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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Jun- 2019 -5 JuneBusiness
VetPartners welcomes its first Northern Ireland practice
Parklands Veterinary Group has become the first Northern Ireland practice to join veterinary services group VetPartners. Parklands is a mixed practice with sites in Cookstown, Dungannon, Coalisland, Aughnacloy and Portglenone in Mid-Ulster. This new acquisition marks the group’s preparation for its further expansion across Europe. VetPartners now has 107 small…
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May- 2019 -28 MayManufacturers
Mackle Petfoods launches £11k charity partnerships
Pet food manufacturer, Mackle Petfoods has announced its first official charity partnerships, worth almost £11,000, with six animal welfare and rescue organisations across the Republic of Ireland and Northern Ireland. The chosen charities are Limerick Feral Cats, Fairyglen in Roscommon, Animal Aid Donegal, North Dublin Cat Rescue, Cats Aid Dublin…
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17 MayVeterinary
BVA welcomes One Health emphasis in NI antimicrobial resistance action plan
The British Veterinary Association (BVA) has welcomed Northern Ireland’s One Health approach towards fighting antimicrobial resistance (AMR) in its new five-year action plan, launched today (16 May). The action plan, titled ‘Changing the Culture 2019-2024: One Health’, has been prepared by the Northern Ireland Department of Health, the Department of…
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7 MayCurrent Affairs
HMRC raises millions from tax-dodging puppy farmers
More than £5m has been raised by an HMRC taskforce tackling dishonest dog breeders who were selling pups on the black market. HMRC set up the taskforce in October 2015 after discussions with animal welfare groups suggested tens of thousands of puppies were being reared in unregulated conditions and sold…
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Apr- 2019 -11 AprilManufacturers
Royal Canin partners with Colourful Consultation Nurse Roadshows
Royal Canin has announced a partnership with The Colourful Consultation Nurse Roadshows, a series of CPD events running throughout the year. The Colourful Nurse Roadshows will provide the opportunity for vet nurses to receive training in consulting, bridging the gap into practice management. Providing six hours of CPD, the course…
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Mar- 2019 -29 MarchManufacturers
Naturediet partners with Glenkrag in Ireland
Independent dog food manufacturer, Naturediet Pet Foods has announced it has partnered with Irish distributor Glenkrag. Naturediet said it was “proud to be the first UK dog food manufacturer” to specialise in Tetra Pak cartons as an environmentally friendly alternative to traditional wet food packaging such as single-use plastic trays…
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11 MarchCurrent Affairs
Pet owners ‘flock’ to vets over post-Brexit travel concerns
Continuing uncertainty around Brexit has led to a spike in the number of anxious pet owners visiting their local vet for pet travel guidance in the last three months, figures from the latest British Veterinary Association (BVA) survey reveal. BVA’s Voice of the Veterinary Profession survey showed that 85% of…
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Feb- 2019 -1 FebruaryManufacturers
Mackle Pet Foods Naturo increases Asda presence
Mackle Pet Foods premium range Naturo will be increasing its offering in Asda stores across the UK from February 2019. Already available in almost 400 stores, the Naturo 400 gram tray will now be stocked in an additional 130 stores, while the Naturo variety pack canned food will be launched…
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Sep- 2018 -13 SeptemberGovernment & Legislation
ADCH welcomes Scottish government’s commitment to regulating rescue centres
The Association of Dogs and Cats Homes (ADCH) applauds the new Programme for Government (PfG), which commits to pushing forward with the regulation of the nation’s rescue centres and animal sanctuaries. The Scottish government’s planned regulations, outlined in its PfG, are based on ADCH’s Minimum Standards and would make Scotland…
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7 SeptemberCurrent Affairs
Dog rescuers potentially ‘importing diseases’ into UK, vets warn
The British Veterinary Association (BVA) is urging well-meaning animal lovers to stop importing ‘Trojan’ rescue dogs from abroad as it could increase the risk of “dangerous exotic diseases” in the UK. BVA is asking prospective owners to protect the domestic dog population by rehoming dogs from within the UK instead.…
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