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Pawsome Paws Boutique, an independent business creating original dog accessories, has released an exclusive collection with high-end department store chain John Lewis & Partners...

Meet the woman behind dog fashion brand

Pawsome Paws Boutique saw sales explode during the early days of the Covid-19 pandemic, with ‘dog mums’ desperate to pamper their beloved pooches during lockdown...

Pictured: Pawsome Paws Boutique founder Sophie Chesman and husband Jason with orders ready to be sent out.

Football legend opens new pet superstore in Dorset

Football legend Harry Redknapp and his wife Sandra officially opened the new Jollyes store in Poole’s Wessex Gate East Retail Park on Saturday...

Jollyes prepares to open two more stores in Scotland

Jollyes has announced details of two new store openings in Scotland as part of a £950,000 investment this year taking it to five Scottish stores...

PetQuip Awards 2022 final judging takes place

Final judging of the PetQuip Awards 2022 is taking place today (Thursday) with the winners being announced at a special presentation gala event after the first day of PATS Telford on 25^th September...

Dog treats set to feature in Gift of the Year showcase

The Doggy Baking Co, which supplies a range of home-baking treats for dogs, is being featured in a Gift of the Year 2022 Winners’ Product Showcase...

School leavers urged to consider career in animal care

A leading awarding organisation is urging students to consider a career in pet grooming to help plug a national shortage...

Dog-loving Brits spend £4,000 a year on pooches
...but forget low-cost kit to keep them safe in cars

New research by ŠKODA UK has revealed that Britain’s dog lovers spend more than £4,000 per year on their pet, but just half safely secure their dog on every car journey...

Global veterinary telehealth service launches in UK

The world’s fastest growing veterinary telehealth service Vetster is officially launching across the UK market, following its success in North America...

Leaps & Bounds Wine partners with Dogs Trust

Celebrating International Dog Day tomorrow (August 26), Leaps & Bounds has partnered with Dogs Trust to donate £1 for every promotional bottle sold after consumer research revealed that over a quarter (26%) of dog owners prefer to drink wine at home while in the company of their dogs. ..

Take the fear out of fireworks with herbal calming products

Founded by herbalist, Gemma Stocks, The Herbal Dog Co provides an entirely animal-centric range of lotions and potions for any size or breed of dog...

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Charity warns of a looming housing crisis for dogs

Dogs Trust has warned that the sky-high cost of essentials, such as eating and heating, is leaving many owners unable to provide for their pets...

Paleo Ridge team raises £1,400+ for charity

The executive team at Paleo Ridge completed the Three Peaks Challenge earlier this month to fundraise for Many Tears Animal Rescue (MTAR)...

Pets in lets: Top tips for renting with furry friends

PDSA vet Nina Downing shares her advice for keeping homes in tip-top condition when living with furry family members...

WildWash has created an Eye Cleanser for Dogs

WildWash has created an Eye Cleanser for Dogs which contains Organic Aloe Vera for its cleansing and anti-bacterial properties, Chamomile to cleanse and brighten and Cucumber to calm, hydrate, refresh and cool. ..

Dream come true for dad and son at World trials

Arwyn Davies told sponsors CSJ that it was a dream come true that he will finally get to represent his country with dad Bryn…after 10 years of competing against each other...

Qualification creators to appear at Edition Dog Live

Leading Awarding Organisation and qualification creators, iPET Network will be on hand to promote their qualifications and approved Training Providers at the forthcoming Edition Dog Live exhibition...

The best of last week's Pet Trade Xtra

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

First pictures and film of unique guinea pig village

As the new sponsor of the Guinea Pig Village at Jimmy’s Farm & Wildlife Park in Suffolk, award-winning small animal brand HayPigs! has designed and built a collection of guinea pig sized houses for the resident piggies...

Click to see more pictures of the Guinea Pig Village

Pet industry needs to 'level-up’ salaries of sales reps

Pet product suppliers are in danger of losing talented sales reps to other industries offering higher salaries and better benefits, according to a recruitment specialist...

Pet food brand Wagg reports significant growth

Market performance data revealed by Inspired Pet Nutrition has showcased the impressive growth of Wagg in the last fiscal year, with an increase in both online and in-store sales...

Pedigree Wholesale launches new Doodle's Deli treat range

The new Doodle's Deli range from Pedigree Wholesale features over 70 air dried, loose treat lines such as nose, ears, feet, across more than 8 different proteins that are 100% natural...