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RCVS appoints new junior vice president

The Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons (RCVS) has announced the appointment of Tim Hutchinson MRCVS as its new junior vice president. Hutchinson is a small animal veterinary surgeon based in South Oxfordshire.  He is  also a managing partner of Larkmead Vets and also a director at the independent veterinary community…

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Mars launches study programme on pets’ contribution to human wellbeing

Mars Incorporated has announced the launch of the Pets and Wellbeing Study (PAWS) programme exploring the impact of cats and dogs on mental health and wellbeing. Led by the Waltham Petcare Science Institute in collaboration with leading academic institutions and experts, PAWS will examine the connection between pets and human…

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Northwest Veterinary Specialists appoints new clinical director

Linnaeus-owned Northwest Veterinary Specialists in Sutton Weaver, Cheshire, has promoted head of oncology and internal medicine Mary Marrington to the role of clinical director. Marrington graduated from Cambridge University in 2002 before working at the RSPCA Greater Manchester Animal Hospital for five years, before completing a residency in oncology at…

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Mersey Raw launches new packaging

Raw pet food business, Mersey Raw that has seen an impressive 300% growth rate in its first two years of business hitting £1m worth of sales, has recently undergone a major re-brand and re-design of its packaging as part of its strategy to focus on the retail side of the…

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Dog G8 signs distribution deal with Petcetera

The company, which was founded by father and son duo Peter and Chris Maxted, is known for manufacturing retractable, portable gates that are designed to fit almost any configuration, notably the front door to prevent dog escapes and dog attacks. The duo, who last year appeared on BBC One’s Dragons’…

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Dog G8 Company celebrates 10,000 sales orders on Shopify

The Dog G8 Company, a family business based in Horsham, has hit a milestone of 10,000 sales orders on Shopify. The company, which was founded by father and son duo Peter and Chris Maxted, is known for manufacturing retractable, portable gates that are designed to fit almost any configuration, notably…

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BEVA appoints Bruce Bladon as president

The British Equine Veterinary Association (BEVA) has appointed Bruce Bladon, clinical director at Donnington Grove Equine Vets, as president at its annual congress in Liverpool.  He will continue in his position at Donnington Grove, where he has spent the majority of his veterinary career, while taking on his new responsibilities…

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Mersey Raw plans to expands retail operations

Liverpool-based pet food company specialising in the raw diet Mersey Raw has announced plans today to expand its operations in the retail sector.  The news comes on the back of the company’s founder, Ben McIntyre, being nominated for the Entrepreneur of the Year award at the Entrepreneurs Awards organised by…

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Taylor Swift and Euros boost footfall amid damp June

Taylor Swift’s UK tour and the Euros helped strengthen footfall during a very wet June as total UK footfall decreased by 2.3% in June (YoY), up from -3.6% in May, according to the latest figures from the British Retail Consortium (BRC). On a segment basis, high street footfall decreased by…

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Dog G8 lends support to Royal Mail/ CWU’s Dog Awareness Week

The Dog G8 Company has lent its support to the Royal Mail/Communication Workers Union’s National Dog Awareness Week by helping to prevent the thousands of dog attacks on postal workers each year. Horsham- based The Dog G8 Company, the inventors of the concertina dog gate are lending its support to…

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