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- 2020 -17 FebruaryCharities
MPs support Battersea’s animal cruelty campaign
Over 100 MPs have showed their support for five-year prison sentences for animal cruelty at a reception held by Battersea in Parliament. The event was in support the charity’s campaign to increase the maximum sentence for the most serious animal cruelty offences. MPs were invited to sign Battersea’s pledge board…
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13 FebruaryVeterinary
NIVA appoints Susan Cunningham as president
The Northern Ireland Branch of the British Veterinary Association has appointed Susan Cunningham as president of North of Ireland Veterinary Association (NIVA). NIVA represents the interests and collective voice of all sectors within the local veterinary profession which include practice, government, research, industry and academia. Cunningham is currently in small…
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7 FebruaryVeterinary
BVA issues advice to owners amid dog vomiting bug outbreak
The British Veterinary Association (BVA) has issued advice to pet owners following an increase in the number of dogs being struck by a vomiting bug. Around 474 reports had been recorded via a dedicated University of Liverpool veterinary surveillance database, (SAVSNET) in the week since it went live on 30…
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Jan- 2020 -29 JanuaryVeterinary
IVC Evidensia opens first Northern Ireland branch
IVC Evidensia has announced the opening of its first start-up practice in Northern Ireland. Stormont Veterinary Practice, located in Belfast, will be led by vet Tom Fitzsimons (MVB, PGC(SAM) MRCVS), who moves from his role at “well-established” Garden Lodge Veterinary Clinic. He will work alongside Rebecca Martin (BVSc MRVS) and…
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7 JanuaryBusiness Bites
Northern Ireland’s business community want compensation for their Brexit troubles
To say that Brexit has been ‘divisive’ is both an understatement and also a cliché of the highest order. But Johnson’s election victory, as we are all now well versed, will not bring an immediate end to the arguing. Today we hear that business leaders and entrepreneurs in Northern Ireland want their…
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Nov- 2019 -27 NovemberGovernment & Legislation
BVA praises ‘strong and supportive’ NI vets ahead of Brexit
President of the British Veterinary Association (BVA), Daniella Dos Santos, has praised the “vital” work of vets in Northern Ireland. In its address to key representatives from animal health and welfare organisations and veterinary professionals, the BVA said it was “particularly concerned” about how a no-deal Brexit could impact NI…
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Oct- 2019 -9 OctoberRegulation
RCVS and VCI sign ‘historic’ mutual recognition agreement
The Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons (RCVS) and the Veterinary Council of Ireland (VCI), the UK and Ireland veterinary regulators, have agreed a historic mutual recognition agreement to facilitate the recognitions of each others’ accredited veterinary degrees. At its meeting on 3 October 2019 RCVS Council, the College’s governing body,…
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Sep- 2019 -17 SeptemberCharities
Forthglade partners with National Trust to promote healthier dogs
Pet food manufacturer Forthglade has partnered with the National Trust to support its ‘Dogs Welcome’ project. The ‘Dogs Welcome’ project will help canine companions and their owners enjoy the places cared for by the National Trust, across England, Wales and Northern Ireland. The three year partnership will put developments in…
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Aug- 2019 -6 AugustAwards
Poppy’s Picnic reaches regional final at Entrepreneur Awards
Raw pet food specialist Poppy’s Picnic has made the South West regional finals of the NatWest Great British Entrepreneur Awards. The company has been nominated in the Entrepreneurs and Team of the Year category. The 2019 programme sees the Awards held in eight regions, Midlands, Wales, the South West, the…
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Jul- 2019 -23 JulyAwards
Tatty Head named finalist for Natwest Great British Entrepreneur Awards
Founder of Pet Brand Tatty Head, Felicity Cooper has been named as a Midlands finalist for the Natwest Great British Entrepreneur Awards (GBEA), within the Start-Up Entrepreneur of the Year category. Tatty Head, which launched at Crufts 2019, is a new Pet Brand created by Cooper who had a vision…
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