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BVA Northern Ireland and NI Veterinary Association elect new president

Dr Kirsten Dunbar has been named president of the Northern Ireland Branch of the British Veterinary Association (BVA) and the North of Ireland Veterinary Association (NIVA). Dunbar steps up into the role after a year as junior vice president for both associations. She succeeds Verner, who now moves into the…

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VetPartners fundraises £326,990 in 2024

Teams from VetPartners’ veterinary practices and associated animal healthcare businesses throughout the UK and Ireland ran marathons, climbed mountains, baked cakes and organised dog shows, pub quizzes and raffles to generate their best annual fundraising total. The events raised £172,146 during the year and VetPartners donated £154,844 through its charity…

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Ring launches new Treataway service for pets

Home security company Ring has introduced its new ‘Treataway’ service; takeaway-inspired meals for dogs, in collaboration with Alfie King, the 12-year-old Toy Poodle belonging to TV and radio presenter Mollie King. The takeaway meals curated by Ring are 100% dog-friendly and nutritious meals and include pizza, sushi and curry. The…

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KatKin welcomes Channel 5 vet as brand ambassador

KatKin has announced Channel 5’s Matt Jackson-Smith as its first vet ambassador. Jackson-Smith will support the brand by appearing in videos and at events to spread the word about fresh cat food. Jackson-Smith is one of the stars of Channel 5’s long-running show The Yorkshire Vet. He trained at the…

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The Nutriment Company acquires Totally Natural Pet Products

German premium pet food producer The Nutriment Company has acquired Scottish raw dog food maker Totally Natural Pet Products (TNPP) for an undisclosed amount. The Nutriment Company stated that the acquisition expands its premium, natural pet food portfolio and is also expected to bolster the brand’s presence in Central Europe.…

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Deliveroo launches Deliver-Woof

Deliveroo has announced the launch of ‘Deliver-Woof’, an Easter chocolate treat created especially for dogs in collaboration with Woodgreen Pets Charity. The new chocolate egg is 100% dog-friendly and is made with dog-safe ingredients and added vitamin A and D – both essential nutrients for dogs. The treat, which is…

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Scottish SPCA teams up with Tesco to run a series of Pet Aid roadshows

Scottish SPCA has expanded its services in the community by partnering with Tesco to run a series of Pet Aid roadshows, the first of their kind, across Scotland. Taking place at eight Tesco stores throughout September and October, Scottish SPCA will host events at stores in Edinburgh, Glasgow, Thurso, Ayr,…

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VetPartners acquires Isabelle Vets

VetPartners has announced the acquisition of Guernsey’s oldest veterinary practice, Isabelle Vets. Isabelle Vets, which has been looking after Guernsey’s pets, farm animals and horses since 1919, is the first veterinary practice from the island to join VetPartners. Led by vets, VetPartners was established by CEO Jo Malone in November…

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Pets at Home appoints new NE director

Pets at Home has announced the appointment of Dr Natalie-Jane Macdonald MBE as a new non-executive director. The appointment will come into effect on 27 May 2023 and upon her appointment to the board, she will also become a member of the Nomination and Corporate Governance Committee and the ESG…

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Jollyes to open new Port Glasgow store

Pet retailer Jollyes will open a new store in Port Glasgow, Scotland on 25 February 2023. The 5,000 square feet store, its sixth in Scotland, will employ 12 staff, led by store manager Andria Keelan. Keelan, 28, joins Jollyes after 13 years at Argos. The new store will offer frozen…

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