Edinburgh
This coverage reports on petcare industry news and business developments in Edinburgh, serving professionals across the city’s 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 supply chain management, our Edinburgh coverage helps pet trade professionals stay informed and competitive.
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Feb- 2018 -5 FebruaryIndustry News
Brits spend £210m on pets this Valentine’s Day
Half of Brits will ditch their dates to spend money on pets this Valentine’s Day, according to research released today. A study of UK pet owners* commissioned by experts in raw and natural pet food, Natures Menu, has revealed that almost half (47 percent) will buy a pet a gift this…
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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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Jun- 2017 -2 JuneLatest News
RCVS and BSAVA work together on PDP research project
The Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons (RCVS) and the British Small Animal Veterinary Association (BSAVA) are working together to conduct a research project to evaluate the impact of the Professional Development Phase (PDP) on veterinary graduates. The College’s PDP is a period of structured self-assessment, reflection and development designed to…
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May- 2017 -26 MayCurrent Affairs
UK high street could receive £3bn this Bank Holiday
The UK high street business is expected to receive £3 billion* this May bank holiday, according to Worldpay. The weaker pound has prompted a staycation frenzy, as thrifty Brits choose to spend the long weekends closer to home. New data from payments processor Worldpay reveals that in post-Brexit Britain, where foreign…
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10 MayCurrent Affairs
Mars Petcare offers brighter futures to UK cats and dogs
Mars Petcare has named the latest recipients of its Feeding Brighter Futures Grants Programme. The programme assists rehoming centres by providing much needed grants. Fourteen UK animal rescue homes across the country – all members of the Association of Dog and Cats Homes (ADCH) – will share £120,000. The grants…
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Mar- 2017 -1 MarchFunny
Bella knocks Alfie off top spot
Bella has been hailed the most popular pet name in the UK, pipping Alfie to the post for the first time since 2014. Bella also ranks as the nation’s favourite name for dogs. Charlie tops the charts for the most popular feline name – dominating the position for the fourth…
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Feb- 2017 -14 FebruaryCurrent Affairs
New government cyber security centre opens
A new cyber security centre has been officially opened by Her Majesty The Queen today. The government’s National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC) will use the new London office as its operational nerve centre in a bid to stop the growing threat of online attacks. His Royal Highness The Duke of Edinburgh…
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Nov- 2016 -22 NovemberLatest News
Registrations open for first Mind Matters Initiative Research Symposium
The inaugural Mind Matters Initiative (MMI) Research Symposium will take place on Friday, 20 January 2017, at the University of Edinburgh’s Pollock Halls, under the theme ‘Understanding and supporting veterinary mental health’. The event will bring together those involved in research into mental health and wellbeing in the veterinary profession…
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Oct- 2016 -26 OctoberLatest News
Gudrun Ravetz elected new president of the BVA
Gudrun Ravetz has been named the new president of the British Veterinary Association (BVA). Sean Wensley, the previous president, concluded his year in the role on September 22 with a final final Presidential Address to 140 people at the BVA Members’ Day. Sean emphasised the strength of the profession in changing times and will…
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Sep- 2016 -23 SeptemberVeterinary
Gudrun Ravetz elected new president of the BVA
Gudrun Ravetz has been named the new president of the British Veterinary Association (BVA). Sean Wensley, the previous president, concluded his year in the role on September 22 with a final final Presidential Address to 140 people at the BVA Members’ Day. Sean emphasised the strength of the profession in changing times and will…
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