Northern Ireland
This coverage reports on petcare industry news and business developments in Northern Ireland, serving professionals across the region’s retail, wholesale, and supply chain sectors. Pet Gazette covers independent pet shops, major retail chains, distributors, wholesalers, and logistics providers, offering insights into local market trends, store openings, regulatory updates, and commercial growth opportunities. From retail management to supply chain operations, our Northern Ireland coverage helps pet trade professionals stay informed and competitive.
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Sep- 2025 -16 SeptemberRetailers
Jollyes cuts 600 prices and rolls out Uber Eats pet delivery nationwide
Jollyes has reduced more than 600 product prices and expanded its rapid delivery partnership with Uber Eats to nearly all of its UK stores. The pet retailer said the cuts were part of its move to simplify pricing and strengthen its position as the UK’s only specialist discount chain for…
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3 SeptemberVeterinary
Zomedica signs UK distribution deal with Pioneer Veterinary Products
Zomedica has appointed Pioneer Veterinary Products Limited as its UK distribution partner, expanding access to the company’s point-of-care technologies across England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland. Pioneer will lead sales and support for the small animal market on an exclusive basis and act as a non-exclusive distributor for equine products.…
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Aug- 2025 -22 AugustGovernment & Legislation
Puppies.co.uk calls for national licensing laws on puppy trade
Puppies.co.uk has called for new national licensing laws to crackdown on the criminal puppy trade and unsafe rescues. The company sent Freedom of Information requests to metropolitan borough councils and found they received over 200 reports of illegally imported pets. Many dogs arriving from countries such as Romania, Ukraine and…
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Jun- 2025 -19 JuneRegulation
EU unveils first rules on the welfare and traceability of dogs and cats
The European Parliament has unveiled a bill which would introduce minimum standards for the breeding, housing and handling of cats and dogs in the EU. MEPs want all dogs and cats kept in the EU to be individually identifiable by microchip. They also call for dogs and cats to be…
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May- 2025 -15 MayTrade Organisations
OATA relaunches biosecurity assessment tool
The Ornamental Aquatic Trade Association (OATA) has announced that it is relaunching its Business Biosecurity Self-Assessment Tool, now redesigned as a streamlined, easy-to-use online survey. The updated tool guides businesses through a series of simple, tick-box statements covering key areas such as supply chains, quarantining procedures, hygiene measures, wastewater management,…
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Apr- 2025 -15 AprilRetailers
Jollyes permanently removes small animals from stores
Jollyes has completed the removal of small animals from all 100-plus stores as it accelerates the roll out of raw frozen food across its stores. The move, which has involved the phased removal of all live rabbits, guinea pigs and birds, has been completed over a 12-month period giving breeders…
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Mar- 2025 -12 MarchPet Owners
Five dogs per day stolen last year, Direct Line finds
An estimated 1,808 dogs were stolen across the UK in 2024, the equivalent of five every day, according to a new analysis of police force data by Direct Line Pet Insurance. Despite the high number of dog thefts, this figure represents a 21 per cent decrease compared to 2023, which…
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5 MarchVeterinary
BVA Northern Ireland and NI Veterinary Association elect new president
Dr Kirsten Dunbar has been named president of the Northern Ireland Branch of the British Veterinary Association (BVA) and the North of Ireland Veterinary Association (NIVA). Dunbar steps up into the role after a year as junior vice president for both associations. She succeeds Verner, who now moves into the…
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Jan- 2025 -3 JanuaryEconomy
Total footfall was down 2.2% in 2024
Total UK footfall in 2024 was down 2.2% compared with 2023 according to data from the British Retail Consortium (BRC). Footfall decreased year-on-year for all four nations, with Scotland falling by 1.5%, England by 2.1%, Wales by 2.6%, while Northern Ireland experienced the biggest decline at 5.8%. Alongside this, total…
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Sep- 2024 -17 SeptemberFeatures
Elevating Pet Nutrition with Naturo
As the UK’s leading natural wet dog food brand*, Naturo Natural Pet Foods has become synonymous with premium, wholesome pet nutrition. Since its inception in 2010, Naturo, a part of the family-owned Mackle Petfoods, has been committed to providing quality, health, and sustainability. With over 50 years of experience in…
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