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Bob Martin warns of flea influx

Pet care brand Bob Martin has warned dog owners about an influx in fleas due to a series of “mild winters” in recent years.  Research carried out by the company found that fleas “thrive in damp and humid conditions”, but can’t develop below 12°C, meaning winter usually breaks their life-cycle. …

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Supermarkets faces shortage of cat litter amid Bob Martin’s administration

Supermarkets are facing a shortage of cat litter after pet food and accessories retailer Bob Martin UK entered administration, according to The Mirror.  Late last year pet food manufacturer Pets Choice acquired the Bob Martin Healthcare factory, which included brands such as Clear, Clear Plus and cat litter brand Felight. …

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Pet Choice acquires Bob Martin UK from administration

Pet food manufacturer, Pets Choice, has announced it has acquired the Bob Martin Healthcare factory, assets and goodwill after Bob Martin UK entered into administration earlier this week. Alongside the acquisition Pets Choice has agreed a brand licence with the Bob Martin brand so it can continue to grow. The…

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Bob Martin closes French factory

Pet food and accessories company Bob Martin is to close its French factory in Nemours less than a year after it closed its factory in Udine, Italy. The factory was acquired when the company bought the Nestlé Purina PetCare business that made food for birds, rodents, aquatic and small mammals.…

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Bob Martin donates to Battersea Dogs & Cats Home

  Pet care company, Bob Martin, has donated Clear 3 in 1 worming tablets to Battersea Dogs & Cats Home (BDCH). Its support has ensured that every dog is treated for worms as soon as they arrive, while they wait for a new home. The company has been supporting BDCH since…

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Mobile pet groomers boost industry

The grooming market is growing due to the availability and convenience of mobile pet groomers, according to new research. Technavio’s market research also predicts the global pet grooming market will grow steadily till 2020, with pet parents boosting premium pet products. The research found the leading vendors within the market…

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Bob Martin partners with ‘Queen of Clean’ Aggie MacKenzie

TV’s ‘Queen of Clean’ Aggie MacKenzie is the new face of Bob Martin’s Clear Home campaign. Aggie is best known for delving into people’s homes to tackle their cleaning problems. She will work with Bob Martin to educate pet owners on the importance of tackling fleas in the home as well…

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Bob Martin acquires Care business from Nestlé Purina in Europe

Family-run pet healthcare business, Bob Martin, has reached an agreement with Nestlé Purina. Bob Martin purchased the Nestlé Purina PetCare business, which manufactures and sells a range of small animal pet food and pet accessories. The sale was completed on January 1 2016. Bob Martin acquires manufacturing, distribution and salesforce capabilities…

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Supermarkets Support Bob Martin Removing Permethrin On-animal Treatments From General Sale

Bob Martin has been working with leading retailers on the decision to remove on-animal flea medicinal products containing Permethrin from sale in grocery stores to reduce the risk of misuse and misunderstanding around the active ingredient. Permethrin poisoning is one of the most commonly reported poisonings in cats worldwide. These…

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Bob Martin post hefty sales figures after TV campaign

Leading pet healthcare specialist Bob Martin has posted double the amount of sales compared with 2011 figures, having successfully launched flea care product FleaClear in March. The Spot On products have received a boost from a return to television advertising – for the first time in 25 years – which…

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