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New pet store concept from Kennelgate

Pet food and product retailer Kennelgate has unveiled its new concept store called Pets & Friends in Mansfield in Nottinghamshire. Similar stores are set to open across the UK in the near future...

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Connolly’s Red Mills – Go Native range of grain-free dog food, treats and dental superfood sticks
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Five generations of expertise in animal nutrition and 100% Irish ingredients are at the heart of Go Native – a new complete range of grain-free dog food, treats and dental sticks from Connolly’s Red Mills...

Excitement builds as PATS Telford gets set for epic show

The excitement is building as the pet industry gears up for one of its biggest events of the year…PATS Telford on Sunday and Monday, 23-24 September. All the latest innovations, exciting new product launches, unrivalled networking opportunities and future trends come together to create the industry’s most thriving exhibition.

Judging of 2018 PetQuip Awards takes place

Judging for the prestigious PetQuip Awards 2018 took place yesterday (Wednesday) with the winners being announced at a special dinner during PATS Telford next month.

Britain tops the polls for pet friendly places

A pub in East London, cafes in Brighton and walks in Scotland and Cornwall top the list of the 100 most pet-friendly places in the world. The list was compiled over a two-year period by TrustedHousesitters, the world’s largest house and pet sitting company...

Garden centre puts up the 'dogs welcome' signs

Glendoick Garden Centre in Perthshire has joined an increasing number of retail establishments in allowing dogs on to the premises...

British brand Laughing Dog launches new cat food range

Laughing Dog, one of the few pet food manufacturers in the UK to oven bake its entire range of dry food, has announced the arrival of a brand new range of adult cat completes...

Pets at Home raises £50,000 for The Alzheimer’s Society

Pets at Home has raised more than £50,000 for The Alzheimer’s Society. The company partnered with the UK’s leading dementia charity to improve the in-store experience for customers living with the illness...

Ceva launches new fireworks marketing and display pack

Ceva Animal Health, manufacturer of ADAPTIL and FELIWAY, has launched a new fireworks marketing and display pack to provide pet owners with information on how to help their pets during the fireworks season...

Pawdacious new pet food has much to purr and bark about

A new pet food for cats and dogs is reaching out to proud pet parents wanting their 'babies' and buddies to have happy lives that include nutritionally sound nosh-ups, at a price that doesn't cost a paw and a leg...

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Pet shop owner issues appeal after snakes found roaming free

A Bradford pet shop owner has issued an appeal following a spate of snakes being dumped in the district...

Moggy mad Brits spend £7.9bn a year on pet cats

Cat crazy Brits spend a whopping £7.9bn each year on their feline friends, according to new research from IAMS UK. The survey, released to mark International Cat Day, reveals the true scale of the UK’s pampered pets, as half (46%) of cat owners admit to treating their pets to a gift on special occasions and a fifth (20%) to purchasing a present for their furry friend monthly...

RSPCA to showcase extensive range of products

The RSPCA, the oldest and largest animal welfare charity in the country, will be showcasing its wide range of products at PATS Telford on September 23-24.

National Champion for the fifth time

Aled Owen from Penyfed, Corwen, earned his fifth National Champion title at the Welsh National Sheepdog Trials held at Pen Bedw, Nannerch...

Microchip offence dog owner fined

A dog owner from must pay almost £500 after failing to keep the details on her pet’s microchip up to date...

Pets at Glee to showcase more products than ever before

Glee’s newly enhanced show sector Pets at Glee will be showcasing more brands and, most importantly, more products than ever before. From pet and wildlife foods and treats, to toys, accessories and everything in between, this dedicated sector will provide a true one-stop-shop for garden centre pet product needs...

25-year pet industry veteran launches new company: Dubbelman Consulting

For any pet product manufacturer seeking a direct link to expanding their business and sales in Europe and/or North America, Dubbelman Consulting delivers each of its clients the combination of experience, an established network of retailer partners in a variety of sales channels, and a direct link to buyers – all with a track record of proven results...

The best of the previous Pet Trade Xtra

The top-read stories from last week's Pet Trade Xtra can be seen below, if you missed them...

Pets at Home sales rise as new boss brings down prices

Pets at Home has benefited from a lift in sales after it brought down prices to compete with online rivals. On a like-for-like basis, retail sales were up 6.1% while vet sales grew by 13.6%.

Cheap cat food is no better than feeding it a McDonald's

A shocking new survey claims that cheap cat food is no better than feeding a daily dose of McDonald's. A study of 2,000 cat owners revealed many are oblivious about what foods could be harmful to their moggy’s health – with some even sharing takeaways and leftovers...

Row over 'Dogs Allowed' trial at RHS garden

A Royal Horticultural Society trial to allow dogs into its prestigious gardens at Wisley, near Woking in Surrey, has caused a social media row among its members. The RHS plans to hold a special ‘Walkies at Wisley’ trial evening on 23 August from 6-8pm.