Scotland
Scotland hosts a thriving pet industry ecosystem, from independent retailers and grooming salons to distributors and manufacturers serving both rural and urban markets. Pet Gazette covers business activity across the country — including store launches, supply chain operations, regulatory developments, and regional buying patterns. We also report on devolved government policies affecting animal welfare, licensing, and retail compliance. Whether you operate in Glasgow, Edinburgh, the Highlands, or beyond, this tag offers commercial insight tailored to pet sector professionals active in the Scottish market.
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Aug- 2019 -16 AugustPet Owners
Rise in toxic blue green algae cases prompts vet warning
An increase in reports of toxic blue green algae in several locations across the UK this summer is prompting the British Veterinary Association (BVA) to urge pet owners to take extra precautions while walking their dogs in the vicinity of affected water bodies. The warning also comes after news from…
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15 AugustManufacturers
Dogrobes launches new rainbow dog drying coat
Dogrobes has launched a rainbow design to their range of dog drying coats. The new coats which form part of the brand’s collection and create a rainbow effect on the dog when worn. The jacket is lightweight is made from an “exclusive fabric”, which has longer loops on the inside,…
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6 AugustAwards
Poppy’s Picnic reaches regional final at Entrepreneur Awards
Raw pet food specialist Poppy’s Picnic has made the South West regional finals of the NatWest Great British Entrepreneur Awards. The company has been nominated in the Entrepreneurs and Team of the Year category. The 2019 programme sees the Awards held in eight regions, Midlands, Wales, the South West, the…
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Jul- 2019 -23 JulyAwards
Tatty Head named finalist for Natwest Great British Entrepreneur Awards
Founder of Pet Brand Tatty Head, Felicity Cooper has been named as a Midlands finalist for the Natwest Great British Entrepreneur Awards (GBEA), within the Start-Up Entrepreneur of the Year category. Tatty Head, which launched at Crufts 2019, is a new Pet Brand created by Cooper who had a vision…
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12 JulyVeterinary
Mind Matters Mental health research grant recipient announced
The Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons (RCVS) Mind Matters Initiative has announced that Scotland’s Rural College (SRUC) is the successful recipient of the inaugural Sarah Brown Mental Health Research Grant. The Sarah Brown Mental Health Research Grant was named for an elected RCVS Council member who passed away in 2017.…
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May- 2019 -31 MayManufacturers
Dogrobes to supply Fife Arms Hotel with drying coats
Award winning pet accessory company, Dogrobes is to supply their range of dog drying coats to The Fife Arms in Braemar. The Fife Arms is a Victorian coaching inn that is located in the historic Scottish village of Braemar amidst the landscape of the Cairngorms National Park and provides “luxury…
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30 MayVeterinary
Warrington vet surgery named in UK’s top 25
A Warrington vet surgery has been named in the top 25 best practices in the UK thanks to ratings from pet owners. Beech House Veterinary Centre, part of Willows Veterinary Group, has seen its excellent care and customer service recognised in Vet Help Direct’s annual ‘Best UK Vets’ awards. Vet…
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28 MayCurrent Affairs
VN removed from register following animal poisoning conviction
The Veterinary Nurse (VN) Disciplinary Committee of the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons (RCVS) directed that a Dunbartonshire-based veterinary nurse’s name be removed from the Register of Veterinary Nurses following her conviction in 2017 for causing unnecessary pain and suffering to an animal. In August 2017, Georgina Bretman was convicted…
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10 MayVeterinary
SRUC invests in new home for animal care in Aberdeen
Scotland’s Rural College (SRUC) in Aberdeen has announced it is moving to a new £350,000 home for animal care and veterinary nursing at the Mill of Craibstone on the SRUC campus. SRUC will invest over £350,000 into the new animal care unit, as it aims to bring the Mill of…
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9 MayPet Owners
Vets warning as potentially fatal dog disease spreads in UK
Vets are issuing a warning to dog owners as a potentially fatal dog disease has now spread throughout the UK. Lungworm was originally believed to be limited to southern regions, but research has revealed the parasite’s presence in northern areas of England, and even Scotland, which were not previously considered…
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