Easter
This coverage examines the impact of Easter on the UK petcare industry, focusing on seasonal trading opportunities for retailers, wholesalers, distributors, and supply chain operators. Pet Gazette reports on promotional campaigns, themed product launches, consumer spending trends, and case studies from pet businesses capitalising on the holiday period. Our coverage provides pet trade professionals with insights to plan marketing strategies, manage stock, and maximise sales during this key seasonal event.
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Sep- 2020 -3 SeptemberBusiness
SMEs ‘plagued’ by late payments
UK freelancers and small business owners continue to be plagued by the problem of late payment, according to new research by cloud accounting software company Freeagent. Analysis of over two million invoices sent by FreeAgent customers between January 2019 and June 2020 has revealed the “startling impact” of late payment…
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Jul- 2020 -17 JulyFeatures
How to avoid needing to see vet for your pet during the lockdown
As the UK continues to battle with the Covid-19 pandemic, is particularly important to avoid pets needing to see a vet during this period. Many vets are able to offer consultations and prescribe urgent medications and treatments remotely, each vet practice can advise how supplies can be collected as procedures…
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13 JulyCharities
Puppy smuggling trade continues during lockdown, says Dogs Trust
Dogs Trust is warning the public about the perils of buying dogs via online adverts after rescuing dozens of smuggled pups since the start of lockdown worth tens of thousands of pounds that were destined to be sold on to unsuspecting UK buyers during the peak of the lockdown puppy-buying…
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8 JulyFeatures
Mexican Rose Finch
I once saw a group of quite large and very attractive finches in a cage at a local bird traders’ facility. This would have been in the late 1980s early 1990s. These were large birds, steady on the perch with a robust beak and attractive red/pink plumage over the head…
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Apr- 2020 -20 AprilCoronavirus
BSAVA issues vaccination guidance
The BSAVA has published its latest vaccination guidance for small animal practitioners during the nationwide lockdown. The association has issued the advice in order to support the “updated, top line” advice previously issued by the RCVS and BVA over the Easter weekend. The BSAVA said that all guidance was evidence-based,…
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9 AprilPet Owners
Dogs Trust appeals to keep chocolate out of reach of dogs
Dogs Trust is appealing dog owners to be vigilant and keep the chocolate out of reach of their pets. With the bank holiday weekend approaching, Dogs Trust are aiming to raise awareness of the continued risk that the consumption of chocolate poses to canines. Lauren Price, from Gloucester, recently had…
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3 AprilIndustry News
Keep chocolate away from pets this Easter, urges BVA
The BVA is urging pet owners to keep chocolate Easter treats out of reach from pets in order to avoid an emergency trip to the vets during the ongoing pandemic. The association warned that strict Covid-19 measures mean that vets are only able to see emergency cases, follow strict social…
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Feb- 2020 -20 FebruaryBusiness Bites
Boeing’s tanks fuel new concerns, house prices on the up, Lloyds in the doldrums, hazardous chemicals a pest in poorer countries
Boeing’s faulty plane woes have worsened after ‘foreign object debris’ (FOD) was found in the fuel tanks of two ground 737 Max aircraft – that’s the model that has had two fatal crashes and become the subject of Congressional investigation in the United States. The manufacturer had to ground the entire…
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Jan- 2020 -17 JanuaryCharities
Dogs Trust issues warning over ‘dogfishing’ scam
The Dogs Trust has issued a warning about a recent ‘dogfishing’ scam that is affecting dog lovers in the UK. New statistics from the charity revealed that “thousands” have been conned or “dogfished” into buying puppies illegally imported into the UK. The charity polled over 2,000 puppy owners to gauge…
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10 JanuaryRetailers
Goodsons Bros Pet Superstore closes after 51 years
Norwich-based family-run pet store, Goodson Bros Pet Superstore has closed its doors after 51 years. Roger and Michael Goodson, who ran the business, closed the superstore in Magdalen Road before Christmas and have put the building up for sale according to the Eastern Daily Press. The shop was opened in…
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