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Burgos Pet World extends aquatic centre

Burgos Pet World has formally opened an extension to its shop in order to provide a new aquatic centre, according to local paper the Andover Advertiser.  The family-run pet store was first opened in 1972 in Ragged Appleshaw, before relocating to Andover three years later.  After moving back to Ragged…

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Most common pet insurance claims are a result of obesity, studies claim

RSA insurance group, More Than, has revealed that of the 12 most common pet insurance claims reported to it in 2018, half were affected by obesity. The study issued by More Than showed that pets being overweight or not having enough exercise could contribute to the development of, complexity of,…

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‘Pet owners aren’t feeding their pets correctly’, suggests research

Pet owners “aren’t feeding their pets correctly”, according to new research from Burgess Pet Care and Marsden. The findings from a national pet obesity survey revealed a “worrying” number of pet owners are not paying enough care and attention to the size of their pets’ food portions, highlighting how incorrect…

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New national survey launched to counter pet obesity

Pet food manufacturer, Burgess Pet Care, has teamed up with the largest supplier of vet scales in the UK, Marsden, to conduct a nationwide survey to help identify pet owners’ attitudes towards helping their pets maintain a healthy weight. According to the manufacturer, pet obesity is a “high concern” of…

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Finalists announced for PetQuip Awards

Over 70 of the pet companies have been short-listed for the 2019 PetQuip Awards, which will be given out during a gala dinner at PATS, Telford.  For the first time a number of overseas entries were received for the various product categories, reflecting the international scope of the PATS Telford…

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‘Largest ever’ response to Rabbit Awareness Week helps boost vaccinations

Burgess Pet Care, the organisers of Rabbit Awareness Week (RAW), has announced that this year’s ‘Protect and Prevent’ campaign has been the “most successful RAW campaign yet”. Over 5000 campaign packs were downloaded from the Rabbit Awareness Week website and feedback from veterinary practices taking part in RAW has shown…

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Vets urged to stock correct vaccines for Rabbit Awareness Week

Rabbit Awareness Week (RAW) takes place 1 June to 9 June and its partners are urging veterinary practices to ensure they’re stocking necessary vaccines to protect rabbits against the deadly spread of rabbit viral haemorrhagic disease 2 (RVHD2). RAW is organised by Burgess Pet Care and supported by many of…

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Vets urged to protect rabbits against RVHD2

The 13th annual Rabbit Awareness Week (RAW) Protect and Prevent campaign is urging vets to raise awareness around the importance of vaccinations to protect rabbits against Rabbit Viral Haemorrhagic Disease type 2 (RVHD2) and other fatal diseases. This year’s RAW will take place between 1 -9 June. RVHD2 is a…

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RWAF to hold conference in Birmingham

Rabbit Welfare Association and Fund (RWAF) and Burgess Pet Care have been working together to deliver rabbit specific CPD for 15 years. The two organisations are offering a day packed full of health, welfare and behaviour. This ‘Essentials’ day is for every non clinical person that works with rabbits and…

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RAW urges rabbit owners to protect and prevent following outbreak of RVHD-2

Rabbit Awareness Week (RAW) has warned rabbit owners to protect and vaccinate their pets against RVHD-2 after it identified an outbreak of the disease. RVHD2 is a fatal disease that can kill rabbits within hours, with many rabbits displaying no symptoms until their death is unpreventable. Vaccination is the safest…

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