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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Aug- 2013 -2 AugustCurrent Affairs
Fresh call to ban shock collars
The Kennel Club is urging the government to take action following two different research studies which found conclusive proof that electric shock collars do not deliver the promises the manufacturers claim. Research funded by the Department of Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra) found that use of electric shock collars…
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Jan- 2013 -11 JanuaryTrade Organisations
RBS and NatWest launch online small business community
Small to medium enterprises (SMEs) have been given the chance to participate in a new online community set-up by the Royal Bank of Scotland (RBS) and NatWest. The banks have launched BizCrowd, a free-to-use online business supplier community designed to complement the banks’ traditional SME services. After providing in-person business…
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Jun- 2012 -20 JuneIndustry News
Vets call for action at Annual Scottish Dinner
The British Veterinary Association (BVA) has called on Scottish government for action on welfare legislation and surveillance plans at the Annual Scottish Dinner. At the dinner, which was attended by members of parliament, representatives of animal health and welfare organisations and senior members of the veterinary profession, BVA president Carl…
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20 JuneEvents
Vets call for action at Annual Scottish Dinner
The British Veterinary Association (BVA) has called on Scottish government for action on welfare legislation and surveillance plans at the Annual Scottish Dinner. At the dinner, which was attended by members of parliament, representatives of animal health and welfare organisations and senior members of the veterinary profession, BVA president Carl…
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