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Heroic animals ‘who also served’ honoured this VE Day
Vet Charity, PDSA, commemorates 75th anniversary of VE Day with exclusive PDSA Dickin Medal e-books

To mark the 75th anniversary of VE Day, leading vet charity PDSA is paying tribute to the brave hero animals ‘who also served’ and helped save countless lives during World War II...

Virtual Petindex is launched and open for registration

The Pet Industry Federation (PIF) has announced that Virtual Petindex, the UK pet industry’s first virtual trade show, is now open for registrations and stand bookings...

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Interzoo and Zoomark announce new slots

INTERZOO will now be held in June 2021 and ZOOMARK INTERNATIONAL in May 2022...

PetQuip Awards provide boost for pet industry

Winning a prestigious industry honour like a PetQuip Award could be just the tonic needed by companies following the current coronavirus pandemic...

Different Dog nominated in the Pet Industry Federation Awards

Shropshire-based dog food company, Different Dog, which recently appeared on the BBC Worldwide News programme “The Inside Track” has been nominated in three categories in the prestigious Pet Industry Federation Awards...

Beaphar aids fight against coronavirus with the manufacture and local distribution of FREE hand sanitiser

Sean of The Dog House (left) and Donna from Trim Pets (right) will be using their Beaphar Hand Sanitiser in store...

PetQuip supports UK firms with additional promotion as it welcomes new dates for Interzoo and Zoomark

PetQuip has welcomed news that the organisers of the international pet trade exhibitions Interzoo and Zoomark International have worked together to find mutually agreeable dates for their next shows...

Medical Detection Dogs charity talks about its COVID work with its York-based dog insurance provider

The Insurance Emporium, have worked alongside the pioneering Medical Detection Dogs* charity for several years as their dog insurance provider. These amazing sniffer dogs, trained by experts to detect cancers and other diseases as well as supporting people with life-threatening health conditions like diabetes, are now being trained up to detect COVID-19...

Effects of UK Lockdown Period on Wild Bird Food Market

In the last four weeks PFMA members have seen a huge shift in bird food sales from stores to online, and through pet shops. With garden centres and many other retailers closed, communities have come together to find innovative ways for operation until we can surpass this unprecedented time...

Little Big Paw makes big charity donation

Little BigPaw has been supporting the great work done by pet rescue centres who are in particular need during these challenging times...

The Royal Household Celebrates National Pet Month

Plans to celebrate National Pet Month had to change this year, however the charity was delighted to find they had an important new supporter – Her Majesty the Queen!

Safe and contactless delivery from OSCAR

Adopting safe and contactless delivery, OSCAR Nutritional Advisors are supporting local communities by delivering vital pet food and pet care supplies to thousands of customers many of whom are now working or self-isolating from home...

Broadreach Nature offers free veterinary support to customers during the Coronavirus pandemic.

Broadreach Nature offers their customers free 24/7 online access to veterinary support as well as safe delivery of veterinary approved and developed natural healthcare products and premium pet foods during the Covid 19 crisis...

Vital Pet Group says pet owners are embracing the home hair cut trend

Home hairdressing has become a big topic of conversation in lockdown - with some regrettable results...

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Webinar scheduled for businesses interested in exhibiting at virtual Petindex

The Pet Industry Federation will be running a webinar next week for exhibitors interested in attending Virtual Petindex...

Overby Farm’s GrassSaver Soft Chews for dogs will help gardeners keep their lawns in pristine condition this summer

Overby Farm’s GrassSaver Soft Chews from All About Pet Health, provide a safe, natural and practical solution to yellow spots on the lawn caused from a dog’s urine...

National Pet Month calls on pet lovers to get online and raise much needed funds

National Pet Month (NPM) is joining with The Association of Dogs and Cats Homes (ADCH) to put out a sobering message calling for help.

James Lawson promoted to Managing Director at Inspired Pet Nutrition

Inspired Pet Nutrition has promoted James Lawson to Managing Director...

Just the Tonic!

The Hatchwell Company are delighted to announce that the very popular Mr Miracle’s Tonic is now back available...

CSJ treats for dogs at home

CSJ has seen an increase in sales of their Dem Bones! healthy treats since lockdown and they attribute it to knowledgeable owners being aware of the danger of their pets becoming overweight...

Animal Friends Insurance announces partnership with Aviva to provide pet insurance

Pet insurance specialist Animal Friends Insurance has announced a new partnership with Aviva, following a twelve-month tender process...

App Offers Coronavirus-Impacted Vets Clinics an Income Lifeline

PetPanion – an App focused on using technology to deliver better healthcare for pets and intent on bridging any barriers between pet owners and veterinary surgeons through digital means, is offering veterinary surgeries an income line and a three-month free trial, to assist them whilst social distancing remains...

The best of last month's Pet Trade Xtra

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

Nestlé Purina acquires Lily’s Kitchen

Lily’s Kitchen, creator of proper food for pets, yesterday announced that it has been acquired by Nestlé Purina...

Pets at Home announce profit ahead of expectations

Pets at Home have announced full-year underlying pre-tax profit slightly ahead of expectations at £93.7m...

Vital tells trade ‘our turn to support you' in face of COVID-19 crisis

Vital Pet Group company directors, Ravi and Sunny Sharma, are keen to support the trade in the face of the COVID-19 outbreak and have now set up a dedicated Lifeline Fund...

Pet shops can stay open for emergency supplies

Pet shops are allowed to open under the restrictions introduced by the Government last week (23 March) for the sale of essential items only...

Interzoo postponed beyond 2020

Interzoo organisers are now searching for an alternative date beyond 2020...