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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Nov- 2019 -12 NovemberRetailers
Dogrobes launches fundraising calendar in support of Dementia charity
Pet accessory company, Dogrobes has launched a fundraising calendar and are donating its dog drying coats to the canines of the Dementia Dog Project. Dogrobes is set to launch a new 2020 calendar which they hope will raise funds for the new charity, Dementia Dog Project, which provides assistance dogs…
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7 NovemberVeterinary
SSPCA launches ‘Assured Puppy Breeder Scheme’
The SSPCA have announced the launch of its Assured Puppy Breeder Scheme. This free scheme will mark the SSPCA’s “ongoing efforts to tackle the illegal puppy trade”. The voluntary scheme will put emphasis on responsible breeding puppy breeding, and will be made available to every dog breeder in Scotland. The…
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Oct- 2019 -15 OctoberPet Owners
Edinburgh Dog and Cat Home launches pet food bank
Edinburgh Dog and Cat Home will launch its first dedicated pet food bank in the Scottish capital tomorrow (16 October), to offer support to pet owners “living in poverty”. The food bank for cats and dogs will offer wet and dry food, jackets, collars, leads, bowls and bedding as well…
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14 OctoberManufacturers
Dogrobes creates two new jobs at Haven
Fochabers-based pet accessory company, Dogrobes is helping to support two permanent jobs at Haven PTS in Larbert near Falkirk in Scotland by using the company to manufacture its popular dog drying coats. Haven is part of Momentum and the wider Rehab Group, a not-for-profit organisation providing rehabilitation, training and care…
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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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