Labrador
This coverage explores the Labrador breed within the UK petcare industry, focusing on its popularity, care needs, and relevance to retailers, wholesalers, and service providers. Pet Gazette reports on breed trends, health considerations, nutritional requirements, training advice, and product innovations tailored to Labradors. Our coverage provides pet trade professionals with insights to guide product development, retail offerings, and marketing strategies for one of the UK’s most popular dog breeds.
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Feb- 2021 -15 FebruaryProducts
Fenella Smith launches new dog bed range
Eponymous British designer Fenella Smith has launched a new dog bed range, inspired by the designers own labrador Bramble and Monty her border collie. Available in small and large the new dog beds have fully removable covers on both the bolsters and pillows, are machine washable at 30 degrees and…
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Jul- 2020 -20 JulyVeterinary
BSAVA launches science webinar series
The BSAVA has launched its series of science webinars to take a closer look at some of the papers published in the Journal of Small Animal Practice (JSAP). In each webinar the authors of featured papers will discuss the results and application of their papers with a panel and answer…
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Jun- 2020 -26 JuneTips
The UK’s 10 Most Popular Dogs in 2020
Over 26% of the entire population of adults in the UK own a dog, translating to over 10 million dogs living in the UK right now. Experts believe that because many dogs aren’t actually registered, the estimate could go as high as 11 million canines. Our vet database is the…
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26 JuneFeatures
Helping your dog overcome anxiety and stress
The recent changes to people’s everyday lives may have caused some disruption to your dog’s daily routines, resulting in them feeling overwhelmed or anxious. For many dog owners, it may be difficult to know when your dog is experiencing anxiety, and different situations may trigger some dogs in different ways. …
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Apr- 2020 -15 AprilIndustry News
The Kennel Club expands its online academy
The Kennel Club has announced the expansion of the Kennel Club Academy with the addition of four new breed films on its online education facility. The films are the latest addition in a “growing series of resources” to help the public improve their knowledge on different dog breeds. The most…
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Feb- 2020 -11 FebruaryFeatures
Do your bit for dog health by recommending pre-mating health testing
Promoting dog health schemes is one of my goals this year. As vets, we regularly see cases of debilitating and distressing inherited conditions in day to day practice, but we know that many people may wrongly believe these tests are only relevant for Kennel Club-registered pedigrees. I often saw Labrador…
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Jan- 2020 -31 JanuaryPet Owners
The Kennel Club and Weatherbys launch CombiBreed all-in-one tests
Non-profit organisation The Kennel Club and supplier Weatherbys has launched its CombiBreed health tests packages for eight new breeds. The tests have been created to “provide a “simplified process for canine genetic health testing for the benefit of both dog breeders and owners, and help to eradicate some of the…
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21 JanuaryIndustry News
Hip and elbow screening improves long-term dog health, study suggests
A new study has revealed a marked general improvement in hip and elbow scores for some of the UK’s most commonly health-screened dog breeds. The research carried out by The Kennel Club’s team, examined the importance and impact of health schemes for hip or elbow dysplasia on the long-term health…
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20 JanuaryFeatures
The growing problem of obesity in dogs
Obesity is a growing problem in dogs. However, the 2019 Burns Pet Nutrition Pet Census found that 89% of dog owners think their pet’s weight is normal. In 2018 the PFMA (Pet Food Manufactures Association) surveyed Veterinary Professionals at the London Vet Show and found that 74% believed that obesity…
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8 JanuaryCharities
Assistance dog campaign backed by dog training centre
Gloucestershire dog training and rehoming centre CK9 School is supporting an assistance dog campaign run by ex-army medic, Richard Mearns. Mearns has launched the #NotJustADog campaign that aims to increase awareness of working assistance dogs and provide more support for soldiers with PTSD. After being deployed to Iraq in 2003,…
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