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New health monitor set to take pet industry by storm

An innovative new UK product, which has been launched on the global crowdfunding platform Kickstarter, is set to take the pet market by storm next year. Felcana is a vet-designed health monitor for dogs and cats and is said to detect early warning signs of disease and illness...

UK pet product to feature in new Hollywood film

WildWash, which recently featured on Anne Robinson’s TV show 'Britain’s Secrets', has now been approached by Hollywood film makers to be featured in a 2017 production called ShowDogs...

Lily’s Kitchen expands its range of Truly Naturals pet treats

Lily’s Kitchen is expanding its range of complementary treats for dogs with the launch of three new additions to the Truly Naturals range...

Pet companies risk losing out on the best sales staff

Recruitment specialist Lynda Ward has issued a warning to pet companies that they face missing out on employing the best sales people unless they offer more attractive salary packages...

PetSafe launches new drinking fountain

The latest addition to the popular Drinkwell Pet Fountain range from PetSafe has been unveiled and is set to prove popular with consumers seeking the latest solution for pets who aren’t taking in enough water...

Natures Menu becomes official sponsor of Crufts

Natures Menu will become the first raw pet food brand to become an official sponsor of Crufts. The Norfolk-based company has committed to a long term agreement with the Kennel Club and will have a prominent new stand location in Hall 3 from 2017 onwards...

FELIWAY and ADAPTIL ads to hit TV screens at Christmas

Ceva Animal Health is launching a new national TV advertising campaign over the festive period to highlight the benefits of its leading veterinary behaviour products, ADAPTIL and FELIWAY amongst dog and cat owners...

Pets at Home posts 9% rise in revenue

Pets at Home has been boosted in its half-year performance by fee income from its joint venture vet practices and other services...

New pet store opens in Milton Keynes

Pets Corner has opened a new store in Milton Keynes creating four new jobs. The 2,000 square foot store, which is located in Oakgrove Village, opened its doors to the public for the first time on Saturday (November 19) and will share the premises with a veterinary practice, which is scheduled to open early next year...

Dog scoops national slimming prize after 39% weight loss

A formerly morbidly-obese dog – who used to feast on Sunday roasts and couldn’t jump on the sofa he was so heavy – has become the biggest ever loser in a national pet slimming competition after shedding an incredible 39% of his bodyweight in just six months...

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Pooch & Mutt wins a place in packaging history

Taschen, the world-famous art book publisher, celebrated the 10th anniversary of the Pentawards with their seminal guide to packaging design ‘The Package Design Book’. Pooch & Mutt now star in this special limited edition publication...

Truline by Pero rated best UK dry dog food brand

Truline by Pero has been recognised as the best UK dry dog food brand for 2016 by Dog Digest...

Pet shop wins local business award

Family-run Waggles Pet Emporium in Bromley beat off opposition from four other companies to win Independent Retailer of the Year at Bromley Business Awards.

Natures Menu launches Raw Expert course for retailers

Natures Menu has launched a new course for retailers wanting to further their knowledge and understanding of raw feeding...

Animal experts issue festive food warning to pet owners

Animal nutritionists and health experts are urging pet owners to forgo the impulse to feed life threatening human festive fayre to their dogs and cats this Christmas...

Pets at Home increases size of its fleet of vehicles

Pets at Home has taken delivery of another six double deck curtainsiders from Broadheath-based Cartwright. This latest order is virtually a repeat of the six curtainsiders the company commissioned last year.

Pets Perfect distribute Maelson products in the UK

Harrogate-based Pets Perfect has taken on the UK distribution of the Maelson range of pet products...

PetWeighter secures order from 14th century hotel

The revolutionary new dog bowl, PetWeighter, has secured its most historic ‘home’ to date, having been adopted by 14th century luxury hotel and restaurant, Langley Castle, in Langley-on-Tyne, Northumberland...

Owner fined for failing to microchip dog

A Sheffield woman has been fined £630 for failing to get her pet microchipped...

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