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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Mar- 2013 -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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Nov- 2012 -14 NovemberManufacturers
Gardman to put pet care alongside pots in garden centres
You wouldn’t usually expect to find pet care products lodged between the strimmers and pot displays in a garden centre, but Gardman’s head of category management thinks there is a great chance that could change. Having launched its pet care brands in June, Gardman believes that pet care offers great…
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1 NovemberEvents
Groomer of the Year leaves hospital to take second title
The Groomer of the Year was crowned at the recent British Dog Grooming Championship and the title went to a former winner of the competition – who had only just left hospital. Alison Rogers won the award with a Purebred Scissor Bichon Frise and a clipped/stripped Springer spaniel, with Linda…
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Oct- 2012 -22 OctoberManufacturers
Mars Petcare team smash Guinness World Record for pet food donation
A Leicestershire-based pet care company has broken a Guinness World Record for donating the most pet food to charity in 24 hours. Mars Petcare Associates, from Waltham, officially became world record holders during their annual Customer Development and Marketing Conference. The previous world record of 900 kilogrammes donated in one…
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9 OctoberTrade Organisations
PCTA seeks new chief executive
Following the departure of Janet Nunn, the Pet Care Trade Association (PCTA) is seeking a new chief executive. The new chief executive will be required to develop, drive and deliver a strategic vision for both the PCTA and the Pet Care Trust. He or she will also be expected to…
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