Year: 2020

Pet Panion launches app for vets amid coronavirus pandemic

Pet Panion has launched a free-to-download app to help vets struggling to cope with emergency veterinary care provision with just a skeleton staff. Amidst reports of vets facing abuse when clinics are closed, Pet Panion puts a pet’s medical records in the owner’s hands – enables a practice to easily…

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AMTRA welcomes changes to animal medication amid coronavirus pandemic

AMTRA (the Animal Medicines Training Regulatory Authority) has welcomed changes to the way certain animal medicines can be prescribed during the coronavirus pandemic. The new policy, effective immediately, allows registered animal medicine advisors (RAMAs or SQOs) to remotely prescribe and authorise the supply of animal medicines such as flea treatments,…

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Six ways to keep your dog healthy amid coronavirus pandemic

In light of the recent outbreak of COVID-19, more pet owners are finding themselves indoors for longer periods of time, without access to doggy day-care or walking services. Dog joint supplement company, YuMOVE have created six top tips to keep your dog active and healthy during self-isolation. 1) Teach them tricks…

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VAT Deferral – What if I can’t get to the office? – MHA MacIntyre Hudson comments

The VAT deferral scheme is automatic but this fact has lulled some businesses into thinking they don’t need to complete a VAT return. It’s easy to think this is no longer necessary, especially as the national shutdown means many businesses can’t physically get to their offices, or have furloughed the…

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VetPartners donates equipment to NHS

VetPartners announced it is supporting the NHS during the coronavirus pandemic by donating ventilators and personal protective equipment to frontline staff. Practices that are part of the York-based veterinary group are now providing vital equipment, including disposable masks, aprons and gloves. Some practices have also been able to donate ventilators…

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Kennel Club welcomes puppy farm legislation

The Kennel Club has welcomed the arrival of Lucy’s Law as a “long-awaited and crucial step” in efforts to curb puppy farming.  The law came into place today (6 April), and will mean that puppies and kittens can no longer be sold in England by a third party seller unless…

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Online pet food prices increase amid Covid-19 virus outbreak, report finds

A new report by the Office for National Statistics has revealed an increase in online prices on pet food amid the coronavirus pandemic. The report revealed a 3.1% increase in price for the two weeks between 16-22 March and 23-29 March, with an average of an increase of 1.1% per…

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Battersea welcomes the introduction of Lucy’s Law

Battersea Dogs and Cats Home has welcomed the introduction of Lucy’s Law, a key piece of legislation that has the “potential to save thousands of dogs and cats from puppy farmers who profit from breeding puppies and kittens in squalid conditions”. This welcome law change will make it illegal for…

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Covid-19: Bira welcomes call for more loan access

A government pledge to pressure banks into supporting small business during the coronavirus pandemic has been welcomed by the Pet Product Retail Association parent company the British Independent Retailers Association (BIRA). The business secretary Alok Sharma recently called on high street lenders to ease access of the Coronavirus Business Interruption…

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Covid-19: The Kennel Club and The Kennel Club charities emergency relief initiative

The Kennel Club, the Kennel Club Charitable Trust (KCCT) and the Kennel Club Educational Trust (KCET) have announced their intention to support canine organisations in their communities which may be suffering genuine financial hardship as a result of the coronavirus pandemic. The Kennel Club has agreed to credits totalling £25,000…

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