Plymouth
This coverage focuses on petcare industry news and developments in Plymouth, featuring independent pet retailers, veterinary practices, suppliers, and distributors active in the area. Pet Gazette reports on local business openings, expansions, and closures, as well as trade events, recruitment updates, and community-led initiatives. Coverage includes news, market analysis, and case studies to help pet trade professionals understand commercial opportunities, challenges, and supply chain dynamics within Plymouth’s petcare market.
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May- 2017 -30 MayCurrent Affairs
RVC highlights health concerns for popular dog breeds
The French Bulldog is expected to become the most registered dog in 2017, overtaking the Labrador Retrievers’ 27-year reign at the top, reports the Royal Veterinary College (RVC). New research shows that appearance is the number one reason owners purchase flat-faced breeds, attracted by their large, round, wide-set eyes, and flat…
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Apr- 2017 -19 AprilCurrent Affairs
Pet shop owner fined for illegal puppy sales
A pet shop owner has been fined for forging a underage puppy’s passport and then selling the pet online. Artur Zuchowicz, from Wales, was convicted of two offences after placing a misleading advert on gumtree.com and selling the French Bulldog too young, reports the Plymouth Herald. Plymouth Magistrates’ Court said that…
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Mar- 2017 -14 MarchCurrent Affairs
Rabies risk as illegally imported animals found in pet shop
Three illegally imported opossums are feared to be on the loose in the UK, sparking rabies fears. The cat-sized marsupials are suspected to have gone missing after being smuggled, reports the Plymouth Herald. The council previously found some of the animals during a raid on a pet shop in the…
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Feb- 2017 -22 FebruaryIndustry News
Dog has lucky escape after swallowing a toy train
A Plymouth dog has survived swallowing a toy train thanks to vet charity PDSA. Nine-year-old Cavalier King Charles Spaniel, Cyril, got his paws on a ‘Clarabel’ toy – the famous character from Thomas the Tank Engine at the family home in Torpoint. The family realised something was wrong when their…
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Aug- 2015 -17 AugustCurrent Affairs
Study reveals that aquariums have health benefits for owners
It has been discovered that fish tanks help to lower blood pressure and heart rate according to a study produced by the National Marine Aquarium, Plymouth University and the University of Exeter assessed people’s physical and mental responses to tanks containing various levels of fish. The study showed that: “Watching…
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Jul- 2012 -19 JulyIndustry News
Chipping on the bus
Since June, a big purple bus has been winding its way around the UK on a crusade for microchipping. Micro-ID and the Pet Care Trade Association (PTCA) is using ‘Big Bertha’ – run by Onswitch, the veterinary nurse training company – to train dog and cat breeders and those in…
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19 JulyEvents
Chipping on the bus
Since June, a big purple bus has been winding its way around the UK on a crusade for microchipping. Micro-ID and the Pet Care Trade Association (PTCA) is using ‘Big Bertha’ – run by Onswitch, the veterinary nurse training company – to train dog and cat breeders and those in…
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