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.

Jan- 2016 -

12 January

Current 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 January

Current 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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Dec- 2015 -

18 December

Current Affairs

ROYAL CANIN® sponsors 33rd Aviemore sled dog rally

The ROYAL CANIN® and Siberian Husky Club of Great Britain’s 33rd Aviemore sled dog rally takes place on the trails of the Glenmore Forest, Aviemore, Scotland on Saturday 23rd and Sunday 24th January 2016. The event is one of the biggest sled dog gatherings in the world and will play host to…
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Aug- 2015 -

27 August

Current Affairs

Rabbit Rights Scotland petition could get second hearing

Campaigners from Rabbit Rights Scotland are hoping a petition for greater legal protection for pet rabbits will get a second hearing. The Petition hopes to introduce a licensing regime for sellers of young rabbits similar to that for young cats and dogs. They also want to create a minimum standard…
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26 August

Current Affairs

Labradors are Britain’s favourite

As the nation gets ready to celebrate National Dog Day 2015 today, a survey of 2,000 dog lovers has found the Labrador Retriever tops the poll as the nation’s favourite dog, with the cute canine receiving almost double the votes of second place, German Shepherds. The UK’s top favourite breeds:…
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Feb- 2015 -

25 February

Editorial

ARE ALL DOGS READY FOR MICROCHIPPING?

Compulsory microchipping for dogs in England is only a year away. New regulations come into effect from April 6th 2016. From that point onwards, all dogs must be chipped by the time they are eight weeks old. Owners will also be required to register their pet with an approved database.…
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20 February

Editorial

EXOTIC PETS UNDER REVIEW

Is the exotic pet trade facing a change? Richard Lochhead, Cabinet Secretary for Rural Affairs and the Environment, has committed to a review of the trade and importations of exotic animals for the pet industry in Scotland. The Scottish Government has announced that Mr Lochhead plans to explore the effects…
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Oct- 2014 -

28 October

Manufacturers

Royal Canin’s New Range for the Urban, Active and Sporting Dog

Always a company with a focus on scientific advances in precise nutrition for pets, rather than market research or surveys on the owners, Royal Canin is launching a new range – Lifestyle Health Nutrition – with products tailored to the specific needs of dogs living in towns and cities and…
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Mar- 2014 -

10 March

Manufacturers

Orijen signs exclusive deal with Vital

Bern Pet Foods has announced an exclusive distribution agreement with Vital Pet Products for its range of Orijen dog and cat foods and the recently introduced freeze-dried foods and treats. The partnership, which will be launched to the trade at PATS, is accepting pre-orders now. Colin Rodger, director of Bern…
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6 March

Current Affairs

New campaign to target lungworm awareness

Despite a rise in owner awareness, 85 per cent of UK dogs remain unprotected against lungworm (Angiostrongylus vasorum) a potentially fatal parasite, a new survey reveals. The research, which questioned 1,000 dog owners, found that 80 per cent were aware of the deadly parasite, with more than five per cent having…
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