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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Feb- 2016 -26 FebruaryCurrent Affairs
RSPCA welcomes European Parliament resolution to halt illegal cat and dog trade
The European Parliament (EP) is calling on the European Commission to take action to try to stop the illegal trafficking of dogs and cats. The RSPCA has welcomed the resolution; the issue has become a major concern for the charity, and other animal welfare organisations, since the Pet Travel Scheme…
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23 FebruaryCurrent Affairs
68 percent of pet owners not aware of the new microchipping law
Almost three quarters of owners are not aware of the new microchipping law with one in four still not having their dog chipped. In April 2016, it becomes law in England and Scotland that all dogs have to be microchipped by eight weeks old. Research commissioned by Pets at Home revealed…
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11 FebruaryCurrent Affairs
PIF CEO’s plea for YOUR help on a ground-breaking licensing review
The chief executive of the Pet Industry Federation (PIF), Nigel Baker, has issued a plea to all pet businesses to engage directly with the DEFRA consultation on the review of animal establishments licensing in England by completing PIF’s online survey on the issue. TheDEFRA consultation is seeking the views of stakeholders based…
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Jan- 2016 -29 JanuaryEditorial
Watch out pets! Storm blows rabbit onto roof
A rabbit was rescued from the roof of a bungalow in Omagh, County Tyrone on Friday morning. Bumper was catapulted to the top of a care home when his hutch was blown over during Storm Gertrude. The local fire service rescued the pet, as the care home’s staff were unable to access the…
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27 JanuaryCurrent Affairs
PDSA offers free workshops for veterinary professionals
Vet charity, PDSA, is offering free workshops to help veterinary professionals deliver new welfare checks known as ‘PetWise MOTs’. The checks focus on the five welfare needs, as defined in the Animal Welfare Acts, and follow reports that public awareness of these needs has dwindled*. Richard Casey, PDSA Pet Well-being…
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Dec- 2015 -8 DecemberCurrent Affairs
RSPCA teams rescue animals in flooded areas
Cats, dogs, rabbits, chickens and people were rescued by four teams of specially trained RSPCA officers during Storm Desmond. 20 flood trained officers travelling from across England and Wales to join their colleagues in Cumbria and Northumberland to assist the ongoing rescue operation. So far, the teams have assisted with securing the safety of…
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Nov- 2015 -23 NovemberCurrent Affairs
PIF receives go-ahead on petshop licensing scheme
The Pet Industry Federation (PIF) has announced its support to retail members in order to gain their pet shop licence. PIF has just entered into a Primary Authority coordinated partnership with City of London Corporation, to support PIF retail members across England and Wales. This scheme is designed to…
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23 NovemberProducts
Introducing a NEW dog food brand
New pet food brand, McAdams, has announced the launch of a dry pet food made using whole British free range chicken. The product is grain-free and meat meal-free. The chickens are sourced from ethical farms across the UK. The entire birds, minus head, feet and offal, are used in the making of McAdams.…
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Oct- 2015 -16 OctoberEditorial
‘Puppies are being traded like scrap’ says RSPCA
The UK spent nearly £4.6 billion on pets last year. The lucrative industry is home to professionals with a passion for animals. Most are highly concerned with welfare needs. Sadly, a small money-hungry minority have been shown to exploit dogs and other pets for financial gain, with no concern for…
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Aug- 2015 -26 AugustCurrent Affairs
Labradors are Britain’s favourite
As the nation gets ready to celebrate National Dog Day 2015 today, a survey of 2,000 dog lovers has found the Labrador Retriever tops the poll as the nation’s favourite dog, with the cute canine receiving almost double the votes of second place, German Shepherds. The UK’s top favourite breeds:…
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