Somerset
This coverage reports on petcare industry news and business developments in Somerset, serving professionals across the county’s retail, wholesale, and supply chain sectors. Pet Gazette covers independent pet shops, national retail chains, distributors, wholesalers, and logistics providers, offering insights into local market trends, store openings, regulatory updates, and commercial growth opportunities. From retail operations to supply chain management, our Somerset coverage helps pet trade professionals stay informed and competitive.
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Jun- 2019 -7 JuneManufacturers
Forthglade launches new award
Devon-based pet food makers Forthglade, has announced the launch of the ‘South West England’s Most Dog Friendly Pub of the Year Awards 2019/20’, in association with the South West Tourism Awards. The awards will run individually across four regions; Devon, Cornwall, Dorset, plus Bristol, Bath and Somerset. The winners from…
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May- 2019 -7 MayCurrent Affairs
HMRC raises millions from tax-dodging puppy farmers
More than £5m has been raised by an HMRC taskforce tackling dishonest dog breeders who were selling pups on the black market. HMRC set up the taskforce in October 2015 after discussions with animal welfare groups suggested tens of thousands of puppies were being reared in unregulated conditions and sold…
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Mar- 2019 -29 MarchVeterinary
RCVS warns profession against employing ‘fake vet fraudster’
The Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons (RCVS) is warning the veterinary profession not to employ a man called Peter Keniry who has “repeatedly and fraudulently practiced as a veterinary surgeon in the UK”. Keniry recently served over one year’s imprisonment, following a three-year prison term handed down at Taunton Crown…
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27 MarchManufacturers
Oscar & Hooch launches Neon collar range
Somerset-based pet accessory company, Oscar and Hooch has launched its new range of Neon collars, after previewing them at Crufts. All collars and leads in the range will be machine washable and handmade in the UK, Oscar and Hooch’s new range will also manufacture luxury treat bags made from the…
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20 MarchAwards
2019 Veterinary Awards finalists announced
The finalists for the 2019 Petplan Veterinary Awards have been announced, the finalists have been drawn from over 40,000 nominations. The finalists are: Practice Support Staff of the Year Graham Skelton, Orchard House Veterinary Centre, Hexham, Northumberland Sharon Scarratt of Blue House Veterinary Centre, Stoke-On-Trent, Staffordshire Zoe Pickering, Orchard House…
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Dec- 2018 -10 DecemberManufacturers
Oscar & Hooch release quilted dog coats
British manufacturer Oscar & Hooch have launched a range of waxed and quilted dog coats to suit all weathers. The coats are water resistant to offer effective protection in wet weather and they are also fleece lined to provide warmth on the colder days. The coats are machine washable and…
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Oct- 2018 -18 OctoberBusiness
VetPartners acquires its first nursing school
A Dorchester-based veterinary nursing school has been acquired by UK group, VetPartners, making it the first establishment of its kind to join the firm. Lynwood School of Veterinary Nursing, a subsidiary of Lynwood Vets, joined VetPartners in September, along with the five-site small animal practice in Dorset. Since being established…
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Jun- 2018 -13 JunePet Owners
Cafe that offers food and drink for both dogs and humans opened
A cafe has opened in Somerset that will allow dog and owner to eat side by side from their own separate menus. The cafe will offer dogs towels, blankets and water alongside a specialised canine menu, and mock alcoholic drinks for dogs called ‘Bottom Sniffer’ a dog beer and ‘Pawsecco’.…
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13 JuneManufacturers
Forthglade leads the way in protecting the South West Coast Path
Natural pet food manufacturer Forthglade has made a donation to the South West Coast Path Association in a bid to protect and preserve the South West Coast Path, a favoured place for dog walkers. The South West Coast Path is the longest of the country’s fifteen National Trails and enables walkers…
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Mar- 2018 -12 MarchEvents
Crufts announces the Nation’s top dog hero
Vanessa Holbrow, from Burnham on Sea, Somerset, and her dog Sir Jack Spratticus has tonight been announced as the winner of the dog hero competition, Friends for Life, at Crufts 2018. Border Terrier, Jack, had been to four homes before being rescued at the age of 13 months by Vanessa,…
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