York
York is a hub for independent pet retailers, regional suppliers, and emerging petcare businesses within the North of England. Pet Gazette reports on shop openings and closures, local distributor activity, and business developments affecting the pet trade in and around York. Coverage includes regional trends in pet food and accessory demand, partnerships with national brands, and operational updates from pet industry players based in the area. This tag supports pet retailers, wholesalers, and suppliers looking to monitor commercial activity in this historically significant and economically active city.
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Mar- 2017 -29 MarchCurrent Affairs
5% rise in animal cruelty cases
There has been a rise of nearly 5 percent in animal cruelty cases investigated in comparison to the previous 12 months, claims the RSPCA. The RSPCA investigated more than 400 allegations every day last year. Calls to the RSPCA’s 24-hour cruelty hotline also rose by nearly 4 percent, which amounted…
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16 MarchIndustry News
Dog owners warned to keep pets on a lead
Dog owners are being urged to keep pets on their leads whilst on Yorkshire Water land as lambing season begins. The firm states that even if your dog is generally docile they can cause extreme distress to sheep when unleashed off their lead. In 2015, over 20 sheep and lambs…
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15 MarchCurrent Affairs
Shoplifter drove with pet shop worker clinging to his car
A retired man has been jailed for stealing from a pet shop which ended in him driving with a member of staff clinging to his car bonnet. Sidney Turton reversed his car into Andrew Dukes, a Pets at Home worker, when Mr Dukes suspected him of theft, reports York Press.…
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Feb- 2017 -10 FebruaryEvents
Ceva Animal Health reveals 2017 awards shortlist
Ceva Animal Health has released its shortlist for the seventh annual Ceva Animal Welfare Awards. Spanning seven categories, the shortlist for each award was decided following a day of deliberations. The panel of judges is chaired by retired veterinary surgeon, Chris Laurence MBE MRCVS. Chris is the chairman of the Animal Welfare…
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10 FebruaryCurrent Affairs
Ceva Animal Health reveals 2017 awards shortlist
Ceva Animal Health has released its shortlist for the seventh annual Ceva Animal Welfare Awards. Spanning seven categories, the shortlist for each award was decided following a day of deliberations. The panel of judges is chaired by retired veterinary surgeon, Chris Laurence MBE MRCVS. Chris is the chairman of the Animal Welfare…
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6 FebruaryProducts
Andis launches new cordless EasyClip Li clipper
Andis has introduced the new cordless EasyClip Li 11-piece clipper set. The lightweight product is designed to provide everything needed to clip single coated breeds such as Yorkies and Toy Poodles. “Whether it’s a little touch up around the eyes and ears or thorough grooming after a weekend in the park,…
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3 FebruaryIndustry News
ACANA launches enhanced ranges in the UK
On February 2, Bern Pet Foods launched ACANA’s enhanced range Singles and Regionals pet food to its 700+ retailers across the UK and Ireland. Bern Pet Foods is the exclusive importer and distributor of ORIJEN and ACANA dog and cat food. Singles and Regionals now contain more meat than ever, 50 percent of which…
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Jan- 2017 -30 JanuaryLatest News
BVA voices support for international veterinary family following reports of vet prevented from flying to the US
Following reports that Dr Hamaseh Tayari, who holds an Iranian passport, was prevented from flying to the US under President Donald Trump’s executive order barring citizens from several countries, the British Veterinary Association (BVA) has voiced support for vets across the globe regardless of where they come from. Dr Tayari had been due…
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30 JanuaryVeterinary
BVA voices support for international veterinary family following reports of vet prevented from flying to the US
Following reports that Dr Hamaseh Tayari, who holds an Iranian passport, was prevented from flying to the US under President Donald Trump’s executive order barring citizens from several countries, the British Veterinary Association (BVA) has voiced support for vets across the globe regardless of where they come from. Dr Tayari had been due…
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19 JanuaryCurrent Affairs
8.3 percent of cat and dog food sales take place online
8.3 percent of the UK’s 2016 cat and dog food value sales were made online, claims new research from Euromonitor International. The global market intelligence publisher found that the internet is growing in importance as a distribution channel for dog and cat food in many markets, most spectacularly in China where…
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