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Natural pet supplements business Lintbells, whose brands include the popular YuMove, has expanded its global operation by acquiring US company Walkin' Pets...

Pet superstore wins prestigious business growth award

A leading pet superstore has won the 2022 Business Growth Award at the New Forest Brilliance Awards. Healthy Pet Store based in Hampshire was awarded the accolade for its incredible sales growth since launching in 2014.

PATS picks Animal Rescue and Care as chosen charity for Sandown show

PATS Sandown has chosen welfare group Animal Rescue and Care (ARC) as its chosen charity for 2023...

PIF launches cost-saving fuel card for members

The Pet Industry Federation (PIF) has announced a new partnership today with Fuel Card Services to help PIF members save money on petrol and diesel...

Pet food bank numbers grow during cost-of-living crisis

An RSPCA charity shop in Worcester is one of the latest outlets to set up a pet food bank as the cost-of-living crisis continues to bite across the UK...

Pet owners face grr-owing costs

Two-thirds of dog owners are spending up to £480 more a year on their pet due to rising costs, according to new research...

Award-winning product featured in Regents Street store

Award-winning brand Furr Boost has seen its smoothie drinks products for pets profiled in the Raye The Store in Regents Street, London...

54% of British pets get injured over Christmas

Suffering burns from a fireplace, swallowing pine needles and drinking alcohol are some of the accident’s British pets have endured over previous festive seasons, reveals new research by Vester...

Burns announces winner for ‘Charity of the Year Award’

Burns Pet Nutrition has announced the winner of its Charity of the Year Award. Of the six charities nominated, Makants Greyhound Rescue NW in Mort Lane Tyldesley was chosen as the winning charity...

Vet referrals service relocates due to growing demand

In light of the significant growth in treating patients, Highland Vet Referrals have taken steps to rebrand and relocate.

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Pet owners advised to plan ahead for New Year fireworks

An expert at a leading dog training app has revealed the surprising thing that dog owners should do to help pooches prepare for New Year’s Eve celebrations and fireworks...

BIRA celebrates Welsh Government move to support retailers in budget

The British Independent Retailers Association has thanked the Welsh Government for its recent announcement it will be supporting independent retailers into 2023...

Fish food and treats range perfect for Winter condition

Award-winning Natural Cornish Pet based in St Erth, has the perfect way for dog owners to condition their pets over Winter – a tasty range of fish-based toppers and treats plus cold-pressed food range Aflora...

CSJ-sponsored handlers first and second

Rain, sleet and snow fell throughout the day in really cold temperatures at the All Wales Nursery Final on Saturday, 10 December, at Rhosgoch, Anglesey...

The best of last edition of Pet Trade Xtra

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

Asda launches frozen pet food in UK supermarket first

Asda has become the first UK supermarket to launch a multi-partner frozen raw pet food proposition. The supermarket has teamed up with several pet food partners, including Poppy’s Picnic, Wilsons Pet Food, Billy & Margot and Nurture Them Naturally...

Pets at Home on hunt for bestsellers of tomorrow

Pets at Home has joined forces with leading product discovery platform, RangeMe, as it bids to find the bestsellers of tomorrow...

Company goes international to re-shape future of pet food

The Bug Factory, which claims to provide a sustainable future for pet food, is launching its line of environmentally-friendly hardware for pet owners across the world...

Pets & Friends launches refill station at Shrewsbury store

Pets & Friends, part of Kennelpak Limited, has expanded its consumer offering with a new refill station at its Shrewsbury store, as part of an ongoing push for sustainable shopping...