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- 2016 -18 MarchCurrent Affairs
Small business confidence at lowest level in three years
A new survey by the Federation of Small Businesses (FSB) has shown small business confidence was at the lowest level since 2013 from the first quarter of this year. The fall is most noticeable in London and the East of England, but all regions of the UK have seen declines.…
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10 MarchCurrent Affairs
‘Hands Off’ campaign relaunched
The Ornamental Aquatic Trade Association is re-launching its #handsoffmyhobby campaign as Scottish, Welsh and Northern Irish voters go to the polls in May. This time, the trade association is asking businesses and hobbyists to ask their local politicians where they stand on the issue of exotic pets and proclaim their…
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9 MarchCurrent Affairs
Government faces problems with Sunday trading hours vote
The government could struggle to extend Sunday trading hours in England and Wales following upset from the Scottish National Party and Conservative backbenchers. MPs will cast their vote on handing over the controls of Sunday trading hours to local councils which could see an increase in opening hours of up…
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8 MarchCurrent Affairs
New website launched to boost awareness of compulsory microchipping
The Kennel Club and Petlog has launched www.chipitcheckit.co.uk, a new website to help make the new law regarding the compulsory microchipping of dogs as straightforward as possible for dog owners. The website is a one-stop shop for everything owners need to know about compulsory microchipping, from checking a microchip to advice,…
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Feb- 2016 -26 FebruaryEditorial
Burgled pet store owners reunite with stolen animals
Owners of the Perth Pet Centre in St Catherine’s Retail Park have been reunited with a bearded dragon, three corn snakes and a tarantula that were stolen during a burglary on February 18 2016. Coins worth approximately £120 and heat lamps were also taken during the raid. A Police Scotland spokesperson told the BBC…
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23 FebruaryCurrent Affairs
68 percent of pet owners not aware of the new microchipping law
Almost three quarters of owners are not aware of the new microchipping law with one in four still not having their dog chipped. In April 2016, it becomes law in England and Scotland that all dogs have to be microchipped by eight weeks old. Research commissioned by Pets at Home revealed…
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Jan- 2016 -27 JanuaryCurrent Affairs
PDSA offers free workshops for veterinary professionals
Vet charity, PDSA, is offering free workshops to help veterinary professionals deliver new welfare checks known as ‘PetWise MOTs’. The checks focus on the five welfare needs, as defined in the Animal Welfare Acts, and follow reports that public awareness of these needs has dwindled*. Richard Casey, PDSA Pet Well-being…
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13 JanuaryIndustry News
Sneyd’s Wonderfeeds works with Broomhall Feeds to increase Scottish distribution
Sneyd’s Wonderfeeds’ range of dry dog and working dog foods is becoming increasingly available in Scotland. The company has joined forces with premier wholesaler, Perthshire-based Broomhall Feeds. The new association means Broomhall Feeds will supply horse feed and pet food to shops, agricultural merchants and country stores right across the region. Sneyd’s…
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12 JanuaryCurrent Affairs
MSPs consider greater welfare for pet rabbits
MSPs are to consider asking the Scottish government to review the time-scale of its pet welfare for rabbits. Holyrood’s public petitions committee has been taking evidence after a petition created by Karen Gray, chair and founder of Rabbits Require Rights (Scotland), received 2,044 named signatories. The petition is hoped to…
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7 JanuaryCurrent Affairs
Eukanuba announces Paralympian as ambassador
Eukanuba has announced Paralympian, Libby Clegg, as its ambassador for 2016. As one of Great Britain and Scotland’s most successful track and field athletes of recent years, Libby will be working with Eukanuba to celebrate nutrition, along with her guide dog, Hatti. The partnership will see Libby and Hatti working closely with…
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