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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Jun- 2018 -7 JuneBusiness
New micro-algae pet food startup receives £500k investment
A ‘micro-algae’ pet food startup has a received £500,000 investment from the Scottish Investment Bank (SIB) to enable the company to expand its team and build a pilot plant for its technology at a whiskey distillery. MiAlgae, founded by Douglas Martin, grows algae rich in omega-3 and other nutrients using…
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6 JuneVeterinary
Pets’n’Vets introduces training programme for newly qualified RVNs
The Pets’n’Vets Family, a network of veterinary practices, has launched an innovative new training programme aimed at expanding and developing the skillsets of newly-qualified RVNs. The Pets’n’Vets Family already runs an enhanced new graduate programme designed to attract the best and brightest new graduates to its practices. The programme provides…
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4 JuneRetailers
Footfall drops 8.6 percent as sunshine fails to attract shoppers
The UK high street saw an overall 8.6 percent year-on-year drop in footfall despite the warm May bank holidays, figures show. According to Ipsos’ UK Retail Traffic Weathermap, London and the south east saw the sharpest decline with 13.3 percent fewer shoppers on the high street compared with the same…
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May- 2018 -30 MayCurrent Affairs
Pets’n’Vets Family backs bill to stop irresponsible dog breeding
The Pets’n’Vets Family, the network of veterinary practices with surgeries around Glasgow and surrounding areas, has backed the launch of a member’s bill to the Scottish parliament aimed at calling a halt to puppy farming. Christine Grahame, MSP for Midlothian South, Tweeddale and Lauderdale, has called for tighter regulations to…
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29 MayCharities
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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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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4 MayPet Owners
Scotland councillor eyes dog ban in parks
Isobel Davidson, a Liberal Democrat councillor wants dogs to be band from areas frequented by children amidst fears that their faeces could spread diseases. She has been backed by a number of community councils who say there is a “significant” risk with dog excrement and young children. Davidson said: “I…
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2 MayCharities
Pets’n’Vets backs bid to update law on selling animals in Scottish pet shops
The Pets’n’Vets Family, the network of veterinary practices with surgeries around Glasgow and surrounding areas, has backed MSP Jeremy Balfour’s proposals to upgrade ‘outdated’ law on selling animals in pet shops. The Conservative MSP highlighted research from animal charity Blue Cross indicating the current legislation governing pet shops dates from…
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Apr- 2018 -4 AprilCurrent Affairs
New advice to prevent palytoxin poisoning released
OATA has joined forces with key public health officials to produce guidance to help marine aquarium hobbyists who keep corals protect themselves against palytoxin poisoning. Health Protection Scotland approached OATA with a request to help produce the advice after a small number of incidents involving palytoxin were reported across the…
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1 AprilCharities
Iconic British unicorns reintroduced into secluded nature reserve on the Isle of Wight
This Sunday [1 April 2018] wildlife charity People’s Trust for Endangered Species (PTES) is reintroducing a number of unicorns (Equus monoceros) into a nature reserve on the Isle of Wight, as part of their ongoing conservation efforts to reintroduce endangered species back to the UK. Once a common sight in…
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