Ring

This coverage focuses on Ring, the home security and smart technology brand, and its relevance to the UK petcare industry. Pet Gazette reports on how Ring’s products — including video doorbells, security cameras, and monitoring solutions — are used by pet owners and pet-related businesses to enhance safety, monitor animals, and improve customer service. Coverage includes news, product updates, market insights, and case studies to help pet trade professionals understand the commercial opportunities for integrating smart home technology into the petcare sector.

Dec- 2018 -

14 December

Manufacturers

Petsafe brand expands Play & Challenge range

Pet product manufacturer, PetSafe has announced a further expansion of its Play & Challenge range with the addition of two new dog toys. The Play & Challenge range aims to redirect bad behaviours like chewing and jumping into positive play. The new toys are suitable for all ages and will…
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Aug- 2018 -

6 August

Manufacturers

Fish4Dogs adds two new treats to its range

Dog fish food manufacturer Fish4Dogs has launched two new treats which are said to be healthy and low in calories. The Salmon Cookies and Redfish and Lavender Crunchers are grain-free and contain no artificial preservatives or colourings, making them suitable to be given everyday. The Salmon Cookies are crunchy biscuits…
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Jun- 2018 -

14 June

Manufacturers

New toy launched that combines ‘launcher’ and ‘ground pursuit’ games

Chuckit have launched their new Ringchaser toy for dogs that combines both “launcher” and “ground pursuit” games. The company says the toy will bring “innovation to the game of fetch” and has been inspired by one of the companies best-selling toys, the Ultra Ball. The product aims to emulate the…
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May- 2018 -

29 May

Charities

4,755 dangerous wild animals are being kept as pets in the UK

A new survey has revealed that 4,755 dangerous wild animals are being privately kept in the UK. The new survey by wildlife charity Born Free has led to them petitioning the UK government to immediately review the law, and put a stop to some of the world’s most deadly creatures…
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Nov- 2017 -

17 November

Current Affairs

OATA introduces new members to Board of Directors

The aquatic industry trade body, OATA, has welcomed three new directors to its Board, following its annual general meeting held in November. Caroline Everett of Anglo Aquatic Plants, Dr Donna Snellgrove of Mars Petcare and Simon Strode of Tetra will now attend board meetings. The vacancies were created when the…
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Oct- 2016 -

3 October

Current Affairs

Cyclists find cats abandoned in New Forest

On September 25, cyclists in the New Forest found two adult cats dumped in pet carriers beside a private home in Burley. The RSPCA is now caring for the cats. The cats were collected by Jo Blackburn, an RSPCA animal welfare officer (AWO): “These poor little cats were dumped by a fence…
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Aug- 2016 -

2 August

Current Affairs

Pets at Home under-fire from dog owner

A dog owner has accused Pets At Home of leaving pet with ‘burnt testicles’ following a grooming mishap. Kay Betson said she had noticed her dog, Woody, wasn’t his usual self and could not work out what was the matter after bringing him home, reports The Sun. The mum-of-three from Gleadless in Yorkshire,…
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Jul- 2016 -

5 July

Retailers

Pets Corner completes rebrand of its Ringwood store

Pet retail chain, Pets Corner, has completed its first store rebrand following the acquisition of more than 50 PamPurredPets sites earlier in the year. The Ringwood site, which is located on the town’s High Street, was the first in the group to undergo the transformation. Ethical retailer, Pets Corner, added…
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May- 2016 -

17 May

Retailers

Pets Corner starts PamPurredPets rebrand

Pet retailer, Pets Corner, has followed its acquisition of PamPurredPets’ stores with the announcement that the Ringwood shop will be the first to undergo a full rebrand. The High Street outlet will remain open to customers during the refit that will be undertaken during closing hours. The store will receive full…
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Mar- 2016 -

23 March

Events

Revealed! PATS Sandown’s New Product Award winners

Information courtesy of Neil Pope. The winners of the PATS Sandown 2016 New Product Awards were named on March 22, 2016. A team of expert pet retail judges arrived at the show before 9am to make their choices. Here is a full list of the winners together with the judges’ comments: CAT…
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