Cambridge
This coverage reports on petcare industry news and business developments in Cambridge, serving professionals across the cityโs retail, wholesale, and supply chain sectors. Pet Gazette covers independent pet shops, major retail chains, distributors, wholesalers, and logistics providers, offering insights into local market trends, store openings, regulatory updates, and commercial growth opportunities. From retail operations to distribution strategies, our Cambridge coverage helps pet trade professionals stay informed and competitive.
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Mar- 2018 -14 MarchEvents
Police dog awarded animals’ George Cross
A courageous police dog, who sustained near-fatal stab wounds when apprehending an armed suspect while on duty, is to receive the PDSA Gold Medal โ known as the animalsโ George Cross โ for his bravery and devotion. Police Dog Finn, who is now retired from service with Hertfordshire Constabulary, almost…
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Feb- 2018 -1 FebruaryCompany Profile
Company Profile: Sure Petcare
Ten years ago, Cambridge physicist, Dr Nick Hill, decided to solve an ongoing problem. His cat, Flipper, was being terrorised by neighbourโs moggies who entered the house through the cat flap. Nick created SureFlap along with a new cat flap, which could be linked to petsโ unique microchips. Other cats…
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Jan- 2018 -15 JanuaryFunny
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 RSPCAโs 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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8 JanuaryCelebrities
Disney and the Royal family influence 2017โs top pet names
The most popular pet names for new animal companions in the UK are Charlie, Poppy and Bella for the second year in a row, according to figures from Pets at Home. Pets at Home surveyed new additions to its VIP Club – which has six million members – and found…
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Oct- 2017 -19 OctoberIndustry News
First training day for new Vet Futures student ambassadors
The Association of Veterinary Students (AVS) held the first training day for its new Vet Futures Student Ambassadors last Thursday. The day was hosted by the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons (RCVS) and the British Veterinary Association (BVA), and supported by the Veterinary Schools Council. Two students each from the…
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11 OctoberCurrent Affairs
Just for Pets saved by Pedigree Wholesale
Just for Pets has been bought out of administration by Pedigree Wholesale. In addition to Just for Pets being rescued from administration, the company will maintain employment of nearly 200 staff from its head office and store operations in 18 locations across the country. The predominantly Midlands-based stores announced that…
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5 OctoberCurrent Affairs
Nutritional Roadshow set for vet students
A nutritional roadshow, featuringย Behavioural Medicine specialist, Sarah Heath, will take place thanks to ROYAL CANIN. The annual roadshow will visit all nine vet schools across the UK and Ireland from 10 October ย to 15ย November and will feature an interactive lecture exploring the role of food in the initiation, management and…
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Sep- 2017 -22 SeptemberCurrent Affairs
New BVA president hopes to ‘work together’
Senior lecturer at the Royal Veterinary College (RVC) John Fishwick was today announced as president for the British Veterinary Association (BVA) for 2017/2018. After graduating from Cambridge University in 1985, John worked in small animal and farm animal general practice. Specialising in cattle health and production, he became a lecturer…
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Aug- 2017 -1 AugustCurrent Affairs
Monkfield Nutrition Ltd. acquires the aquatic side of Arcadia Products Plc
Monkfield Nutrition Ltd. has acquired the aquatic side of the Arcadia Products Plc business.ย This comes shortly after the successful acquisition of Arcadia Reptile in spring 2017. Within a few months stock availability has moved from approximately 50 percent to 93 percent across the Arcadia Reptile range. Several new products have…
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Mar- 2017 -1 MarchCurrent Affairs
Monkfield Nutrition and Arcadia join forces
Monkfield Nutrition Ltd. is delighted to announce that it has acquired the reptile and bird elements of the Arcadia Products Plc business known as โArcadia Reptileโ. John Courteney-Smith MRSB ย from โArcadia Reptileโ will join the Monkfield team. John will continue with his excellent work as โhead of science and innovationโ,…
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