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Italy has the highest number of pet-friendly hotels, research suggests

Italy has the highest number of hotels that allow pets, according to a study by Taxi2Airport. The top five countries with the highest number of pet-friendly hotels include Italy with 18,176 hotels. Russia with 10,831 sites alongside and Poland which has 8,521 pet friendly hotels. Croatia and Spain round off…

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CVS to launch an advanced clinical services network

Veterinary services provider CVS is set to develop a network of peripatetic advanced practitioners, with an aim to improve its service offerings. CVS has appointed Ben Walton to the role of director of the advanced clinical services network (ACSN). Walton is an RCVS Specialist in Orthopaedics at Chestergates Veterinary Specialists,…

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Pets at Home revenues soar as retailer increases market share

Pets at Home has announced it has seen revenues soar in its full-year results to March 2019. Total group revenue at the pet retailer rose by 6.9% to £961m, while profit before tax rose by 6.1% year-on-year up to £89.7m. Revenue at the firm’s vet group jumped up by 13.1%…

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Pets at Home launches new ‘Store of the Future’

Pet care retail chain Pets at Home has unveiled its new Store of the Future format in Stockport and Chesterfield following a multi-million pound investment. The new offering hopes to create a centre of “pet care excellence and exceptional customer service”, and put Pets at Home at the heart of…

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Scruffs enhances Chester Range with Divan pillow

Manchester-based pet company, Scruffs®, has announced the launch of a new Divan pillow bed to complement its existing Chester bedding collection. The Scruffs Chester Divan collection has been produced using a rich chenille fabric to upholster the outer of each dog bed. A luxurious, super-soft short plush cave-style cover surrounds…

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Pet food company gives beagle early present

A young beagle and his owner, who were subjected to a terrifying attack in a Birmingham park, were given an early Christmas present after Fish4Dogs heard about their ordeal. Two thugs attempted to steal one-year-old Chester from his owner, Adam Colvin, while they were walking in Sutton Park. Mr Colvin…

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Vets celebrate award with MP and his dog

  An MP and his dog were VIP guests at a veterinary hospital which is celebrating an outstanding award for its client care in a recent inspection. Conservative MP for Weaver Vale Graham Evans brought his family’s cross-border terrier Alfie for a quick check-up with Bruce Waddell who heads up…

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Dogs from puppy farms are more aggressive and fearful

Dogs that are bred on puppy farms have been found to be more aggressive, more fearful of other dogs and more likely to suffer separation anxiety as adults than dogs from reputable breeders, new research has shown. Animal scientists at Newcastle University have presented the first UK study looking at…

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QD Stores’ 14th annual ‘take your dog to work day’

For the 14th year running QD Stores held its ‘take your dog to work day’, where employees are encouraged to bring in the four-legged friends. The International Journal of Workplace Health Management recently said that taking a dog to work can reduce stress and make the job more satisfying for…

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QD Stores’ 14th annual ‘take your dog to work day’

For the 14th year running QD Stores held its ‘take your dog to work day’, where employees are encouraged to bring in the four-legged friends. The International Journal of Workplace Health Management recently said that taking a dog to work can reduce stress and make the job more satisfying for…

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