UCLan opens new £40m veterinary school

The University of Central Lancashire has opened the UK’s eleventh school of veterinary medicine, aiming to diversify the profession and strengthen the regional workforce. The new facility, a £40m investment, is the first veterinary school in Lancashire and the second in the North West.  It has been designed to offer…

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The Buffalo Co expands into Czechia

The Buffalo Co has announced its expansion into Czechia through an exclusive partnership with Canipet. Canipet, a trusted name in the Czech pet care industry, will distribute The Buffalo Co’s rapidly growing product line, ensuring they are widely available in pet specialty stores, online platforms, and veterinary clinics. This collaboration…

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F. Duerr & Son launches Peamutt Squeezy for Pets at Home

F. Duerr and Son has expanded its Peamutt Butter dog treat range with a new squeezable version, Peamutt Squeezy, launching exclusively in Pets at Home stores across the UK from 23 June. The peanut-based treat, priced at £2.49 for a 320g tube, is designed for convenient use with dog toys…

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Royal Canin launches first range of canine supplements

Royal Canin has launched its first range of canine supplements, marking the brand’s entry into the pet supplement category. The range consists of four once-a-day chewable products designed to address joint and ageing issues, digestion, skin and coat condition, and puppy immunity and digestion.  Targeted at dogs from six months…

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StreetVet-Battersea alliance to provide free vet care for homeless pets

StreetVet has formed a five-year alliance with animal welfare charity Battersea to expand free veterinary care for pets of people experiencing homelessness across the UK. The partnership, funded by a grant from Battersea, aims to reach thousands of animals with routine and emergency treatment, including dogs, cats and other companion…

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Itch expands into Sainsbury’s Local stores with flea treatment clip strips

Pet healthcare company Itch has launched a grab-and-go version of its flea treatment in 400 Sainsbury’s Local stores across the UK. The rollout, running from June to September, aims to give shoppers easier access to pet health products during the peak flea season. It follows a wider launch of Itch’s…

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Only Rescues and Ancol launches £3k grant for rescue shelters

Only Rescues and Ancol have launched a £3,000 grant to support UK animal rescue shelters. The Ancol Shelter Grant, which opened this week, offers one organisation unrestricted funding to help cover costs such as food, vet bills or shelter repairs. Applications close at midnight on 31 August 2025. The platform…

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EU unveils first rules on the welfare and traceability of dogs and cats

The European Parliament has unveiled a bill which would introduce minimum standards for the breeding, housing and handling of cats and dogs in the EU. MEPs want all dogs and cats kept in the EU to be individually identifiable by microchip. They also call for dogs and cats to be…

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Albion Pet Foods appoints new head of sales

Warwickshire-based raw food manufacturer Albion Pet Foods has announced the appointment of Wayne Moore as its new head of sales. Moore, who has decades of sales experience, joins Albion Pet Foods after having specialised in the raw pet food market for the past four years working for other major manufacturers…

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Pet grooming bodies set new welfare standards for groomers

Pet grooming bodies have published a new set of guidelines for professional dog and cat groomers, aiming to raise welfare standards and support informed choices by pet owners. The Guidelines for Dog and Cat Groomers, developed by the Canine and Feline Sector Group (CFSG) in partnership with the Pet Industry…

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