Hertfordshire

Vetpol appoints new professional development lead

Hertfordshire-based veterinary SQP regulator Vetpol Ltd has appointed Lisa Giddings as professional development lead, starting from March. Drawing on her experience in the veterinary sector and “strong reputation” in the industry, Giddings will play a large part in assisting with the planning of Vetpol’s first ever SQP Congress, taking place…

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Book Your Pet launches campaign for disabled animals charity

Book Your Pet has launched a new charity initiative to support Pumpkin and Friends, a charity that provides assistance for disabled dogs. Their aim is to raise £1,000 to fund five free wheelchairs that will transform the lives of dog’s with disabilities similar to Pumpkin’s. Over the next two months,…

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RVC: Diabetes remission research progress

Diabetes mellitus (DM) is a common disease among domestic cats and is estimated to affect 1 in 200 cats in the UK. Although this prevalence might not seem overwhelming, diabetic cats require daily insulin treatment and frequent consultation by veterinary surgeons and so managing diabetic cats accounts for a substantial…

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Hownd secures £250k investment

Hownd, which specialises in ethical pet grooming and feeding products, has secured a £250,000 investment in a bid to help expand its product range and enter new markets.  According to the group, the funding from Growth Lending will also enable it to increase its direct sales to customers, alongside sales…

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Barking Heads partners with Standon Calling

Barking Heads, an all-natural, ethical dog food brand, has announced an exclusive partnership with what is reportedly the UK’s “most dog-friendly” music festival, Standon Calling.  The partnership marks the first time the Hertfordshire-based music festival and Barking Heads have partnered to deliver a “completely new experience for festival goers and…

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Advances in veterinary ophthalmology

With so much of life appearing to grind to a halt over the past year, it is easy to lose sight of progress happening away from the eerily quiet high streets. Just as with human medicine, the world of veterinary medicine and research has been progressing, despite the challenging circumstances.…

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NAWT names Rob Mitchell as CEO

Rescue and rehoming charity National Animal Welfare Trust (NAWT) has appointed Rob Mitchell as its new chief executive officer. Mitchell joins the charity following a career in retail – first starting out at B&Q and latterly working as general manager, shop operations with the John Lewis Partnership. Outside of working…

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Sure Petcare and Wood Green celebrate partnership milestone

Pet tech company Sure Petcare is celebrating its five-year partnership with animal charity Wood Green.  According to the charity, the smart pet product specialist has made “immeasurable differences” to cats in need through the provision of technology, sponsoring and fitting a summerhouse and running a successful affiliate scheme. Sure Petcare’s…

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Broadreach Nature partners with PawSquad

Broadreach Nature has revealed it is offering free veterinary support to customers during the ongoing pandemic.  The Hertfordshire-based natural pet healthcare business will now offer customers complimentary, full online access to veterinary support, as well as deliver veterinary approved and developed natural healthcare products and premium pet foods. The business…

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Natural Instinct donates dog food to National Animal Welfare Trust amid Covid-19 crisis

Raw pet food brand Natural Instinct has announced it has donated its raw dog food to the charity The National Animal Welfare Trust, amid the Covid-19 crisis. The National Animal Welfare Trust cares for and rehomes around 1,200 animals per year. Working within the communities it serves, the charity supports…

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