Petcare
Petcare is the core of the UK pet industry, encompassing everything from nutrition and grooming to health, hygiene, and wellness products. Pet Gazette’s coverage of the petcare sector focuses on new product development, brand strategies, retail performance, and wholesale trends across multiple categories. We report on innovations in supplements, dental care, flea and worming treatments, grooming lines, and wellness-focused SKUs — along with insights into consumer preferences, compliance, and stockist relationships. Whether you’re a retailer, distributor, or supplier, this tag delivers commercial intelligence on the evolving petcare marketplace.
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Apr- 2018 -30 AprilBusiness
Purina Petcare acquires majority stake in Tails.com
Nestlé Purina PetCare has acquired a majority stake in Tails.com, a direct-to-consumer, tailor-made dog nutrition business based in the UK. Launched in 2014, Tails.com has brought tailored dog nutrition to consumers at competitive prices. The company was early to identify changes in the way consumers want to shop and care for…
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9 AprilIndustry News
Agria’s Anna Thomas named Young Marketer of the Year 2018
Agria’s Brand marketing executive, Anna Thomas, has been named Young Marketer of the Year by the Veterinary Marketing Association (VMA). Anna’s win was announced at the VMA Annual Awards event, held at the Royal Lancaster Hotel in London on Friday 16 March 2018. Making the shortlist of three following a…
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Mar- 2018 -29 MarchManufacturers
Purina launches initiative to support pet business start ups
Petcare business Nestle Purina has launched its initiative BetterwithPets, which will give innovators across Europe the chance to win a prize worth a total of around £75,000. Working in collaboration with non-profit organisation Ashoka, Purina is offering the prize to social and commercial enterprises, non-profit entities and other organisations working…
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20 MarchCharities
Battersea highlights pet dental problems
Animal charity Battersea Dogs & Cats Home, has today revealed that its expert veterinary team are performing dental procedures on more than 170 animals every month. The statistics show that during 2017 – in addition to thousands of routine scales and polishes – Battersea’s vets extracted hundreds of teeth from over 800…
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19 MarchFeatures
National Pet Month – how can you help?
National Pet Month is just around the corner starting on 1 April and continuing until 7 May 2018. National Pet Month is a unique umbrella charity, bringing together pet businesses and working with UK pet charities to raise awareness of responsible pet ownership – as well as raising funds. The…
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5 MarchProducts
Innocent rebrands small animal treats
Following its launch The Innocent Pet Care Company has moved their popular rabbit and guineas pig treats into newly designed, resealable pouches. The two products, Fragrant Herb Nibbles (for rabbits) and Herb Garden Nibbles (for guineas), will shortly be available from all national wholesalers. Made in Yorkshire, the air-dried nibbles are…
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1 MarchVeterinary
UK’s first not-for-profit vets opens clinic in Leeds
Animal Trust, the UK’s first not-for-profit veterinary company, has opened a clinic in the Tingley area of Leeds. Offering an alternative to the increasing number of corporate clinics, Animal Trust was set up by vets with the main focus being the welfare of the animals. Unlike other practices, the company…
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Feb- 2018 -26 FebruaryCharities
Pet company donates run to Yorkshire cat charity
Yorkshire Cat Rescue has received a much-needed place to play and exercise thanks for pet company Mars Petcare. The run is made of a combination of tunnels, rope walks and planks which give cats different levels to explore. This is in line with the advice of the cat experts from…
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20 FebruaryCurrent Affairs
Kennel Club announces Purina as its new partner
The Kennel Club has announced a new three-year nutritional partnership with Purina PetCare. As part of this partnership, the Kennel Club and Purina will support the UK’s dog owners and breeders in highlighting the important health role that nutrition plays in all stages of a dog’s life. Caroline Kisko,…
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9 FebruaryIndustry News
Facebook ‘chatbot’ launched for pets
Mars Petcare is helping pet owners to keep their pets healthy with the launch of its PERFECT FIT Plus Programme. The online programme, providing weekly tips for pet owners, can be accessed through a chatbot on Facebook Messenger. Developed with the help of pet behaviourists, nutritionists and scientists from the WALTHAM…
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