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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Apr- 2013 -10 AprilRetailers
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 FebruaryCurrent Affairs
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 FebruaryCurrent Affairs
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 JanuaryManufacturers
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 NovemberTrade Organisations
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 OctoberTrade Organisations
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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Jul- 2012 -11 JulyIndustry News
Pet crematorium recognised by trading standards
A Hampshire pet crematorium is celebrating after receiving the seal of approval from the county’s trading standards office. Dignity Pet Crematorium, of Winchfield, near Hook, is the only such crematorium in Hampshire to be recognised by trading standards and accepted into the county’s ‘Buy With Confidence’ scheme, which provides consumers…
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11 JulyRetailers
Pet crematorium recognised by trading standards
A Hampshire pet crematorium is celebrating after receiving the seal of approval from the county’s trading standards office. Dignity Pet Crematorium, of Winchfield, near Hook, is the only such crematorium in Hampshire to be recognised by trading standards and accepted into the county’s ‘Buy With Confidence’ scheme, which provides consumers…
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3 JulyCurrent Affairs
Petlog encourage microchipping
This month is National Microchipping Month, an annual campaign which encourages responsible pet ownership, and Petlog has taken the opportunity to explain why it is so essential. Petlog, a lost and found database, has revealed that pets are nearly 25 per cent more likely to go missing in summer than…
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3 JulyIndustry News
Petlog encourage microchipping
This month is National Microchipping Month, an annual campaign which encourages responsible pet ownership, and Petlog has taken the opportunity to explain why it is so essential. Petlog, a lost and found database, has revealed that pets are nearly 25 per cent more likely to go missing in summer than…
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