Norfolk

Groundbreaking heart procedure used to save puppy

Cardiologists at Davies Veterinary Specialists in Hertfordshire have used a groundbreaking heart procedure to save the life of a French Bulldog puppy. The four-month-old bitch was diagnosed with severe and deteriorating pulmonic stenosis. A conventional balloon valvuloplasty had failed so Davies Cardiology Specialist Pedro Oliveira and his team opted to…

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Naturediet welcomes new team member

Naturediet Pet Foods has added a new team member to its sales and marketing departments. The Norfolk based pet food manufacturer has appointed Georgina Child as territory sales executive, a new role for the business that has been created to support and grow relationships with independent retailers across the north…

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College warns not to employ ‘bogus vet’

Veterinary practices are being warned not to employ a bogus vet who steals the identity of legitimately registered members in order to practise fraudulently. The Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons (RCVS) has issued a warning following continual convictions. Peter Keniry, who has convictions dating back to 1986 in his native…

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Natures Menu sponsors Bring Your Dog to Work Day

Raw food manufacturer, Natures Menu, will join businesses across the UK in welcoming four-legged companions into the workplace on 23 June. The company is one of the official sponsors of the nationwide Bring Your Dog to Work Day. The event aims to raise money for charity while making a difference to…

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Naturediet expands senior management team

Naturediet has added to its senior management team. Aaron Burton joins as head of sales and Emily Cannon as head of marketing. Aaron joins Naturediet from Burgess Pet Care where he managed National Accounts within wholesale, veterinary, and online channels. He will be responsible for managing and co-ordinating sales through…

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Avian flu confirmed at a Norfolk farm

H5N8 avian flu has been confirmed in a small flock of chickens and geese at a premises near Diss, South Norfolk. The UK’s deputy chief veterinary officer has confirmed H5N8 avian flu in a small flock of chickens and geese at a premises near Diss, South Norfolk. A 3 km Protection…

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London Stock Exchange names Natures Menu ‘Inspiring British Company’

Raw pet food producer, Natures Menu, has been named one of the London Stock Exchange’s top 1,000 Companies to Inspire Britain. The annual report identifies the fastest growing and most dynamic small and medium enterprises (SMEs) in the UK. Norfolk-based company Natures Menu specialises in raw dog and cat food…

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Eurotunnel welcomes 2 millionth pet on board Le Shuttle

Eurotunnel Le Shuttle is celebrating the success of its Pet Travel service. The two millionth pet to use the service made the crossing to France in May 2017. Ollie, an eight-year-old Norfolk Terrier from London, travelled with his owner, John Hannon, to the family’s property in France. Mr Hannon said:…

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Winners of Ceva Animal Welfare Awards 2017 announced

The winners of the Ceva Animal Welfare Awards 2017 have been announced in a ceremony at the Burlington Hotel in Birmingham. The awards recognise the achievements of remarkable people from the farming, veterinary and charity industries, who go beyond the call of duty to better the lives of animals around…

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Winners of Ceva Animal Welfare Awards 2017 announced

The winners of the Ceva Animal Welfare Awards 2017 have been announced in a ceremony at the Burlington Hotel in Birmingham. The awards recognise the achievements of remarkable people from the farming, veterinary and charity industries, who go beyond the call of duty to better the lives of animals around…

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