Aberdeen

Bella knocks Alfie off top spot

Bella has been hailed the most popular pet name in the UK, pipping Alfie to the post for the first time since 2014. Bella also ranks as the nation’s favourite name for dogs. Charlie tops the charts for the most popular feline name – dominating the position for the fourth…

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Fishkeeper Scotland expands with garden centre

Aquatic retailer, Fishkeeper Scotland, a subsidiary of UK-wide Maidenhead Aquatics, is set to open its flagship store in Dobbies Edinburgh as part of a £1m, 11-store roll-out plan, creating 30 new jobs across the country. Established in 2010, the company currently has 60 employees and eight stores in Scotland; Simpsons Garden Centre in Inverness,…

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Fishkeeper Scotland expands with garden centre

Aquatic retailer, Fishkeeper Scotland, a subsidiary of UK-wide Maidenhead Aquatics, is set to open its flagship store in Dobbies Edinburgh as part of a £1m, 11-store roll-out plan, creating 30 new jobs across the country. Established in 2010, the company currently has 60 employees and eight stores in Scotland; Simpsons Garden Centre in Inverness,…

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The Good Citizen Dog Training Scheme award winners announced

The Good Citizen Dog Training Scheme Awards, hosted by the Kennel Club, celebrated some of the people and organisations working with dogs. The annual prize-giving ceremony recognises the efforts of individuals, canine organisations and local authorities nationwide which have invested their time and energy into helping to train dogs and…

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Owners urged to vaccinate pets following case of contagious infection

Veterinary charity PDSA  has advised owners to make sure their pets’ vaccinations are up to date. The announcement follows a confirmed case of leptospirosis – a highly contagious and potentially fatal infection. Fiona Gregge, senior vet at Aberdeen PDSA Pet Hospital, said: “Leptospirosis is quite rare; the bacteria are spread through…

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Pet supplies company battles post-flood devastation

Inverurie Pet Supplies is facing a super-sized repair bill. Fast-moving flood water destroyed a 20 foot wall on the Aberdeenshire-based company’s premises. Graham Skene, the business owner, told The Press and Journal of his “utter devastation” after waters rapidly rose last week; “It all happened so fast, Luckily, I got out,…

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Stuart Reid elected RCVS vice president

Professor Stuart Reid was elected to be the next vice president of the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons (RCVS) at the RCVS council’s March meeting. Reid, principal of the Royal Veterinary College, joined the RCVS council in 2005 and has served on a variety of committees. “It is an honour…

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