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Independent manufacturer announced as finalist in PetQuip Awards

An independent pet product manufacturer has been announced as a finalist in the PetQuip Awards for ‘Pet Product of the Year’. Rob Peacock’s PetWeighter bowl, features a base which can be filled with water or sand, to give it a weight of up to 13kg, meaning pets aren’t able to…

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Poppy’s Picnic nominated for the Rural Business Awards

Raw pet food company Poppy’s Picnic has been nominated for a Rural Business Award in the Business Start-Up of the Year category. Now in its fourth year, the Rural Business Awards are the only UK-wide business awards specifically for the rural sector and is sponsored by Amazon. Representing Wiltshire in…

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PetQuip announces award finalists for 2018

The PetQuip Awards has announced the 39 finalists for this year’s ceremony, which is in its sixth year and will take place in autumn at the PATS Telford trade show.  PetQuip’s trade association manager, Pat Flynn said; “It has been a mammoth task working with our team of experts to…

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Welsh Grooming Academy to present live demonstrations

The Welsh Grooming Academy will be hosting grooming workshops in association with the British Dog Groomers Association (BDGA) at PATS Telford in September. On both show days, grooming demonstrations and talks will be given by some of UK’s and international leading dog groomers. The demonstrations will highlight the knowledge and…

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Nominations wanted for PetQuip Awards

The PetQuip Association is also asking the industry for nominations for retailers or suppliers who in the opinion of the nominee deserve to be winners.  The PetQuip Awards will take place on the first evening of PATS Telford at a gala dinner and party on Sunday 23 September 2018. The categories for…

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Company Profile: Dorwest Herbs

Founded in 1948, family-run company Dorwest Herbs produces the only herbal medicines authorised by the Veterinary Medicines Directorate. With a passion for keeping pets in tip-top health, the manufacturer supplies the pet sector with dietary supplements and homeopathic products. This year, Dorwest is celebrating 70 years in business, with brand…

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PIF award winners announced

The 2017 Pet Industry Federation Awards were announced at an awards dinner held at Whittlebury Hall Hotel. The event was organised by the Pet Industry Federation (PIF), which this year celebrated its 70th Anniversary with a special birthday themed awards dinner. The PIF awards recognise entrepreneurial talent, commercial acumen and quality…

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Shortlist announced for PIF awards

The PIF has revealed the finalists for this year’s Pet Industry Federation Awards. This year’s finalists are: Independent Retailer of the Year – sponsored by ROYAL CANIN & James Wellbeloved Creature Comforts, Glasgow Millies Wolfheart, Keighley PetLondon, Marylebone, London The Pet Experience, Weymouth Trusty Pet Supplies, Derby Unique Pets, Aylesbury…

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Just for Pets saved by Pedigree Wholesale

Just for Pets has been bought out of administration by Pedigree Wholesale. In addition to Just for Pets being rescued from administration, the company will maintain employment of nearly 200 staff from its head office and store operations in 18 locations across the country. The predominantly Midlands-based stores announced that…

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Blue Cross awards top vet nurse of the year

Fiona Leathers from Bonnybridge has been named ‘Vet Nurse of the Year’ by Blue Cross pet charity. Fiona, who is a veterinary nurse at A & G Vets on Main Street in the Falkirk village, received 16 nominations from clients and colleagues. She was nominated for going “above and beyond…

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