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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Mar- 2018 -26 MarchIndustry News
Fish4Dogs boosts sales team
Fish4Dogs has boosted its sales team by bringing on board a business manager from the pet industry and promoting one of its customer service advisors into new positions. Patina Pickard and Jack Sheldon join territory manager Judith Laurie to make-up the team under the direction of Sarah Fowler. Patina has…
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1 MarchAppointment
Christine Middlemiss takes up post as UK Chief Veterinary Officer
Christine Middlemiss has taken up the post as UK Chief Veterinary Officer (CVO) taking over from Nigel Gibbens who has stepped down after 10 successful years in the role. Middlemiss has a wealth of experience and joins Defra after serving as the CVO for New South Wales, Australia. She took…
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Feb- 2018 -27 FebruaryCurrent Affairs
Shock collar ban could be announced in England
A ban of the sale and use of shock collars is to be announced across the UK shortly, following a consultation period on the terms of such a ban, including a total import ban and a possible amnesty, according to the Kennel Club. The Kennel Club is delighted that following…
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20 FebruaryCharities
Dogs Trust calls on government to ban electric collars in new campaign
Canine charity Dogs Trust has launched its #ShockinglyLegal campaign to help urge the government to ban the sale of electronic shock collars in England. A recent poll revealed that 31 percent of the public believe that shock collars are already illegal in England, although that is not the case. Some…
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15 FebruaryTrade Organisations
Channa sales ban on hold after an OATA challenge
Plans to ban the sale of Channa and three aquatic plant species across the whole of the UK has been put on hold following a challenge by the Ornamental Aquatic Trade Association (OATA) to the EU. A proposal by Spain had put the whole Channa genus in jeopardy but the…
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14 FebruaryIndustry News
Vets ‘delighted to see animal welfare high on the political agenda’
The British Veterinary Association has welcomed Labour’s draft policy document: ‘Animal Welfare For The Many, Not The Few’. The document, published today, looks at introducing a ban on the live export of animals for slaughter, strengthen the Hunting Act, enshrine the principal of animal sentience in law, end the badger cull, implement…
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12 FebruaryCurrent Affairs
Retail footfall takes a hit with Scotland showing sharpest decline
Footfall in January decreased by 1.6% year-on-year, showing a deeper decrease than the rate seen for January 2017, according to new figures. New British Retail Consortium (BRC) data showed a drop in footfall across all UK regions, with the sharpest decline being seen in Scotland (4.6 %). Despite footfall falling…
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1 FebruaryCurrent Affairs
Pet obesity crisis targeted by PDSA Pet FitClub
Excessive food consumption and a lack of exercise is causing a pet obesity crisis, warns PDSA vets. To help tackle the problem, the charity is searching for the UK’s chubbiest cats, dogs and rabbits, as it launches its annual pet slimming contest: PDSA Pet FitClub. Now in its 13th year, the national competition has helped 124 overweight…
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Jan- 2018 -30 JanuaryCharities
4,500 calls received in five years linked to airgun attacks
The RSPCA is calling for mandatory licensing of airguns in England and Wales, as it is revealed the charity received 4,500 calls in five years about attacks on animals using such weapons. The charity will be giving the recommendation as part of a submission to the UK Government’s current review…
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25 JanuaryCurrent Affairs
England is ‘lagging’ behind in animal welfare, claims charity
Blue Cross has written an open letter to Michael Gove to clarify Westminster’s position on a ban on electric shock collars for England following the decision by Scotland to outlaw the cruel and unnecessary devices. The national pet charity is calling for Westminster to follow in the steps of Scotland…
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