Surrey

LVS appoints head of cardiology

London Vet Specialists (LVS) has announced the appointment of Joao Loureiro as its head of cardiology. He previously worked as a cardiology specialist at the Linnaeus-owned North Downs Specialist Referrals in Bletchingley, Surrey. Loureiro graduated from the University of Oporto in Portugal in 2001 and his interest in cardiology prompted…

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Norwood Aquarium takes on Giganterra UK distribution

Norwood aquarium has announced that it has taken on the UK distribution for French pet company Giganterra. The Surrey-based distributor has now adopted the full range of GiganTerra products, covering about 200 stock keeping units. The company will distribute a wide range of products including ornaments, feed bowls, plants, terrariums,…

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Percuro to exhibit full hypoallergenic range at DogFest

Percuro Pet Food will kick-off its participation at this year’s DogFest series by exhibiting its full hypoallergenic pet food range, including adult dog, puppy food and ‘Snappies’ treats at Loseley Park, Surrey on 7 and 8 May. DogFest runs from May until December and features a variety of brand showcases.…

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RVC: Diabetes remission research progress

Diabetes mellitus (DM) is a common disease among domestic cats and is estimated to affect 1 in 200 cats in the UK. Although this prevalence might not seem overwhelming, diabetic cats require daily insulin treatment and frequent consultation by veterinary surgeons and so managing diabetic cats accounts for a substantial…

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DoGood unleashes eco-friendly packaging

Plant-based dog food company, DoGood based in Woking, Surrey has announced that it unleashed carbon-balanced packaging to match its product’s eco-credentials. In collaboration with Newton Print, the start-up used its sampling service and low minimum order volumes to produce printed cardboard sleeves made from certified FSC cardboard for the dog…

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Bruce’s to expand doggy day care business 

Doggy day care company Bruce’s is searching for new sites across the UK, offering a unique opportunity for farmers and landowners to diversify their revenue streams through the business. Bruce’s is now searching for farmland that is underutilised or is suitable for an alternative. The group will in return pay…

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A dive into doggy day cares

Bruce Casalis, founder of Bruce’s Doggy Day Care has been in the industry for over 13 years, caring for the individual needs of every dog that visits one of his centres. He first started out by walking dogs in the park and after seeing the demand for a registered professional,…

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Natural Instinct names Camila Segura new product development technologist

Pet food brand, Natural Instinct, has announced the appointment of Camila Segura as new product development technologist (NPD Technologist) at the brand’s headquarters in Surrey. In her new role she will be focused on “extending Natural Instinct’s range of products, reflecting current market trends and new technologies within the industry”. …

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New dates for PATS Sandown 2021 announced

Organisers of PATS Sandown have announced that the show will be moving to a new date in 2021.  The two-day trade event, which was originally set to take place on 14 February and 15 February, will now be held on 11 May and 12 May at Sandown Park, Surrey. Meanwhile,…

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Linnaeus expands amid continued investment

Veterinary group Linnaeus has expanded its number of sites to 169, having formed just six years ago from a single location.  Linnaeus, which is based in Friars Gate, Solihull, recently acquired four new practices during the Coronavirus pandemic and despite lockdown. Its portfolio now includes 12 referral centres and 44…

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