In This Issue
Dog toy set to take the market by storm in 2018
Revealed: Secrets of UK's Pet Retailer of the Year
The new Yak Snack is a stand out winner for Antos
Natures Menu celebrates successful launch of True Instinct
Exciting times ahead for award-winning HayPigs
Super Premium bird food Goldenfeast is a big hit
Record-breaking attendance figures at PATS Telford
Picture round-up from the pet extravaganza
HOWND clinches double-gold at PetQuip Awards
Frozzys takes fresh approach to consumer shows
Pet firm secures €5m funding to fuel European expansion
PFMA appeals for safeguarding of pet food manufacture
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Improvements at Vital continue to offer better support for retailers
Lily's Kitchen receives outstanding ethical company score
British eco-business launches American-themed toys for dogs made from recycled plastic
Royal Seal of Approval for Fish4Dogs
New Product winners from Antos, Group 55, HayPigs!, Kong, Pedigree, Symply, The Innocent Hound and Versele-Laga at PATS
PetQuip Award winners revealed at glitzy event
Picture gallery from the PetQuip Awards
PIF Forum to reveal results into rabbit nutrition study
PetSafe Brand launches microchip cat flap
Enjoy the North Wales Sheepdog trials with CSJ
Launch of new wet dog food range with added 'vet know-how'
Burgess Pet Care launches Great British Rabbit Census
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Dog toy set to take the market by storm in 2018


One of the most talked about new products at PATS Telford this week was the PetBloon, a colourful and fun dog toy which is set to take the pet market by storm in the year ahead...
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Revealed: Secrets of UK's Pet Retailer of the Year
Paws and Claws has been transformed from ailing pet shop into a thriving business, and the change has been so dramatic that this week the store was crowned UK Pet Retailer of the Year at the PetQuip Awards. Owners Jamie and Liz Gleave reveal how independent pet retailers can achieve success in today's challenging times.



The pet shop is now housed in the Station Masters House at Frodsham Railway Station in Cheshire.
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The new Yak Snack is a stand out winner for Antos
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Antos were delighted to pick up the award for the Best New Product in the dog food and treats category at the PATS Telford show. The new Yak Snack was deemed by a broad consensus of the judges to be the stand out winner due to it being so unique...
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Natures Menu celebrates successful launch of True Instinct
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Natures Menu, the UK’s number one and Europe’s leading expert in raw, is celebrating its most successful PATS to date following the launch of a new brand, True Instinct.
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Exciting times ahead for award-winning HayPigs
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Fresh from scooping the best new product award for the small animals category in the PATS Telford showcase, newcomers HayPigs!® are already looking forward to exciting times ahead...
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Super Premium bird food Goldenfeast is a big hit
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Versele-Laga are proud to receive the award at PATS Telford 2017 for ‘Best New Bird Product’ for their New and Exclusive Goldenfeast range of bird feeds...

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Record-breaking attendance figures at PATS Telford


PATS Telford has broken all records with the number of visitors attending the two-day show surpassing the 2,000 mark for the third time in a row. A total of 2,148 visitors came through the doors of The Telford International Centre, which was 7% higher than PATS Telford last year...
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Picture round-up from the pet extravaganza


There was so much to see and do over the two days of PATS Telford exhibition. If you weren't lucky enough to make it, here's a picture round-up from Telford...
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HOWND clinches double-gold at PetQuip Awards


Ethical and natural grooming brand HOWND has won two prestigious accolades at this year’s PetQuip Awards. The Hertfordshire based company secured Gold in the ‘Pet Product Innovation of the Year’ (accessories) for its new Hemp-based Skin, Nose & Paw Balms with added Sun Protection; whilst also securing Gold in the ‘Marketing Project of the Year category for ‘Bring Your Dog To Work Day’.
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Frozzys takes fresh approach to consumer shows
 
Frozzys aims to spread the word about its popular frozen yoghurt for dogs at consumer shows and country fairs by appointing Chris Prince as its dog show co-ordinator...
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Pet firm secures €5m funding to fuel European expansion


DogBuddy - Europe’s fastest growing online marketplace for dog sitting - has closed a Series A investment round of more than €5M to deliver continued European expansion...
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PFMA appeals for safeguarding of pet food manufacture


The Pet Food Manufacturers’ Association has appealed to politicians to safeguard the future of UK pet food manufacture during difficult Brexit negotiations...
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