Pet Grooming

This coverage explores the pet grooming sector within the UK petcare industry, focusing on opportunities and trends for retailers, wholesalers, distributors, and service providers. Pet Gazette reports on grooming product innovations, salon openings, training developments, consumer demand patterns, and regulatory considerations. Our coverage provides pet trade professionals with insights to expand grooming services, select profitable product ranges, and respond to evolving market expectations in this essential area of pet care.

Aug- 2025 -

4 August

Manufacturers

Pets Choice acquires Mikki brand from Interpet

Pets Choice has announced that it has completed the purchase of pet grooming and accessories brand Mikki from Interpet Ltd. Mikki is a manufacturer of grooming, training and care products for pets with a 40 year history in the market. The Mikki brand will now join Pets Choice’s family of…
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Jul- 2025 -

22 July

Business

Animal Focused Alliance secures Primary Authority partnership for Wales

The Animal Focused Alliance, a pet industry body, has formed a Primary Authority partnership with Monmouthshire County Council to improve regulatory consistency for pet businesses in Wales. The government-backed scheme allows organisations to receive expert advice from a designated local authority – in this case, Monmouthshire – on how to…
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Jun- 2025 -

18 June

Trade Organisations

Pet grooming bodies set new welfare standards for groomers

Pet grooming bodies have published a new set of guidelines for professional dog and cat groomers, aiming to raise welfare standards and support informed choices by pet owners. The Guidelines for Dog and Cat Groomers, developed by the Canine and Feline Sector Group (CFSG) in partnership with the Pet Industry…
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4 June

Retailers

Ceva Animal Health launches new Douxo Spa range

Ceva Animal Health has unveiled a new pet grooming product range, Douxo Skin and Coat Spa. According to Ceva, over 50% of pet owners consider their pets as integral family members akin to children, driving a significant shift toward investment in premium products that safeguard their well-being. As a result,…
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Apr- 2025 -

28 April

Technology

New Tuft Pro app launches to help pet groomers grow their business

Tuft, the pet grooming appointment and salon management app, has announced the launch of its Tuft Pro app designed specifically for professional pet groomers. Available exclusively to Pro users from today (28 April 2025), the new version provides streamlined tools to help grooming businesses stay “organised” and “better connected” with…
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Mar- 2025 -

4 March

Business

First For Pets seeks new owner

Lichfield-based pet care business, First For Pets, has announced that it is now available for acquisition. The business has been operating since 2019 and is now on the market for £84,995 or nearest offer. First For Pets generates an annual turnover of £176,675 and an annual gross profit of £80,474,…
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Jan- 2025 -

7 January

Pet Owners

Two thirds of UK owners prioritise their pets happiness over their own

Almost two thirds (64%) of UK dog owners believe their pet’s happiness is more important than their own, according to research by ManyPets. Over half of owners (48%) admit they prioritise their pet’s needs over others in the household. The survey of 2,000 dog owners also unveiled that two-thirds of…
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Jul- 2024 -

11 July

Retailers

Pets at Home Chesterfield reopens following flooding

Pets at Home has announced the reopening of its revamped Chesterfield store after it was closed due to flooding. The company stated it has invested more than £1.3m in refurbishing and enhancing the Chesterfield Pet Care Centre store. The new 10,015 sq ft superstore gives local customers access to Pet…
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Aug- 2023 -

2 August

Pet Owners

Solihull College to invest £600k in new pet grooming and training facility

Solihull College and University Centre has announced its plans to invest £600k in a new pet grooming and training facility ahead of the launch of the new T-Level in Animal Care and Management. Over half a million pounds is being invested overall in the Animal Welfare facilities at Solihull College…
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Aug- 2022 -

25 August

Retailers

Bugalugs launches in 220 Asda stores

British pet care brand, Bugalugs Pet Care, has secured a nationwide contract with Asda, which will see a range of Bugalugs products on the shelves of over 220 Asda stores across the UK. Bugalugs’ partnership with Asda began when the brand was selected to participate as the only pet grooming…
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