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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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Slow-feeding ‘Lickimat’ launched for pet separation anxiety

An Australian couple have invented a new feeding mat product to help reduce pet separation anxiety by distracting with treats. The ‘Lickimat’ works by being filled with food and left for pets to lick at, with grooves in the mat meaning it can take pets up to 90 minutes to…

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UK brand Wagg tells Amazon it needs ‘to have a conversation’ over Wag brand

UK pet brand Wagg has told Amazon they need “to have a conversation” over the name of their new pet brand when speaking to media. The UK brand is concerned that the online retailer will bring the Wag brand to the UK under the same name. The UK company cannot…

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Beco helps HYPS save dogs from ‘death row’

Beco Pets has become the official sponsor of Helping Yorkshire Poundies (HYPS), a rescue centre near Sheffield who save dogs from ‘death row’. Beco will be providing HYPS all the food, poop bags and toys their tail-wagging tenants need. At any given time, there are an estimated 100,000 dogs left…

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Dogs make pet owners the happiest, research finds

A study of UK pet owners commissioned by raw and natural food manufacturers, Natures Menu, has revealed that 47 percent of owners think dogs make owners them the happiest. Cats had a score of 24 percent, while overall, 83 percent of pet owners believe having a furry friend improves general…

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Brits spend £210m on pets this Valentine’s Day

Half of Brits will ditch their dates to spend money on pets this Valentine’s Day, according to research released today. A study of UK pet owners* commissioned by experts in raw and natural pet food, Natures Menu, has revealed that almost half (47 percent) will buy a pet a gift this…

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Over half of owners walk their dogs less in winter

Owners who aren’t keen on the cold are damaging their pet’s health by taking them for fewer walks, a new study has revealed. Research showed that 56 percent of owners admit their dogs get less exercise when the temperature drops due to dog lover’s reluctance to venture outside. One in…

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Dogs help boost sales at work

Allowing dogs into the workplace – an appropriate workplace, of course, with no hazards or staff with a phobia of dogs – is proven to reduce stress and boost morale.  Burns Pet Nutrition has released a list of five reasons dogs should go to work. Dogs reduce sick days Studies by…

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RAF dogs rewarded by pet company

London’s Northolt RAF dogs have been rewarded by Burns Pet Nutrition with a festive feast. The 24 waggy-tailed companions work all-year round in exchange for unconditional love and food. They are tasked with crucial duties such as sniffing out explosive arms, policing and protection. The diligent dogs range from German…

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Pet slimming winner announced

A formerly heavy hound from Middlesbrough has been named biggest loser in the UK’s largest pet slimming competition after shedding an incredible 34 percent of his bodyweight in just six months. Alfie the Beagle once weighed-in at a 4st 10lbs (30kg), – 67 percent over his ideal weight (2st 12lb/18kg). His health was at serious risk from…

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