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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Feb- 2015 -25 FebruaryEditorial
ARE ALL DOGS READY FOR MICROCHIPPING?
Compulsory microchipping for dogs in England is only a year away. New regulations come into effect from April 6th 2016. From that point onwards, all dogs must be chipped by the time they are eight weeks old. Owners will also be required to register their pet with an approved database.…
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Oct- 2014 -13 OctoberPet Owners
Pets at Home report shows we are a nation of Pet Fanatics!
We truly are a country of pet lovers. A new report conducted by Pets at Home, retailer of pet products and services, shows just how crazy we are about our fur (and feather and scaley) babies. 42% of pet owners say ‘I Love You’ to their pets at least twice a day 88% of…
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Aug- 2013 -2 AugustCurrent Affairs
Fresh call to ban shock collars
The Kennel Club is urging the government to take action following two different research studies which found conclusive proof that electric shock collars do not deliver the promises the manufacturers claim. Research funded by the Department of Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra) found that use of electric shock collars…
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Feb- 2013 -22 FebruaryCurrent Affairs
BVA supports Northern Ireland dog breeding initiatives
The British Veterinary Association (BVA) has welcomed the recently agreed legislation to regulate all commercial dog breeders in Northern Ireland. “We fully support initiatives to clamp down on unscrupulous breeders and allow good breeders to demonstrate their own value to the puppy-buying public, so we are particularly pleased to learn…
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Jan- 2013 -2 JanuaryRetailers
BRC and retailers ask MPs to step-in to help ailing high streets
In the wake of the news that town centre shop vacancy rates have reached an all-time high of 11.3 per cent, retailers have joined with the British Retail Consortium (BRC) to get MPs behind their plans. The BRC is now asking MPs to prioritise reinvigorating their local high streets, which,…
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Nov- 2012 -26 NovemberTrade Organisations
BVA calls for financial support for Northern Ireland
The British Veterinary Association (BVA) has called for financial support from the Department of Agriculture and Rural Development for Animal Health and Welfare NI at its annual Northern Ireland dinner. The dinner was hosted by Oliver McMullan and attended by parliamentarians, key representatives of animal health and welfare organisations and…
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9 NovemberTrade Organisations
PDSA report reveals shocking dog attack figures
A shocking new animal welfare report by leading veterinary charity PDSA has revealed millions of pets are more aggressive than ever, which could be owing to a lack of basic understanding of pets and their needs. The Animal Wellbeing Report (PAW) report, conducted by the PDSA in conjunction with YouGov,…
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Aug- 2012 -10 AugustIndustry News
Alpha Feeds to sponsor Northern Ireland’s first mushing rally
Northern Ireland’s first ever dry land mushing rally, to be held this autumn, will be sponsored by Alpha Feeds. Organised by the Siberian Husky Club of Northern Ireland, the rally will be held in the grounds of Castle Ward, County Down on 6 to 7 October. Organiser of the event…
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10 AugustEvents
Alpha Feeds to sponsor Northern Ireland’s first mushing rally
Northern Ireland’s first ever dry land mushing rally, to be held this autumn, will be sponsored by Alpha Feeds. Organised by the Siberian Husky Club of Northern Ireland, the rally will be held in the grounds of Castle Ward, County Down on 6 to 7 October. Organiser of the event…
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