. The animal hospital has taken delivery of an endolaser to help tackle cases of glaucoma in pets, particularly dogs. The highly advanced laser endoscopy machine has proven very successful…

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Hill’s Pet Nutrition expands Vet Essentials range

Hill’s Pet Nutrition has announced the expansion of its Vet Essentials range with the addition of three new pet food products. The nutritional food range for both cats and dogs now includes Adult Dry, Adult Wet and No Grain.  The range is sold exclusively to veterinary practices, and works to…

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Animal lovers looking for pets in lockdown defrauded nearly £300,000, study reveals

Criminals have stolen nearly £300,000 from 669 animal lovers looking for pets during the Covid-19 pandemic. According to national fraud and cyber crime agency, Action Fraud, criminals have continued to “take advantage” of the coronavirus pandemic to commit fraud after animal lovers have put down deposits for pets they have…

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Pet Place secures £1m loan to support growth

Pet Place announced it has secured a £1m Coronavirus Business Interruption Loan Scheme (CBILS) loan from Lloyds Bank in efforts to support its growth and presence.  It comes as the Welsh pet supplies retailer said it has expanded its click + collect service after online orders increased by 600%.  The…

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Richmond pet shop donates plants to NHS workers amid pandemic

Richmond-based pet and garden supplies shop Maynells has donated dozens of plants to NHS workers at the local community hospital amid the Covid-19 pandemic. Shop owner John Meynell donated the plants to the Friary Community Hospital and said he wanted to show his “support to NHS staff at this difficult…

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Kennel Club releases statement on event cancellations amid pandemic

Dog charity The Kennel Club has released a statement regarding cancelling its events amid the Covid-19 pandemic. The charity said the safety and security of competitors, spectators, volunteers and staff at Kennel Club events continues to be of “paramount importance”. In light of the continued restrictions as a result of…

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