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Winners named for Ceva Animal Welfare Awards 2016

On April 6 2016, the annual Ceva Animal Welfare Awards paid tribute to people who improve the lives of animals. A celebration at the Burlington Hotel, Birmingham, announced the winning candidates across the seven award categories. Judges included Christopher Laurence MBE BVSc and James Yeates, Chief Veterinary Officer of the RSPCA, who selected winners from an exciting selection…

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Vets urged to support Rabbit Awareness Week

Veterinary practices are being called upon to sign up for Burgess Pet Care RAW campaign when it attends the British Small Animal Veterinary Associations (BSAVA) congress in Birmingham on April 7-10. “Up to 57 percent of rabbits live alone and we believe this number is still too high and are urging…

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Dorwest Herbs wins Pawscars Award

Dorwest Herbs has won ‘Trade Stand of the Year’ at ‘the Pawscars’, the dog equivalent of the Oscars. The event took place the night before Crufts, at the Hilton Metropole near the NEC in Birmingham. Dorwest Herbs had made it to the final three in the running for the ‘Trade Stand of the Year’ category. Following a public…

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Pet Gazette attends PATS Sandown

For members of the pet trade, March is a month for networking and boosting brand awareness. Last week, thousands of animal lovers headed to Birmingham for Crufts, the world’s largest dog show. Exhibitors enjoyed an exciting, action-packed event with high visitor numbers. However, the show ring attracted controversy with questions raised…

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Parlour Pet Boutique shortlisted for award

The Parlour Pet Boutique based in Wootton Wawen in Warwickshire has been named as a finalist in the New Business Category of the Networking Mummies UK Ltd Recognition National Business Awards. The Parlour Pet Boutique opened its doors in February last year and has just celebrated its first birthday. Director Vikki Gordon…

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The PDSA’s PetCheck vehicle will visit the National Pet Show

Veterinary charity PDSA will bring its PetCheck vehicle to the National Pet Show for the first time on May 7 and 8 at ExCeL London. The PDSA PetCheck vehicle is the charity’s mobile pet wellbeing service. It’s accompanied by experienced vet nurses who will able to give advice based on…

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Shortlist announced for Ceva Animal Welfare Awards

Ceva Animal Health has unveiled the shortlist for its fifth annual Animal Welfare Awards. Individuals, businesses and charities within the seven categories were chosen following a day of  deliberation by a panel of industry judges, chaired by Chris Laurence MBE MRCVS. The judges also granted one additional award in special recognition…

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Innovation highlighted at BETA International 2016

New products have been showcased and celebrated at the BETA International 2016 Innovation Awards during this year’s trade fair at the NEC, Birmingham, on Monday 25 January. The judges were online retailer Anna Franklin, of Franklin & Billard, veterinary surgeon Peter Wright, of The Yorkshire Vet TV fame, SMS saddle…

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The London Pet Show rebrands

The London Pet Show has announced that it is rebranding and in future will appear under the name of its sister event, the ‘National Pet Show’. Commenting on the rebrand, Nicole Cooper, Pet Portfolio Director at Brand Events said: “The London Pet Show is the flagship event in our growing portfolio…

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Ancol partners with Birmingham Dogs Home

Ancol Pet Products has announced a new partnership with Birmingham Dogs Home. Over the next five years, Ancol and Birmingham Dogs Home will work together to create a series of campaigns, competitions and events to help raise awareness and funding for the home. To mark the partnership, Ancol is donating £25,000 to Birmingham Dogs…

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