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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.

  • Apr- 2014 -
    4 April
    Current AffairsNational Pet Month invites UK pet trade to join in silver celebrations

    National Pet Month invites UK pet trade to join in silver celebrations

    National Pet Month celebrates its 25th anniversary this year with the UK pet trade being urged to join the party and raise funds for their favourite pet charities. This national celebration of responsible pet ownership has helped countless pet organisations over the past 25 years with thousands of pet owners, vet…

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  • Mar- 2014 -
    6 March
    Current AffairsNew campaign to target lungworm awareness

    New campaign to target lungworm awareness

    Despite a rise in owner awareness, 85 per cent of UK dogs remain unprotected against lungworm (Angiostrongylus vasorum) a potentially fatal parasite, a new survey reveals. The research, which questioned 1,000 dog owners, found that 80 per cent were aware of the deadly parasite, with more than five per cent having…

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  • Jul- 2013 -
    15 July
    Current AffairsFatal parasite is now endemic in the UK, experts warn

    Fatal parasite is now endemic in the UK, experts warn

    Vets warn that the potentially fatal lungworm parasite has reached endemic proportions, with 150 veterinary practices across the UK reporting 952 suspected cases and 81 deaths caused by the parasite this year alone. The Angiostrongylus Vasorum parasite, carried by common slugs and snails found in the typical UK garden, is…

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  • 2 July
    ManufacturersExtended licence for Norbrook’s Pestigon for cats

    Extended licence for Norbrook’s Pestigon for cats

    Pestigon for cats has been granted an extension to its licence, which now sees it indicated against the Ixodes ricinus tick. Pestigon, launched in August 2012, is Norbrook Laboratories Ltd fipronil spot on solution against fleas and ticks in cats and dogs.  The cat product was previously indicated against Dermacentor…

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  • Apr- 2013 -
    10 April
    RetailersUK’s largest pet store business acquires Vets4Pets

    UK’s largest pet store business acquires Vets4Pets

    In a deal worth £40 million, Pets at Home has bought Vets4Pets and now stands to become one of the largest veterinary chains in the UK with the number of practices overtaking the number of stores. Founded over 12 years ago by former Specsavers and Vision Express executive Peter Watson,…

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  • Feb- 2013 -
    22 February
    Current AffairsExperts warn of increased spread of lungworm across UK

    Experts warn of increased spread of lungworm across UK

    Last year’s damp summer and mild winter have allowed slug and snail populations to flourish, leading experts to warn of a continued spread of Angiostrongylus vasorum in the UK. Biodiversity and conservation officer for the National History Museum, Professor Fred Naggs said: “An increase in the number of slug and…

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  • 6 February
    Current AffairsCompulsory microchipping for dogs to be introduced in England

    Compulsory microchipping for dogs to be introduced in England

    It has been confirmed that microchipping will become a compulsory measure for all dogs in England. DEFRA has announced that, as of 6 April 2016, all dogs will be required to have a microchip, in a move hailed by veterinary associations across the country. The British Veterinary Association (BVA) and…

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  • Jan- 2013 -
    22 January
    ManufacturersKONG lends helping hand to canine blood bank charity

    KONG lends helping hand to canine blood bank charity

    Pet toy manufacturer KONG has pledged its continued support to Pet Blood Bank UK (PBBUK) throughout 2013 with quarterly donations of dog toys. Last year, KONG gifted approximately £5,000 worth of its toys to the charity – the only one of its kind in the UK. PBBUK holds weekly collection…

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  • Nov- 2012 -
    15 November
    Trade OrganisationsWebsite launched to help vets setting up in practice

    Website launched to help vets setting up in practice

    Vets4Pets has launched its new website, aiming to inform veterinary professionals about joint venture partnerships. The new website, started by the national network of veterinary practices, wants to explain the opportunities of joint venture partnerships and how the prospect of running a practice can be a reality and details the…

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  • Oct- 2012 -
    10 October
    Trade OrganisationsVets4Pets partners with Ashleigh & Pudsey

    Vets4Pets partners with Ashleigh & Pudsey

    National network of veterinary practices Vets4Pets has announced that Britain’s Got Talent winners Ashleigh and Pudsey will partner them to help raise awareness of the importance of preventative pet healthcare. Marketing director of Vets4Pets Mike Hopkins said: “Ashleigh and Pudsey are the ideal partners for Vets4Pets [as] they exemplify everything…

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