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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Sep- 2015 -4 SeptemberEditorial
Pet in danger? Don’t call us, says London Fire Brigade
Pet Gazette is as guilty as any other industry magazine. We love stories of heroic emergency crews rushing to animals’ rescue. However, the London Fire Brigade has made an impassioned plea – it does not want to hear from the owners of kittens stuck in trees. The organisation is…
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4 SeptemberEvents
Cats Protection launches knitting bee
Are you adept with your knitting needles? Cats Protection, the UK’s largest cat charity, needs your help. Crafty cat-lovers are being asked to help unwanted cats and kittens this autumn by making cosy blankets and fun mouse toys as part of the organisation’s knitting bee. The UK’s largest cat charity is…
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3 SeptemberCurrent Affairs
Pet fraudsters are on the rise
Action Fraud are warning animal lovers to be aware of buying pets advertised for sale via popular online auction websites. The national fraud and cyber crime reporting centre, says it receives on average 90-100 reports of pet related auction fraud every month and 50-60 are specifically about puppies. …
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Aug- 2015 -28 AugustEditorial
Could DNA testing beat dog fouling?
It’s unhygienic, disgusting and happens all too frequently. Why do some owners still fail to clean up after their dogs? Pet stores around the country sell a plethora of scoops, bags and other gadgets to make this (admittedly unpleasant) task as simple as possible. Science may have the solution. In…
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20 AugustIndustry News
New Natural Range for Lily’s Kitchen
Lily’s Kitchen will be adding a new Natural Range of complete recipes for cats and dogs to its award-winning, organic line-up of food for pets. The London-based pet food brand has created a range of 10 recipes to offer more choice within its single-serve tray format. The trays are designed to be easy…
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Jun- 2015 -26 JuneEvents
It’s bring your dog to work day
Is your dog sitting next to your desk? Perhaps your morning meeting included a faithful pet? June 26 has been named Bring Your Dog to Work Day. The national event is the second of its kind and has been organised by pet product supplier HOWND®. In 2014 over 1,000 people…
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8 JuneCurrent Affairs
New Feliway® TV advertising campaign
Feliway® will appear on televisions around the country in July. Ceva Animal Health is launching a major new national advertising campaign to raise awareness of the veterinary behaviour product’s benefits. The advertisement focuses on the story of Clare and her rescue cat, Mewsli, who was often scared and anxious, so…
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May- 2015 -28 MayIndustry News
NOAH Top Students Awarded at Annual Dinner
The highest scoring candidates that gained the NOAH Certificate of Animal Health (NCAH) during 2014 received prizes at the NOAH annual dinner in London on 21 May. First prize of £100 went to overall winner Rowena Rogers, Equine Territory Manager for MSD Animal Health. She gained her qualification in the…
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15 MayEvents
Success for the London Pet Show
Over 23,800 pet lovers attended this year’s London Pet Show on May 9-10. The event, which was sponsored by Gocompare.com, took place at ExCeL London for the first time, after relocating from Earls Court. Over 200 of the UK’s best pet suppliers and experts came together, including sponsors James Wellbeloved,…
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6 MayEvents
Free Rabbit Health Checks in May For Rabbit Awareness Week
Pet owners can make the most of free rabbit health checks this May as Rabbit Awareness Week (RAW) springs back into action at the London Pet Show. This year’s RAW (9th – 17th May) focuses on ‘Room for Rabbits’ and improving the environment for the nation’s estimated one million pet…
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