Microchipping
This coverage explores microchipping in the UK petcare industry, focusing on its role in pet identification, welfare, and compliance with legal requirements. Pet Gazette reports on regulatory changes, technological advancements, market trends, and initiatives from suppliers, veterinary practices, and welfare organisations. Our coverage provides pet trade professionals with insights into microchipping services, product innovations, and opportunities to support responsible pet ownership through retail and service offerings.
-
Oct- 2025 -31 OctoberFeatures
5 tips for keeping track of your furry friends this holiday season
Whether pumpkin carving or chestnut roasting, the next few months promise unbridled holiday joy for millions. However, for pet owners nationwide, it may be worth a brief paws before jumping headfirst into the festivities. Unfortunately, alongside the holiday fun exists the potential for disrupted routines and excessive noise for furry…
Read More » -
28 OctoberRetailers
Jollyes to open six new stores in six weeks
Pet retailer Jollyes will open six new stores between mid-November and mid-December, including five in former Poundland locations due to close this year. The company, which recently opened in Chesterfield, will launch new stores in Swansea on 15 November and Southend on 22 November, followed by Thurrock on 28 November,…
Read More » -
22 OctoberFeatures
Is Pets at Home really a victim of a ‘subdued’ pet market?
“It’s not just one issue behind Pets at Home’s challenges. A squeeze on household budgets, rising costs in real estate and shifts in consumer behaviour have combined with the challenges of delivering a broad ‘pet care platform’ strategy,” says Anna King, a retail consultant, of the troubles facing the UK’s…
Read More » -
Apr- 2025 -10 AprilRegulation
Responsible breeders priced out, says Puppies.co.uk
Puppies.co.uk has said that responsible breeders are being priced out of the market with some breeders reporting that local council licensing fees have risen by up to 25%. A survey from the company has found that breeding costs now range from £3,000 to over £12,000 per litter. Some of the…
Read More » -
Mar- 2025 -5 MarchRetailers
Jollyes names opening date for Chichester and Pontefract stores
Jollyes has confirmed its next two new stores, in Chichester and Pontefract will both open on Friday 14 March at 10.00am. Both new stores will provide pet owners to Jollyes’ raw food frozen ‘shop-in-shop’ and community pet clinics which will offer essential vet services such as microchipping and vaccinations. Jollyes…
Read More » -
Feb- 2025 -11 FebruaryVeterinary
Over a third of owners struggle to afford microchipping, RSPCA finds
Over a third of cat owners struggle with the cost of microchipping their pets, according to data from the RSPCA. Alongside this, one in 10 (11%) people are still unaware that cats in England must be microchipped under a new law. Having an indoor cat they didn’t believe needed to…
Read More » -
Jul- 2024 -4 JulyRetailers
Jollyes unveils revamped Newcastle store
Jollyes has announced the relaunch of its store in Newcastle following an extensive refurbishment. The revamped store will include Jollyes’ raw food frozen ‘shop-in-shop’ as well as a community pet clinic. The clinic will offer services such as microchipping and vaccinations and will operate on Fridays from 2pm to 7pm…
Read More » -
Jun- 2024 -12 JuneRetailers
Jollyes to launch Pet Manifesto amid new store openings
UK pet retailer Jollyes has launched a Pet Manifesto in collaboration with the National Foundation for Retired Service Animals (NFRSA) ahead of the election. The manifesto lists the top 10 actions a new government should take to support pets and their owners. The group is asking candidates to support one…
Read More » -
10 JuneGovernment & Legislation
Cat microchipping becomes mandatory
A new legislation has come into force today (10 June) that means all cat owners should have their cats microchipped. The legal deadline was confirmed in legislation laid in March 2023 giving owners over a year to comply with the new requirements. Failing to comply with the law could see…
Read More » -
May- 2024 -28 MayGovernment & Legislation
Pet Abduction Bill becomes law
Legislation to make pet abduction a criminal offence has received Royal Assent. Under the Pet Abduction Act 2024 – which was a Private Members’ Bill sponsored by Anna Firth MP and Lord Black of Brentwood and supported by the government – anyone found guilty of stealing a pet in England…
Read More »
