Responsible Pet Ownership
This coverage examines responsible pet ownership within the UK petcare industry, focusing on education, welfare standards, and initiatives that support the wellbeing of animals. Pet Gazette reports on awareness campaigns, regulatory developments, community programmes, and case studies from retailers, wholesalers, and industry organisations promoting best practices. Our coverage provides pet trade professionals with insights to support customer engagement, align with welfare standards, and contribute to the promotion of responsible pet ownership across the sector.
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Jun- 2019 -24 JuneCelebrities
TV chef Lisa Faulkner joins Royal Canin for new canine range
To support the launch of its new Canine Care Nutrition range, Royal Canin has enlisted the support of TV chef and actress Lisa Faulkner to help drive brand awareness and education about pet owner feeding habits. Royal Canin also appointed consumer PR agency Full Volume to devise and deliver the…
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Apr- 2019 -29 AprilBusiness
Petplan partners with Tikspac to provide 100 dog waste bag stations
As part of Petplan’s investment to help promote responsible pet ownership, the insurer has partnered with sustainable dispenser station company Tikspac to launch 100 new stations. Through offering free biodegradable waste bags they will provide dog owners with an environmentally friendly way to dispose of their dog waste. The stations…
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Jan- 2019 -30 JanuaryTrade Organisations
PFMA produces Animal Welfare Framework
Marking the end of the first year of Pet Food Manufacturing Association’s (PFMA) Pet Food Vision initiative with its focus on animal welfare, the trade body has produced a new Animal Welfare Framework. This embodies PFMA’s commitment to supporting the welfare needs of all animals and can be downloaded…
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May- 2018 -16 MayGovernment & Legislation
Scotland ‘leading the pack’ on animal welfare, says BVA
British Veterinary Association (BVA) president John Fishwick praised Scotland for implementing policies that prioritise keeping animals happy, healthy and safe during his speech at BVA’s annual Scottish Dinner on Tuesday 15 May. Addressing almost 100 guests at the Scottish Parliament, including the Cabinet Secretary for Environment, Climate Change and Land…
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Mar- 2018 -21 MarchEvents
Pets at Home continues ban on rabbit muesli sales
Pets at Home is maintaining its ban on selling rabbit muesli in its 440 stores. Removing this food from a rabbit’s diet is the key campaign theme for RAW’s 2018 activity, which runs from 2 – 10 June. ‘Move Away from Museli’ was selected as the theme by the group because it…
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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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19 MarchIndustry News
Pets at Home stops Easter rabbit sales
Pets at Home’s has made the decision to stop the sale of rabbits and adoption of rabbits at its 440 stores during this Easter Period. The retailer is instead holding a series of free workshops this Easter. Attendees can get up close and personal and learn some fun facts about…
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Feb- 2018 -14 FebruaryEvents
Pet businesses urged to become ‘pet care aware’
In 2018 National Pet Month (NPM) is urging pet owners and pet loving businesses to become pet care aware. Pet Care Aware is a new initiative to bring pet professionals and pet friendly organisations together to help spread the responsible pet care message throughout the year. This year’s National Pet…
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5 FebruaryCharities
Volunteering programme achieves leading accreditation status
Battersea Dogs & Cats Home has announced that its Volunteering and Fostering Programme has achieved the Investing in Volunteers (IiV) accreditation. The animal charity has been recognised as a leading organisation that is committed to training and investing in its volunteers across its three centres. Battersea has over 1,200 volunteers…
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Dec- 2017 -15 DecemberCurrent Affairs
Vets donate much needed funds and food
With Christmas just around the corner, one practice has collected almost a thousand pounds’ worth of money and food to help the residents of Munlochy Animal Aid’s Black Isle shelter have a Happy Christmas. Crown Vets’ Sarah Baddon RVN, and Jo Campbell, head receptionist, visited Munlochy Animal Aid’s shelter…
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