Birmingham

This coverage highlights pet industry news, events, and commercial developments in Birmingham — a major hub for trade exhibitions, wholesale activity, and regional retail networks. Pet Gazette reports on how Birmingham-based events, businesses, and supply chain operations impact the wider UK petcare market. Expect updates on trade fairs, new store openings, wholesale distribution trends, and case studies relevant to pet retailers, suppliers, distributors, and other industry professionals.

Mar- 2018 -

12 March

Events

Matt Baker to host the Ceva Animal Welfare Awards

Television presenter, Matt Baker, host of The One Show and Countryfile, has been announced as the host of the 2018 Ceva Animal Welfare Awards. He will co-host the awards alongside the ceremony’s head judge, retired veterinary surgeon, Chris Laurence MBE FRCVS, who puts his name to the Vet of the…
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12 March

Events

Crufts winner moment disrupted by PETA protest invasion

The announcement of the winner of Crufts 2018 was disrupted when PETA activists stormed into the arena during the live show broadcast. PETA claimed responsibility for the the disturbance which was shown live on Channel 4, where two protesters ran into the NEC Birmingham objecting to breeding. They held signs…
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Feb- 2018 -

28 February

Charities

British dog breeds at risk of disappearing

British breeds of dogs are at risk of ‘disappearing’ as newer and ‘more fashionable’ foreign breeds increase in desirability. According to dog charity’s Kennel Club ‘At Watch’ list, historic British breeds have fallen to ‘dangerously low’ levels of popularity. However, due to the popularity of Netflix television series, The Crown,…
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12 February

Events

Shortlist revealed for the Ceva Animal Welfare Awards 2018

Ceva Animal Health has revealed its shortlist for its eighth annual Ceva Animal Welfare Awards. The awards celebrate the achievements of people from the farming, veterinary and charity industries, who go beyond the call of duty to better the lives of animals around the world. Nominations were submitted by friends,…
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5 February

Industry News

Brits spend £210m on pets this Valentine’s Day

Half of Brits will ditch their dates to spend money on pets this Valentine’s Day, according to research released today. A study of UK pet owners* commissioned by experts in raw and natural pet food, Natures Menu, has revealed that almost half (47 percent) will buy a pet a gift this…
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5 February

Events

FURminator announced as official grooming sponsors for Crufts 2018

FURminator has announced that it will be returning to Crufts in 2018 as the show’s official grooming sponsors where it will educate pet owners on the importance of regular grooming and deShedding sessions. As well as showcasing its new FURflex tool, which allows pet owners to groom multiple pets due…
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Jan- 2018 -

19 January

Manufacturers

Skinner’s donate pet food to abandoned Bordeaux Cross

Skinner’s Pet Foods are supporting a severely abandoned and neglected dog on its journey to recovery with a donation of Skinner’s Field and Trial Hypoallergenic Duck and Rice. Elsa, a Bordeaux, was discovered by a member of the public curled up in a nature reserve, and was rushed to Yourvets…
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15 January

Funny

Hilarious phone-calls to RSPCA released

The RSPCA receives one call every 27 seconds from animal-lovers concerned for a pet or wild animal. When emergency calls come into the RSPCA’s national control centre, specially-trained staff must quickly determine whether RSPCA officers are able to help or whether other advice or agencies are better placed to assist.…
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10 January

Current Affairs

Doggy creche takes centre stage

A doggy creche took centre stage at a special theatre performance of ‘The Hundred And One Dalmatians’, in Birmingham, when volunteers from Fish4Dogs gave helping hand to some four-legged VIP guests. The stars of the show were not of the spotty kind – but a mix of breeds with very…
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4 January

Events

International rugby referee to deliver keynote at BSAVA Congress 2018

High-pressure decision-making, trusting your judgement and admitting to mistakes will all feature in a keynote address by international rugby referee Nigel Owens MBE at BSAVA Congress 2018. Nigel Owens wanted to be a vet at school and has a lifelong love of animals. Born and raised in a small village…
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