London
London plays a key role in the UK pet industry, hosting a dense concentration of independent pet retailers, high-footfall flagship stores, brand headquarters, and trade events. Our coverage focuses on commercial developments in the capital — including new shop openings, refurbishments, acquisitions, and regional trends in customer demand. We also report on London-based distributors, wholesalers, and suppliers operating in pet food, accessories, grooming, and pet health. Whether you’re monitoring local competition or seeking retail partnerships, this tag offers insight into the business landscape for petcare professionals in the capital.
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Mar- 2017 -16 MarchIndustry News
Couple jailed for selling sick puppies
A Kent couple who sold dying puppies to unsuspecting buyers have been jailed for a number of fraud and animal welfare offences. Anthony and Lucy O’Donnell, both of Old Maidstone Road, Sidcup, appeared at Inner London Crown Court for sentencing after 12 people reported buying sick puppies, ten of whom…
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6 MarchLatest News
New 24 hour animal hospital opening in Camberwell
Dave Cuffe and Cuffe Vets, a Clapham staple for the last 21 years, has announced plans to open a 24 hour animal hospital. The company said: “We’ve seen clients rush in at 8:45 in the morning, hoping to be seen immediately so they can still make it to work, or ring…
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2 MarchLatest News
International vet takes part in Mayhew training programme for the first time
The Mayhew Animal Home recently had the pleasure of welcoming Dr. Ioannis Fouskis from Crete, Greece, as part of The Mayhew’s International Vet Training Programme. Dr. Ioannis Fouskis, who is a private vet and also volunteers and helps at the animal welfare organisation, Crete Animal Welfare Society, spent two weeks…
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1 MarchFunny
Bella knocks Alfie off top spot
Bella has been hailed the most popular pet name in the UK, pipping Alfie to the post for the first time since 2014. Bella also ranks as the nation’s favourite name for dogs. Charlie tops the charts for the most popular feline name – dominating the position for the fourth…
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1 MarchCurrent Affairs
New 24 hour animal hospital opening in Camberwell
Dave Cuffe and Cuffe Vets, a Clapham staple for the last 21 years, has announced plans to open a 24 hour animal hospital. The company said: “We’ve seen clients rush in at 8:45 in the morning, hoping to be seen immediately so they can still make it to work, or ring…
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Feb- 2017 -15 FebruaryLatest News
Second crowd funding campaign for ioLight
ioLight has announced a second crowd funding campaign, following on from the first one in 2015. The product, launched in July 2016 is the first professional quality pocket digital microscope. It is a laboratory grade microscope that fits in a jacket pocket, is simple to use and robust. It unfolds…
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15 FebruaryCurrent Affairs
New mobile vet practice solution launched
A mobile vet practice solution has launched into the industry. Pawsquad enables vets to easily set-up and manage their own mobile vet practice, taking control of their time and hours as an independent professional Pet owners can also use a dedicated 24/7 video conferencing and text service – providing them…
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14 FebruaryCurrent Affairs
New government cyber security centre opens
A new cyber security centre has been officially opened by Her Majesty The Queen today. The government’s National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC) will use the new London office as its operational nerve centre in a bid to stop the growing threat of online attacks. His Royal Highness The Duke of Edinburgh…
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10 FebruaryLatest News
Recognise vets’ vital role in post-Brexit Britain, says BVA
The president of the British Veterinary Association (BVA) has stressed the important position vets will hold in post-Brexit Britain. Recognising and retaining the vital roles that vets play across animal health, animal welfare and public health is pivotal to securing successful outcomes from Brexit, said the BVA president. She addressed a roomful of…
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10 FebruaryLatest News
New mobile vet practice solution launched
A mobile vet practice solution has launched into the industry. Pawsquad enables vets to easily set-up and manage their own mobile vet practice, taking control of their time and hours as an independent professional Pet owners can also use a dedicated 24/7 video conferencing and text service – providing them…
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