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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Jan- 2018 -22 JanuaryIndustry News
Dogs help boost sales at work
Allowing dogs into the workplace – an appropriate workplace, of course, with no hazards or staff with a phobia of dogs – is proven to reduce stress and boost morale. Burns Pet Nutrition has released a list of five reasons dogs should go to work. Dogs reduce sick days Studies by…
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Dec- 2017 -14 DecemberCurrent Affairs
Dog survives 30ft plunge from bridge
A four-year-old Labrador from Glasgow has survived a horrific 30-foot fall from a bridge, thanks to PDSA vets. Owner Elizabeth Brydon (36) was out walking in Glasgow’s Linn Park with her beloved pooch when, without warning, he suddenly jumped up over the wall of the bridge, plummeting onto the rocky…
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Nov- 2017 -21 NovemberFeatures
Content Marketing: Reaching your customers
JESSICA MACCIO, DIRECTOR AT PR, SOCIAL MEDIA AND DIGITAL AGENCY, WOLFSTAR, EXPLAINS HOW TO REACH PET OWNERS USING CONTENT MARKETING Content marketing is a relatively new term for the same tactics PR professionals have been using for many years. Creating content that tells a story, engages with the reader and…
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Oct- 2017 -11 OctoberFeatures
Meet the entrepreneur behind Bruce’s Doggy Daycare
Entrepreneur and former dog walker Bruce Casalis (above, left) turned his passion for pets into a thriving business. In 2009 he opened Bruce’s Doggy Daycare in Cobham. Rising demand and a long waiting list led to the launch of a second premises in Ripley. He now has over 42 staff…
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11 OctoberIndustry News
Forthglade supports National Guide Dog Week
Forthglade has been supporting Guide Dogs as its lead charity for almost two years. One of their first projects was sponsoring a puppy through the charity’s Name a Puppy Campaign. Ruby, a very bouncy black Labrador Retriever-cross soon arrived on the scene and Forthglade followed her progress with regular pupdates…
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Jul- 2017 -13 JulyCurrent Affairs
Pet oxygen masks could save animals’ lives
Not for profit organisation, Smokey Paws, aims to increase the number of specially designed pet oxygen masks available to the UK fire service. It hopes to provide specialist equipment for organisations with multiple animals, such as kennels and catteries, so that pets have a better chance of survival. Smokey Paws was set…
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May- 2017 -30 MayCurrent Affairs
RVC highlights health concerns for popular dog breeds
The French Bulldog is expected to become the most registered dog in 2017, overtaking the Labrador Retrievers’ 27-year reign at the top, reports the Royal Veterinary College (RVC). New research shows that appearance is the number one reason owners purchase flat-faced breeds, attracted by their large, round, wide-set eyes, and flat…
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Mar- 2017 -14 MarchLatest News
Over 5,000 reported dog thefts since 2011, finds MP
As part of Pet Theft Awareness Week (14 to 21 March 2017), Dog Theft Awareness Day is being held on Tuesday 14 March at Portcullis House, Houses of Parliament. With dog theft increasing year on year, Gareth Johnson, MP for Dartford and owner of a Labrador is hosting the event. He aims to bring…
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13 MarchCurrent Affairs
Over 5,000 reported dog thefts since 2011, finds MP
As part of Pet Theft Awareness Week (14 to 21 March 2017), The Stolen and Missing Pets Alliance event is being held on Tuesday 14 March at Portcullis House, Houses of Parliament. With dog theft increasing year on year, Gareth Johnson, MP for Dartford and owner of a Labrador is hosting the event. He…
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Feb- 2017 -16 FebruaryCurrent Affairs
Dog receives national devotion award
A dog from Cardiff is the latest recipient of a prized devotion award from veterinary charity PDSA. Black Labrador, Bella, was nominated for her PDSA Commendation by owner Wayne Mayor (50), from Barry, for helping to alert others if he is about to have a life-threatening collapse. Wayne adopted Bella…
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