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Firm calls for end to 'hypocrisy' in pet food market

The pet food market is a prime example of the hypocrisy of the large, multinational ‘Big Food’ companies, claims Guy Blaskey, the founder of Pooch & Mutt...

Get ready for a new craze – meet the Bobble Buddies crew
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Head to the Primus stand (G35) at PATS Telford to see the new craze for 2019 – the Bobble Buddies – from Primus, specialists in handcrafted gifts for the house and garden...

Pet product inventor enters this weekend’s Dragons’ Den

An inventor of cat products will feature in BBC2’s hit TV programme Dragons’ Den this Sunday at 8pm. Click on the image above to view a clip of the programme...

Pet food withdrawn from national sausage competition

Cotswold RAW sausages have been withdrawn from this October’s National Sausage Awards on account of the fact the food ‘is not for human consumption'...

RSPCA range of pet products is major award winner

The RSPCA range of pet products has been a great success on the RSW International stand at the Glee exhibition, NEC Birmingham, including winning a prestigious New Product Award...

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...

Pet-friendly plants: October Houseplants of the Month

Thejoyofplants.co.uk has selected five pet-friendly plants for October especially for the owners of dogs, cats, rabbits and birds who sometimes fancy a little nibble on something green...

Exclusive deals from Almo Nature at PATS Telford

Almo Nature, the pet food produced with natural ingredients that returns 100% of its profits to cats, dogs and biodiversity, will be joining Vital Pet on the Vital Gallery at PATS Telford 2018 to demonstrate its support for the trade’s leading wholesaler....

Big plans for ethical fish-based pet treat business

A lot can happen in a year and that is certainly the case for Stewart Irvine, Co-founder along with his business partner, David Judd of new ethical treats company, Wild Ocean Omega3 Fish Snacks Ltd., trading as Woofs...

Beaphar launches CatComfort Calming Range

Help cat-owners restore the calm, stress-free atmosphere to their home with the NEW Beaphar CatComfort Calming Range...

Larger bird species monopolise the best food

The pecking order of garden birds is determined by their size and weight, new research shows...

Interpet becomes sole UK distributor of Comfort Zone Calming Vests

Comfort Zone Calming Vests are now available in the UK via Interpet, who have obtained the exclusive distribution rights to the brand...

Poppy’s Picnic freezer deals at PATS Telford

Award-winning Wiltshire-based fresh raw pet food company, Poppy’s Picnic will be showcasing its new range of freezers and exciting show offers at PATS Telford...

Royal Canin launches Health Nutrition wet pouches

Royal Canin's portfolio is once again growing, with its new canine wet range, offering dog owners the opportunity to mix feed Size Health Nutrition dry and wet formats; that nutritionally align, providing a complete diet without compromising on size health nutrition benefits...

Scruffs to enhance Noodle Drying Collection this Autumn

Manchester-based luxury pet bedding manufacturer Scruffs has announced two product additions to its increasingly popular Noodle Dry Mat...

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PIF Education Manager lands top government advisory role

The Pet Industry Federation has announced that its Education Manager, Vicky Skinner, has been appointed by the Department for Education (DfE) as the Chair of a new employer panel designing the content of the new set of T Levels within the Animal Welfare and Management sector...

New trade website launched by In Vogue Pets

In Vogue Pets has launched a new trade website, www.invoguepetstrade.co.uk, to promote its growing collection of premium brands.

No need for meat with CSJ Ferret!

Ferrets are obligate carnivores with a short digestive tract so CSJ have developed their new CSJ Ferret food in a chicken and salmon based recipe to meet the specific nutrient requirements of adult ferrets...

Royal Veterinary College joins forces with tech start up

The Royal Veterinary College has announced a four-year collaboration with Felcana, an intelligent pet care start-up based in London, to support the continued research into pet traits and behaviours.

Chris Taylor is New President for Society of Master Saddlers

Chris Taylor has been appointed as the new President of the Society of Master Saddlers...

Europe’s largest veterinary group publishes annual report

ndependent Vetcare Group, Europe’s largest veterinary group, has published its first ever annual report...

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...

Ancol says its poop bags are biodegradable despite ASA ruling

Ancol Pet Products has told Pet Trade Xtra that the company objects to the ruling made by the Advertising Standards Authority that promotional material for its poop bags was misleading, and will be seeking further advice. Sales director Sarah Lane said: "Our bags are fit for purpose and biodegradable."

Hard work pays off for sales reps in the pet trade

Recruitment specialist Lynda Ward, founder of Pet Trade Solutions, says employers needing sales people are increasingly asking for hard workers...

Expansion for door-to-door pet food delivery franchise

A dog-owning couple have set up a new franchise delivering premium quality pet food door to door to customers in the Preston area. The new business forms part of Bolton-based Heights Farm Premium Pet Foods’ operation, which has seen rapid expansion in the north of the country in the past six months...

Pet firm reaches gold standard for customer service

When it comes to customer service the Fish4Dogs Events Team have gold-winning standards and now they have a certificate and rosette to prove it. The firm's team have been complimented on its "passion, enthusiasm, knowledge"...