Wales

Wales is home to a vibrant and diverse pet industry, spanning independent pet shops, regional chains, distributors, and petcare manufacturers. Pet Gazette’s coverage under this tag highlights commercial developments across the Welsh market — including store openings and closures, local supply chain activity, regional demand trends, and government policy affecting pet businesses. We also report on how distinct devolved legislation in Wales impacts pet product retail, animal welfare compliance, and trading standards. This tag provides targeted insight for businesses operating within or supplying to the Welsh pet sector.

Feb- 2015 -

12 February

Editorial

IS PET THEFT ON THE RISE?

How safe are your customers’ pets? The Star recently revealed that over 70 dogs had been reported stolen within South Yorkshire over a one year period. In Wales, The Argus announced that a shockingly high level of thefts are thought to have taken place the Gwent area. The South Wales…
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Oct- 2014 -

28 October

Manufacturers

Royal Canin’s New Range for the Urban, Active and Sporting Dog

Always a company with a focus on scientific advances in precise nutrition for pets, rather than market research or surveys on the owners, Royal Canin is launching a new range – Lifestyle Health Nutrition – with products tailored to the specific needs of dogs living in towns and cities and…
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13 October

Pet Owners

Pets at Home report shows we are a nation of Pet Fanatics!

We truly are a country of pet lovers. A new report conducted by Pets at Home, retailer of pet products and services, shows just how crazy we are about our fur (and feather and scaley) babies. 42% of pet owners say ‘I Love You’ to their pets at least twice a day 88% of…
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Sep- 2014 -

26 September

Current Affairs

New President of the British Veterinary Association

Yesterday farm animal and equine veterinary surgeon John Blackwell was elected President of the British Veterinary Association (BVA) for 2014/2015. The ceremony took place during the Association’s Members’ Day, held at the Midland Hotel in Manchester. The ceremony also saw Sean Wensley elected as Junior Vice President and Robin Hargreaves…
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Mar- 2014 -

10 March

Manufacturers

Orijen signs exclusive deal with Vital

Bern Pet Foods has announced an exclusive distribution agreement with Vital Pet Products for its range of Orijen dog and cat foods and the recently introduced freeze-dried foods and treats. The partnership, which will be launched to the trade at PATS, is accepting pre-orders now. Colin Rodger, director of Bern…
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6 March

Current Affairs

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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Aug- 2013 -

14 August

Current Affairs

Celebs and dogs gather for annual PupAid event

The UK is supposed to be a nation of animal lovers but there’s a secret industry going on 24/7 that sadly couldn’t be further from the truth. ‘Puppy farming’ – commercial mass production of hundreds of thousands of puppies – goes on around the clock all over Britain but mainly…
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2 August

Current Affairs

Fresh call to ban shock collars

The Kennel Club is urging the government to take action following two different research studies which found conclusive proof that electric shock collars do not deliver the promises the manufacturers claim. Research funded by the Department of Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra) found that use of electric shock collars…
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Jul- 2013 -

18 July

Trade Organisations

Staff complete over 50 years voluntary service with fire service

Employees at Burns Pet Nutrition don’t just produce dog food, they also take time to put something back into their local community. The company – which has its headquarters in Kidwelly, Carmarthenshire – has five members of staff who have notched up 57 years of service between them working on…
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Jan- 2013 -

28 January

Events

Vale of Glamorgan set for dog charity fun day

It has been announced that the South Wales Dog Charity Fun Day will be held at Fonmon Castle Show Ground in the Vale of Glamorgan on bank holiday Monday, 27 May 2013. Local and national dog rescue organisations and charities will be the beneficiaries of the event, which will see…
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