England
England is home to a wide range of pet industry businesses, from high street pet shops and regional chains to major manufacturers and distributors. Pet Gazette’s coverage spans commercial developments across the country — including shop openings and closures, wholesale operations, supply chain logistics, regional retail trends, and brand expansion strategies. We report on market dynamics affecting pet food, accessories, grooming, and health products, with a particular focus on how these trends impact pet retailers, importers, and wholesalers operating across England’s towns, cities, and rural communities.
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Jun- 2019 -20 JuneFeatures
The impact of extreme weather on ponds
The Met Office recently revealed that the UK is experiencing hotter days and more “tropical nights”. This is in addition to the country being exposed to more weather extremes over the last 10 years than previous decades. With this in mind, it’s safe to say that extreme summers and winters…
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7 JuneManufacturers
Forthglade launches new award
Devon-based pet food makers Forthglade, has announced the launch of the ‘South West England’s Most Dog Friendly Pub of the Year Awards 2019/20’, in association with the South West Tourism Awards. The awards will run individually across four regions; Devon, Cornwall, Dorset, plus Bristol, Bath and Somerset. The winners from…
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May- 2019 -29 MayManufacturers
Study suggests link between cat TB and commercial raw food diet
Cases of tuberculosis in indoor cats may have been linked to a particular type of raw pet food, research has suggested. Some 13 cats from across the UK are thought to have been affected so far and experts have stressed that the risk to people is very low. The issue…
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9 MayPet Owners
Vets warning as potentially fatal dog disease spreads in UK
Vets are issuing a warning to dog owners as a potentially fatal dog disease has now spread throughout the UK. Lungworm was originally believed to be limited to southern regions, but research has revealed the parasite’s presence in northern areas of England, and even Scotland, which were not previously considered…
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1 MayScience
Neutering female dogs trebles risk of urinary incontinence
Neutering female dogs makes them three times more likely to develop urinary incontinence (UI), a new study has revealed. The research, carried out by the Royal Veterinary College’s (RVC) VetCompass programme, also indicated the females of certain breeds were more prone to UI than others. Hungarian Vizslas, Doberman, Weimaraners and…
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Apr- 2019 -18 AprilVeterinary
‘Undesirable behaviour’ largest cause of death in dogs under three
New research has found “undesirable behaviour” as the highest cause of death in dogs living in England that die under the age of three. It is estimated that 24% of households in the UK own a dog, however a recent VetCompass study of dogs under the care of primary-care veterinary…
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18 AprilCelebrities
Huawei and Louis Smith join forces with RSPCA to rehome pets
Smartphone brand Huawei has partnered with animal rescue charity RSPCA, as new research revealed when it comes to adopting pets, 56% of Brits would skip over an animal looking for a home, if their profile picture wasn’t “up to scratch”. To help some of the thousands of rescue pets waiting…
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10 AprilCharities
Experts issue advice on questions to ask puppy breeders
The British Veterinary Association (BVA), Animal Welfare Foundation (AWF) and RSPCA have partnered this National Pet Month (1 April – 6 May) to encourage anyone thinking of buying a puppy to always use The Puppy Contract and ask important questions. New statistics from BVA’s Voice of the Veterinary Profession survey…
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Feb- 2019 -27 FebruaryVeterinary
Warning as dog contracts ‘rare’ disease from slugs and snails
A vet has issued a warning to dog owners after a Wirral family almost lost their beloved pet to a rare and deadly disease linked to slugs and snails. Vet Dylan Payne, of Acorn Veterinary Centre in West Kirby, is part of the team helping eight year old black Labrador…
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25 FebruaryCharities
Scottie dogs in danger according to Kennel Club list
A new list released by the Kennel Club has revealed that Scottish Terriers are in danger, with owners opting for alternative breeds. The list saw only 438 Scottish Terriers registered with the club, a 38% decline over the last five years. The black wire-haired dog is being overtaken by breeds…
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