Covid-19
Covid-19 disrupted every level of the UK pet industry — from in-store operations and customer behaviour to global supply chains and product availability. Under this tag, Pet Gazette examines the commercial impact of the Covid-19 pandemic on pet shops, distributors, importers, and suppliers. Coverage includes lockdown trading conditions, workforce challenges, logistics disruption, e-commerce growth, and the long-term shift in consumer purchasing patterns. We also report on government support schemes, safety regulations, and how the pandemic has reshaped strategic planning across the petcare sector.
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Mar- 2020 -20 MarchCharities
Dogs Trust implements new measures amid Covid-19 outbreak
The Dogs Trust has announced that it has introduced a “plan of action” to allow its continued operation, after “closely monitoring” the government’s advice regarding coronavirus. The first measure introduced is the introduction of an appointment-only system for its rehoming centres, effective 21 March. No walk-in members of the public…
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19 MarchTechnology
Pet care app launches 24/7 service
Pet care app Joii announced it will now be available 24 hours a day, seven days a week, as the Covid-19 virus unfolds. The app allows pet owners to hold video consultations with vets, with 35 experienced, UK-based vet surgeons and nurses on hand to provide veterinary care advice. As…
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19 MarchVeterinary
TVM UK offers virtual CPD training
Animal health group TVM UK has announced plans to help veterinary practices continue with CPD studies during the Covid-19 pandemic. The group will now offer veterinary surgeons and nurses CPD sessions via a live virtual stream. The sessions are to take place at lunchtimes, and aims to keep those in…
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18 MarchRetailers
Project Blu makes 1,000 face masks to help with Covid-19 outbreak
Sustainable pet brand Project Blu has temporarily turned its production away from pet accessories into making facemasks for the ‘at risk’ local community. Michele Carbone, co-founder of Project Blu said Covid 19 is the first globalised emergency for mankind, it has woken our conscience. From this point onwards, worldwide viruses…
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18 MarchVeterinary
BVA issues updated Covid-19 guidance for vets
The British Veterinary Association (BVA) has issued new guidance for the veterinary profession amid the Covid-19 pandemic. The association said that every practice should now be carrying out individual risk assessments, and consider whether it is “appropriate” to continue with routine consultations. According to new guidelines, practices should also practice…
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17 MarchVeterinary
RCVS suspends EMS requirements amid outbreak
The Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons (RCVS) council will “temporarily suspend” requirements for veterinary students and degree programmes regarding extra-mural studies (EMS) amid the coronavirus outbreak. Students would typically be required to complete a minimum of 38 weeks of EMS through their degree programme to gain real-life work experience and…
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16 MarchEvents
BSAVA Congress 2020 cancelled
The British Small Animal Veterinary Association (BSAVA) has announced that its Congress 2020 will be cancelled amid the Covid-19 pandemic. The event was scheduled to take place between Thursday 2 April and Sunday 05 April 2020 in Birmingham. Its cancellation comes only two weeks after the BSAVA said that the…
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16 MarchFeatures
What will the spread of coronavirus mean for businesses?
The serious health concerns brought about by the coronavirus outbreak (officially Covid-19) have been well documented, as nations impose travel restrictions and enter quarantine to tackle the spread. The UK Government recently confirmed that sick employees will receive statutory sick pay from the first day off work, not the fourth,…
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10 MarchVeterinary
Vet Help Direct launches new video platform amid Covid-19 outbreak
Vet Help Direct is launching its new video platform to help veterinary practices contingency planning for a Covid-19 outbreak. The video platform will be available free of charge at this time to allow veterinary practices to continue to maintain cash flow and a service to their clients, even those unable…
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10 MarchBusiness
Calls for ‘discretionary business rates relief’ amid Coronavirus outbreak
Colliers International has called on the UK Government to consider and to fund a system of “discretionary rate relief” for businesses impacted by the Coronavirus. The commercial real estate company said this is one of the measures that could “alleviate business pain” in this week’s Budget. It added that against…
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