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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Feb- 2017 -24 FebruaryEvents
Vet charity honours heroic and devoted dogs
Three heroic and devoted Scottish dogs were honoured today (Friday 24 February) by the UK’s leading veterinary charity for their bravery and devotion to duty. At a special ceremony at the Scottish Parliament, Police Dog Ozzy became the latest recipient of the prestigious PDSA Gold Medal* – the animals’ equivalent…
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3 FebruaryCurrent Affairs
Official brand tartan fabric unveiled by pet company
Dogrobes has launched an exclusive tartan fabric that celebrates the company’s Scottish heritage. Inspired by direct requests from customers, the Keith-based business commissioned Araminta Campbell to design a bespoke tartan for the Dogrobes’ brand. After 18-months of development, the result is a striking red and dark grey tartan pattern, which contrasts…
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Dec- 2016 -21 DecemberCurrent Affairs
Scottish SPCA welcomes debate on illegal puppy trafficking
MSP Emma Harper led a Members’ Business debate today (Wednesday, 21 December) at Holyrood to highlight the practice of illegal puppy trafficking. The SPCA has been leading a multi-agency fight to stop illegal puppy trading. SNP MSP Emma Harper said, “The illegal farming and trafficking of puppies is an abhorrent…
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19 DecemberCurrent Affairs
Vets respond to confirmation of avian influenza
Avian influenza of the H5N8 strain has been confirmed in turkeys at a farm near Louth in Lincolnshire on Friday. Most birds at the premises have died and any remaining birds there will be humanely culled. The Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra) has put in place a…
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15 DecemberCurrent Affairs
Warning of gar species for sale in England and Wales
Importers and retailers in England and Wales are being warned to carefully check the gar species they sell to ensure they are not trading in illegal fish. Only Atractosteus tristoechus (Cuban gar) and Lepisosteus platyrhincus (Florida gar) are permitted for sale under the Import of Live Fish Act (ILFA) in…
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8 DecemberCurrent Affairs
Gundog teams help celebrate Queen’s 90th year
A member of the Wales Gundog Team won the ‘Top Dog’ award at the Home International Field Trial 2016 at Windsor on November 28. Headed by captain Nigel Probert, the team competed in the special event which was organised as a celebration of Her Majesty the Queen’s 90th birthday and…
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Oct- 2016 -27 OctoberCurrent Affairs
Top ten reasons black cats are great!
Dark furred felines and black and white cats are often last to be adopted in rescue centres. The average number of days a ginger cat will stay at The Mayhew Animal Home before finding a new home is 41 days, but astonishingly in comparison a black cat will on average…
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26 OctoberLatest News
Gudrun Ravetz elected new president of the BVA
Gudrun Ravetz has been named the new president of the British Veterinary Association (BVA). Sean Wensley, the previous president, concluded his year in the role on September 22 with a final final Presidential Address to 140 people at the BVA Members’ Day. Sean emphasised the strength of the profession in changing times and will…
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10 OctoberCurrent Affairs
Scottish ban on tail docking lifted
The outright ban on all dog tail docking within Scotland has been lifted, Scottish Government has announced. Environment secretary, Roseanna Cunningham, said that ‘legislation will be changed to permit the shortening of the tails of spaniel and hunt point retriever puppies where a vet believes they are likely to be…
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Sep- 2016 -23 SeptemberVeterinary
Gudrun Ravetz elected new president of the BVA
Gudrun Ravetz has been named the new president of the British Veterinary Association (BVA). Sean Wensley, the previous president, concluded his year in the role on September 22 with a final final Presidential Address to 140 people at the BVA Members’ Day. Sean emphasised the strength of the profession in changing times and will…
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