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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Jul- 2016 -26 JulyScience
Doctors and vets save dogs’ lives with pioneering technique
A cutting edge technique has been used to save the lives of dogs with dodgy tickers. Veterinary cardiologists at Davies Veterinary Specialists (DVS) have teamed up with human doctors from St Bartholomew’s Hospital in London. Their pioneering procedure is used regularly in human medicine but is rarely available for pets. Dogs with fast,…
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14 JulyCurrent Affairs
Emaciated dog finds happiness
An emaciated dog who has passed from owner to owner has finally found happiness at his new home, after being rescued by The Mayhew Animal Home. When officers first discovered ten year old Labrador and collie cross, Ben, he was emaciated and living in poor conditions. Three months later, with the help…
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Jun- 2016 -23 JuneCurrent Affairs
Over 5,000 dogs reported stolen since 2013
More than 5,000 dogs have been reported stolen to police forces in England and Wales since the start of 2013, a BBC investigation has found. Figures obtained under the Freedom of Information Act show a 22.6 percent rise in reports in two years, reports the BBC. Calls for a specific…
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10 JuneCelebrities
Paul O’Grady named the nation’s favourite dog owner
Paul O’Grady has knocked the Queen the top spot and been named as the nation’s favourite dog owner. The ‘For the Love of Dogs’ presenter came out top dog ahead of Her Majesty, chat show host Graham Norton and X Factor’s Simon Cowell. The poll by tails.com also found that a third of people…
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3 JuneCurrent Affairs
The Good Citizen Dog Training Scheme award winners announced
The Good Citizen Dog Training Scheme Awards, hosted by the Kennel Club, celebrated some of the people and organisations working with dogs. The annual prize-giving ceremony recognises the efforts of individuals, canine organisations and local authorities nationwide which have invested their time and energy into helping to train dogs and…
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May- 2016 -25 MayCurrent Affairs
Retailer-sponsored assistance dog completes training
Maisy, a black Labrador, has completed her training as an assistance dog with charity Canine Partners, with help from £20,000 sponsorship donation from pet retailer Pets Corner. The charity provides assistance dogs to adults with a range of disabilities to enable them to live more independent lives. Maisy was partnered with…
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18 MayCurrent Affairs
Charity honours dog who saved missing woman
A three year old Labrador from Selkirk is being given a commendation by vet charity PDSA after successfully finding a critically injured missing woman in blizzard conditions. Auburn-haired Search and Rescue dog Rauour – which means ‘red’ in Icelandic – was presented with his PDSA Commendation by the charity’s vet…
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6 MayCurrent Affairs
Labradors ‘most cared for’ dog in pet care company survey
Pet-care provider, Petpals, surveyed its members to discover which breed of dog they care for the most. The Labrador Retriever was voted ‘most cared for’ dog with 39 percent of the vote. The second favourite was the Cocker Spaniel at 28 percent. The business’ core role is dog walking and dog boarding. The company’s 50-plus business…
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4 MayIndustry News
Eukanuba reveals key to dogs’ longevity
Pet nutrition expert, Eukanuba, has uncovered some of the contributing factors to healthy ageing and exceptional longevity in dogs. The company has revealed the results of a ten year journey exploring some of the key factors that can help promote healthy ageing. The Longevity Council (Professor Stuart Carmichael, Dr Penny…
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Apr- 2016 -22 AprilCurrent Affairs
RSPCA releases video of man punching dog
The RSPCA has launched an appeal for information after a man was captured on camera punching a dog. On April 17, a member of the public was parked up at the seafront in Margate, Kent, when he heard the sound of a dog in distress. He saw a man leading a black…
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