Veterinary Practices
Veterinary practices are an essential part of the UK petcare ecosystem, influencing product recommendations, customer trust, and pet owner behaviour. Pet Gazette reports on commercial developments within the veterinary sector that impact the retail and supply chain — including practice acquisitions, corporate consolidation, partnerships with petcare brands, and cross-referral strategies. Coverage also includes new clinic openings, service innovations, and trends in preventative care and prescription products. This tag offers valuable insight into how veterinary practices shape demand for health-related pet products and interact with the wider commercial pet industry.
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Jul- 2016 -29 JulyVeterinary
Vets respond to fears for bulldog welfare
Following the release of new research data by Niels Pedersen from the Centre of Companion Animal Health, University of California, into breed health of the English bulldog, the British Veterinary Association (BVA) has issued the following statement: Sean Wensley, president of the BVA, said: “The research released today reflects the seriousness…
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May- 2016 -12 MayCurrent Affairs
Free trial of new venison training treats
Veni-Dog products is offering its new VenPlus Training Treats free of charge to all pet shops and vets throughout the UK. The pack consists of 6 x 100g tubes of VenPlus treats in an attractive display pack. Each pocket-sized tube contains approximately 240 low calorie venison-based treats that are ideal for training as well…
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Apr- 2016 -27 AprilCurrent Affairs
Kennel club launches guide to tackle pet obesity
The Kennel Club has launched a comprehensive guide to help dog owners tackle the nation’s growing canine obesity problem. To combat overweight pets, the Kennel Club has launched a new information guide to assist owners of overweight dogs in managing their pet’s weight. The guide discusses how to tell if a dog…
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21 AprilCurrent Affairs
Revenue growth for Pets at Home
Pets at Home Group Plc has reported growth in revenue following the opening of more groom rooms and veterinary practices. Revenue grew in the year till March 31 to £793.1m, up from £729.1m the year before, as like-for-like revenue grew by 2.1 percent. The company opened 20 new superstores, 50 vet…
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19 AprilIndustry News
God Save the Corgi treats celebrate Queen’s 90th birthday
DTC (The Dog Treat Company) is celebrating the Queen’s 90th birthday with the introduction of a new treat called God Save the Corgi. DTC founder Joe Halliwell commented, “For us the Queen’s 90th seemed the perfect celebration to raise awareness for such an enigmatic blue-blooded breed, courtesy of some suitably…
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14 AprilVeterinary
PDSA launches own-brand pet product range
Vet charity, PDSA, will be launching its own selection of pet wellbeing products. The new PDSA Vet Care range will initially include joint supplements for cats and dogs, a skin supplement for dogs and an antimicrobial dog shampoo. PDSA Vet and developer of the PDSA Vet Care range, Chris Wright, said: “At PDSA, the health and…
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1 AprilCurrent Affairs
Vets urged to support Rabbit Awareness Week
Veterinary practices are being called upon to sign up for Burgess Pet Care RAW campaign when it attends the British Small Animal Veterinary Associations (BSAVA) congress in Birmingham on April 7-10. “Up to 57 percent of rabbits live alone and we believe this number is still too high and are urging…
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Mar- 2016 -31 MarchCurrent Affairs
BSAVA celebrates National Pet Month
The British Small Animal Veterinary Association (BSAVA) is advising vet practices to play a vital role in marking National Pet Month, by celebrating improvements in animal welfare and raising money for UK pet charities. The theme of the national campaign, taking place from April 1 – May, is to champion…
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11 MarchCurrent Affairs
Beco Pets challenges UK dogs to ‘Get Fit, Not Fat’
Beco Pets has joined the fight against pet obesity. The eco-pet product company has launched a campaign to help the UK’s three million overweight dogs get fit, not fat. Central to Beco Pets’ campaign is the popular new flying disc toy in their ‘Fetch’ range, The Beco Flyer, which encourages dogs…
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Feb- 2016 -26 FebruaryEvents
Dates announced for Rabbit Awareness Week
Rabbit Awareness Week (RAW) celebrates its tenth anniversary in 2016. The event, which takes place from June 18 to 26, will involve veterinary practices and the pet industry in a campaign to raise awareness of the importance of rabbit companionship. The week will be led by pet food manufacturer Burgess Pet Care alongside the…
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