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.
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Oct- 2019 -21 OctoberPet Owners
Kennel Club warns dog owners to keep microchips updated
Statistics show that 71% of owner’s details on microchipping databases are inaccurate. Petlog, run by the Kennel Club, is one of the largest databases for microchipped animals and one of the only databases where users can ensure the money spent on microchipping goes back into dogs. Since compulsory microchipping was…
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18 OctoberPet Owners
Sainsbury’s to stop selling fireworks this year
‘Big Four’ grocer Sainsbury’s has announced that it will not be selling any fireworks in its stores this year. The move has been well received by pet owners, with many expressing their thanks on Twitter. Rachael Spencer tweeted: “Every owner of an anxious dog or pet will be so thankful…
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11 OctoberPet Owners
Fireworks season sparks vet calls for pet safety
The British Veterinary Association (BVA) is encouraging pet owners to start preparing now to prevent possible injury and distress to their pets during traditional dates such as Bonfire Night, Diwali or New Year’s Eve. According to the BVA, at up to 150 decibels fireworks can be as loud as a…
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Sep- 2019 -30 SeptemberFeatures
Why microchipping matters
The microchipping of pets has been a big topic in recent months. With plans for a government review in spring 2020 to mark four years since compulsory microchipping of dogs coming into force, there are growing calls from some politicians and charities to consider whether to introduce similar legislation for…
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Apr- 2019 -10 AprilFeatures
The Puppy Contract: a case study
Hannah Stenton, a 27-year-old customer experiences manager from Malton, north Yorkshire, has grown up with dogs and classes herself as an experienced dog owner. When she and her partner lost their 18-year-old Border Collie Tessa last year, they decided to look for a new puppy. That’s when a friend recommended…
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10 AprilCharities
Experts issue advice on questions to ask puppy breeders
The British Veterinary Association (BVA), Animal Welfare Foundation (AWF) and RSPCA have partnered this National Pet Month (1 April – 6 May) to encourage anyone thinking of buying a puppy to always use The Puppy Contract and ask important questions. New statistics from BVA’s Voice of the Veterinary Profession survey…
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Mar- 2019 -12 MarchRegulation
Entrepreneur launches platform to ‘stamp out’ puppy farms
Australian entrepreneur Jaryd Koenisgmann, 25, has launched myNewPet, a world-first, end-to-end pet classified platform with the mission to counter puppy farms and save rescue animals. Koenigsmann, a Young Melbourne Entrepreneur of the Year runner-up and Australian Entrepreneur of the Year nominee, founded the platform after his own negative experience rehoming…
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Jan- 2019 -16 JanuaryCharities
French Bulldog and Pug puppies most illegally imported breeds
French Bulldogs and Pugs top the list of dog breeds vets most commonly suspected of being imported illegally into the UK, statistics released by the British Veterinary Association (BVA) have revealed. Just one year on from the launch of its #BreedtoBreathe campaign, BVA’s Voice of the Veterinary Profession survey has…
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Oct- 2018 -11 OctoberFeatures
Don’t let pets get fired up during fireworks
The firework season can be a stressful time for the nation’s pets with approximately half of the UK’s dog population thought to have a problem with loud noises. Signs that dogs find fireworks challenging include trembling, shaking, seeking owner support and cowering to hide behind furniture, barking excessively and trying…
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Jul- 2018 -5 JulyPet Owners
Air France announced as the best airline for pets
New research has found that Air France is the most suitable airline for pets alongside Thomas Cook and TUI. The research by Compare The Market said Easyjet, Emirates and Flybe were the worst for pets as they refuse to accept pet passengers. Air France currently allows customers to bring along…
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