Glasgow

Street Art Aims To Save Dogs

2010 is a year that always sticks in my mind. The RSPCA announced the shocking statistic that three dogs were abandoned every hour over Christmas. There’s a similar story every December as a percentage of pets bought as presents are returned or left without a home. Over 30 years after…

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PAWSitively expands into new premises

After baking thousands of dog biscuits in her family home, businesswoman Chris Louttit is planning to expand her company and open her own manufacturing unit in East Kilbride. ‘Since I started making my own dog treats I must’ve baked somewhere in the region of 60,000 dog biscuits in the kitchen…

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Killer diet threat to millions of UK pets

Take-aways, biscuits, chips and even alcohol – are all fuelling an ongoing obesity crisis for British petsa ccording to vet charity PDSA.   It has found that more than 10 million pets are being given fatty treats, due to owners sharing their own unhealthy eating habits with their pets in a well-intentioned but…

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PFMA plans for the future of the UK’s pets

In March, the Pet Food Manufacturer’s Association (PFMA) brought together key figures in the pet care sector to highlight the issue of pet obesity and look at how the industry could tackle this growing problem. The Pet Obesity Question Time launched the start of the PFMA’s #Get Pets Fit campaign…

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Stuart Reid elected RCVS vice president

Professor Stuart Reid was elected to be the next vice president of the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons (RCVS) at the RCVS council’s March meeting. Reid, principal of the Royal Veterinary College, joined the RCVS council in 2005 and has served on a variety of committees. “It is an honour…

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Bestway announces £10million investment for Bestpets

Bestway Wholesale Group has announced a £10 million investment plan to expand its Batleys Bestpets group of specialist wholesale outlets. Operations director of Batleys and Bestpets Martin Race said: “Since the addition of Bestpets to the company in 2005, we have seen considerable growth and a complete belief in what…

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Bestway announces £10million investment for Bestpets

Bestway Wholesale Group has announced a £10 million investment plan to expand its Batleys Bestpets group of specialist wholesale outlets. Operations director of Batleys and Bestpets Martin Race said: “Since the addition of Bestpets to the company in 2005, we have seen considerable growth and a complete belief in what…

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