Manchester

Scruffs enhances Chester Range with Divan pillow

Manchester-based pet company, Scruffs®, has announced the launch of a new Divan pillow bed to complement its existing Chester bedding collection. The Scruffs Chester Divan collection has been produced using a rich chenille fabric to upholster the outer of each dog bed. A luxurious, super-soft short plush cave-style cover surrounds…

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Vet tells dog owners ‘not to panic’ following Alabama Rot case

A vet has warned dog owners to be vigilant and not to panic after a deadly case of Alabama Rot was confirmed in Cheshire. Dr Ian Hopkins, principal vet for Willows Veterinary Group, cared for the dog with his team at the group’s main veterinary hospital in Hartford, near Northwich,…

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UK vet holds seminars in Australia

Onswitch’s managing director Alison Lambert curated two full days of workshops, seminars and lectures at the Australian Veterinary Association’s Veterinary Business Group Summit in Melbourne. This was Alison’s second consecutive year in attendance as a keynote speaker, and once again her insight and candour proved to be a big hit…

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Scruffs® enhances thermal dog jacket collection

Manchester-based pet bed manufacturer Scruffs® has begun its winter product range enhancement with the launch of six new Quilted Thermal Jackets. After the success of the Navy Blue colourway, Scruffs® Thermal Jackets are now available in the following styles: Chocolate, Cajun Grey, Calamity Jane, Cajun Purple, Burgundy and Black. Pricing…

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Shops lose £800m to shoplifters every year

Britain’s shops collectively lose £800million per year due to shop lifting, claims Checkpoints Systems. Shoplifting is one of the most common crimes committed by opportunist thieves. Utilising data derived from data.police.co.uk, OnBuy.com investigated the total number of shoplifting offences that were recorded by 43 police forces/constabularies across England and Wales…

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Scruffs® will showcase new POS display at trade show

Manchester-based pet bed specialists Scruffs® will be displaying its new POS in-store displays at the PATS Telford trade show from September 24-25 2017. These displays are designed to assist the retailer and their customers by highlighting the specific function of Scruffs® technology beds, in conjunction with providing a visually branded…

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Scruffs’® re-vamped winter pet bedding to be revealed at PATS

Manchester-based pet bed specialist Scruffs® is set to completely re-vamp its winter product range in time for PATS® Telford 2017 this September. Scruffs® will launch a new set of Thermal Dog Jackets in time for the upcoming season in various colourways and styles, after the initial successful 2016 launch in…

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Scruffs® launches chew-resistant beds

Manchester based pet-bed specialists Scruffs® have launched a new series of ‘chew-resistant’ durable pet bedding this summer. The company says the collection is designed to be resilient to scratching and chewing and features a heavy duty ballistic fabric to achieve this. Discussing the new product launch, Scruffs® Group Sales Director…

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European pet food industry approves new safety and nutrition standards

An improved FEDIAF safety guide and updated FEDIAF dog and cat nutritional guidelines were presented and agreed at the European Pet Food Industry Federation’s annual meeting in Manchester last month, reports the Pet Food Manufacturers’ Association. “We are proud having adopted an improved pet food safety guide as well as…

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Pet shop owner killed fish to charge mobile phone

A pet shop owner killed a goldfish by unplugging the fish tank pump to charge his mobile phone. Four other fish were saved from the aquarium after the pump was left without power. Jewan Shikho, owner of Pets Place in Salford, has been banned for five years after breaching 23 conditions of his…

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