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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May- 2023 -3 MayBusiness
iPET Network launches Level 2 canine nutrition course for retailers
iPET network has launched a new Level 2 education qualification in canine nutrition for professionals who work in the petcare industry such as pet retailers, pet shop employees, trainers and dog walkers. The qualification, which will be taught by nutrition consultant, and author of The Best Dog Diet Ever Caroline…
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Apr- 2023 -18 AprilRetailers
Former Mars Petcare director launches cat care brand Tippaws
Former Mars Petcare director, Rachel Andre, has launched a new cat care brand called Tippaws. Tippaws is an independent direct-to-consumer, pet lifestyle company offering cat food and long-lasting clumping litter. The company’s dry cat food range is naturally hypoallergenic and is made from 70% real meat and fish. The launch…
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11 AprilRetailers
Mars Petcare extends Pedigree Ranchos range
Mars Petcare has expanded its portfolio of treats with the launch of Pedigree Ranchos Lastin’ Layers and Reward Centres this month. The pet food company claims that these treats are designed to be long-lasting to keep dogs entertained and occupied for longer. It also said that the treats provide a…
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5 AprilBusiness
Mars Petcare to acquire Heska
Mars Petcare has announced plans to acquire US company Heska, a global provider of advanced veterinary diagnostic and specialty products. This acquisition will enable the science and diagnostics division of Mars to expand its diagnostic offerings and broadly promote point-of-care veterinary diagnostics. Mars will pay $120.00 (£96) per share for…
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Mar- 2023 -29 MarchRetailers
Danish Design acquired by Petcare Group
Danish Design Pet Products has announced that it has been acquired by Swedish company Petcare Group. As a result of the acquisition, the founding directors of Danish Design, Stuart and Susanne Newsome, will have a phased exit of the business and retire. The Yorkshire-based company stated that the partnership will…
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23 MarchRetailers
Mars Petcare launches Pedigree Multivitamins
Mars Petcare has launched new Pedigree Multivitamins, a trio of soft chews formulated to help pets with their immunity, digestion, and joints. The vitamin blend, which has been developed with the Waltham Petcare Science Institute team, vets and pet nutritionists, aims to support overall dog health and contains “100% natural…
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20 MarchBusiness
Purina Europe backs seven pet care start ups in 2023
Purina, has announced that seven start-ups will participate in the fourth round of its acclaimed accelerator programme, Unleashed. The programme is designed to support and propel the next generation of pet-tech and pet-care start-ups. This year’s Unleashed is showcasing best-in-class innovative services and products from across the industry and all…
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Feb- 2023 -13 FebruaryFeatures
The research changing what we think about dog treats
Tell me a little bit about your research? We work quite a lot with leading veterinary dentists in the field, and they’ve been remarking to us more and more that they were seeing lots of painful complex tooth fractures in dogs as a direct result of chewing on hard chew…
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Jan- 2023 -16 JanuaryManufacturers
Mars Petcare launches new crave meaty rolls
Mars Petcare has announced that it is expanding its crave treats range with the launch of meaty rolls. The new treats will be available in both chicken and beef flavour and have an endorsement from the European Veterinary Dental Society (EVDS). They are made with layers of protein and without…
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13 JanuaryBusiness
Digitail raises $11m in series A funding
Digitail, a platform that automates veterinary admin, has announced that it has received $11m (£9m) in series A funding. The round was led by Atomico, who will join previous investors byFounders, Gradient, and Partech. Atomico principal Andreas Helbig joins the Digitail board as part of the investment. Sebastian Gabor, Digitail…
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