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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Jun- 2013 -7 JuneManufacturers
Cesar launches biggest ever brand campaign
Leading dog food brand Cesar today announced its biggest ever advertising campaign. Created by AMV BBDO, the concept encourages dog owners to ‘love them back’. Launched on 2 June 2013, a 60 second TV spot will be the first new advert to hit the screens in five years. Using…
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5 JuneRetailers
Lynne Hopwood joins Lovejoys as key account manager
The Lovejoys range of premium dog food continues its rapid expansion with the appointment of a new dedicated key account manager. Lynne Hopwood joins the fast-growing brand to provide support for regional wholesalers and stockists including samples, merchandising and training. The announcement follows the news last month of Lovejoys reaching…
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May- 2013 -21 MayEvents
Pet Show sells 179 stands for début exhibition
The Pet Show, which takes place at Stoneleigh Park on 20 and 21 July, has announced that it has already sold a total of 179 exhibitor stands, making it the largest multi-pet event in the UK. This is the first time that the Warwickshire-based event has opened its doors to…
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Mar- 2013 -6 March
BDGA requests press don’t assail all dog groomers
The British Dog Groomers’ Association (BDGA) has sent a press release to the national press requesting balance following “dramatic” reporting of recent grooming salon tragedies. “We hope the national media take notice of the facts,” said director of grooming at the BDGA Heidi Anderton. “The issue of regulation is one…
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1 March
“Biggest ever” British Dog Grooming Championship planned for 2013
The Pet Care Trust has announced plans for the biggest ever British Dog Grooming Championship and the launch of a new consumer dog show called ‘Paws at Bingley’. Following on from the success of last year’s British Dog Grooming Championship, which saw a record number of competitors taking part, the…
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Jan- 2013 -25 JanuaryEvents
PATS Sandown visitors offered CPD points
Visitors to PATS Sandown will be able to earn Continuing Professional Development (CPD) points if they attend a special seminar by animal healthcare specialist Merial. The CPD points will go towards the on-going development of Suitably Qualified People (SQP) working in the pet industry. An SQP is registered with the…
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Dec- 2012 -20 DecemberEvents
PATS Sandown now officially biggest ever
Organisers have announced that with three months to go before PATS Sandown opens its doors, all exhibitor stand space has been sold. Having attracted a record number of 141 exhibitors, more space has been allocated at Sandown Park – making it the biggest show ever, as was expected earlier in…
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18 DecemberScience
Cats naturally pick and mix their food, research says
Has Felix ever turned its nose up at your latest offering of cat food? Well there could be good reason, according to research that says cats are naturally tuned to be fussy eaters. The research was conducted by scientists from the Waltham Centre for Pet Nutrition – the science centre…
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12 DecemberFunny
Merial launches ‘Share the Joy’ Christmas animal welfare campaign
Animal health company Merial has launched its first ever ‘Share the Joy’ campaign to highlight and provide some of Britain’s favourite animal charities with much needed funds. Christmas time often sees a rise in animal donations and pet health issues – and the manufacturer of Frontline combo and Frontline Spot-on,…
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7 DecemberManufacturers
Mars Petcare advises owners to monitor pets’ diets over Christmas
When snacking on a mince pie this Christmas, it may seem a little cold-hearted to leave the dog out of the festive gluttony, but a leading pet food manufacturer is urging owners think before sneaking Fido a Christmas treat. Mars Petcare has compiled a list of yuletide ‘dos and don’ts’…
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