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GAPFA appoints new secretary general

The Global Alliance of Pet Food Associations (GAPFA) has announced the appointment of Dr. Sebastian Csaki as its new secretary general, effective immediately.  Csaki will lead GAPFA’s work to improve the health and wellbeing of pets globally through access to safe, nutritious and sustainable pet food. With over 20 years…

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Northwest Veterinary Specialists appoints new clinical director

Linnaeus-owned Northwest Veterinary Specialists in Sutton Weaver, Cheshire, has promoted head of oncology and internal medicine Mary Marrington to the role of clinical director. Marrington graduated from Cambridge University in 2002 before working at the RSPCA Greater Manchester Animal Hospital for five years, before completing a residency in oncology at…

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RVC appoints director of General Practice

The Royal Veterinary College (RVC) has announced the appointment of Dr Katharine Nelson as its first director of General Practice. Dr Nelson will take up the position later this year, in which she will lead the RVC’s new General Practice (GP) division. The new division will further develop RVC’s general…

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Duke of Gloucester visits Purina’s Wisbech factory

The Duke of Gloucester has made a special visit to Purina’s Wisbech factory on Cromwell Road to meet staff and learn about the recent £150m investment in the site. As part of the visit, he met with local dignitaries including Mr David Way, High Sheriff of Cambridgeshire and Councillor Sebastian…

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Pooch and Mutt partners with Woodgreen to rehome dogs

Pooch and Mutt has announced its partnership with Woodgreen Pets Charity to rehome dogs this Valentine’s Day. Woodgreen recognises that people form connections with dogs through their rehoming profiles. As a result, Pooch and Mutt has set up a photoshoot, aiming to fast-track adoptions for the charity’s deserving dogs. Alongside…

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Zoetis acquires PetMedix

PetMedix, a UK-based biotech company discovering species-specific therapeutic antibodies for pets, has announced that it has been acquired by animal health company Zoetis. Both parties have collaborated since 2022 with respect to antibody discovery. In addition to successful research collaborations, PetMedix’s proprietary drug development activities have led to a large…

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Pooch and Mutt partners with Woodgreen Pets Charity

Pooch and Mutt and Woodgreen Pets Charity have launched a new partnership that will see the dog wellness brand donate enough food each month to feed around 80% of dogs in the charity’s care.  In addition, Pooch and Mutt has donated sample pouches and discount vouchers for everyone who rehomes…

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Arden Grange gifts 40,000 meals to charity

Pet food company Arden Grange has gifted over 40,000 dog and cat meals to twenty-five independent animal rescue centres in the UK in its annual charity giveaway. In August, the brand asked its followers on Instagram and Facebook to nominate their favourite independent animal charities for entry into a prize…

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Just for Pets named best Pet Retailer at industry awards

Just for Pets has been named as PetQuip’s UK Pet Retailer of the year 2021, having first won the award in 2019.  The group, which operates 18 pet stores around England and has a new website, said it has made “significant investments” into its stores and team members.  It has…

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PetMedix raises $37M in financing round

Petmedix has announced the completion of an oversubscribed $37M (£27M) Series B financing round that will be used to advance its pipeline through clinical development.  The investment brings two new investors into Petmedix: global technology company Tencent and Japanese corporation Kyoritsu Holdings, alongside continued support from U.S.-based investor Digitalis Ventures,…

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