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Unique pet store offers boutique boarding for dogs

Recently opened Bath Country Pets is already creating national interest – including coverage on the Daily Mail website – in its boutique dog hotel, which offers five-star accommodation. Owner Emma Edwards, who runs the business with husband Neil, takes Pet Trade Xtra on a tour of this unique pet store and hotel...

Falling profits and closure threats – has the Pets at Home bubble burst?

An 80% crash in half-year profits to £8 million. Thirty vet practices set for possible closure. Reports of stockpiling pet food and products worth millions of pounds ahead of Brexit. What on earth is happening at Pets at Home?

Forthglade opens new £8 million factory in Devon

This week saw the official opening of a new 70,000 sq ft factory by Devon-based Forthglade. The new premises based at the Okehampton East Business Park will support the company’s ambition to become the UK’s leading natural pet food manufacturer and is set to increase the already 130-strong local production team to 150 staff over the next few years...

PATS Sandown gears up for new February show date

With just over two months to go before PATS Sandown 2019 opens its doors, preparations are well advanced for what promises to be another successful show for both exhibitors and visitors...

Barnsley becomes first UK council to run pet crematorium

The first council run pet crematorium in the UK has been launched by Barnsley Metropolitan Borough Council, and was installed by specialist Addfield Environmental Systems...

Nineteen 87 launches new ‘Buy Direct’ website

Nineteen 87, a new, super premium dog food which uses UK sourced ingredients and supports the 'farm-to-bowl' ethos, has launched an new e-commerce website, meaning consumers and retailers can now buy directly from the source...

PetSafe Brand launches global marketing this Christmas

PetSafe Brand will be launching its first global marketing campaign this December, a Christmas-themed initiative designed to engage existing customers and attract new audiences...

Nutriment creates new range of five raw food products

Nutriment has announced an expansion of its portfolio and brand over 2018 and 2019. This investment comes in response to consumer demands for further high quality, uncompromising raw feeding solutions for dogs and cats...

Scruffs offers more than £1,200 worth of prizes in Christmas giveaway

Manchester-based pet bed specialists Scruffs has announced the return of its annual social media mass giveaway event this December...

Argos targets cat owners by selling half a Christmas tree

Argos is selling Christmas trees with the bottom half removed – to make them safe for homes with playful cats and dogs...

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Winners of Pet Industry Federation Awards revealed

The Pet Industry Federation has revealed the winners of this year’s PIF Awards...

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Billy + Margot announced as an official sponsor of Crufts 2019

Premium dog food brand Billy + Margot has become an official sponsor of Crufts dog show taking place at the NEC on 7-10 March 2019...

OATA welcomes Scottish Government plans to review pet shop licensing

OATA has welcomed news that the Scottish Government is to look at introducing new legislation on pet shop licensing in Scotland following a campaign by Jeremy Balfour MSP...

Brits to splash £274 million on pets at Christmas

Pet owners are set to spend around £274 million on pets this Christmas, with 81% of Brits admitting to buying their four-legged friend a gift, according to new research...

Nominations deadline extended for Ceva Animal Welfare Awards 2019

The nominations deadline has been extended for the Ceva Animal Welfare Awards 2019, which celebrate the achievements of remarkable people from the farming, veterinary and charity industries...

Pets at Glee welcomes new team member

In a move to further advance Glee’s specialist Pets at Glee section, a dedicated team member has been recently appointed, helping to further cement Glee’s representation of the pet and pet accessory market...

Tails.com launches duck treats in time for Christmas

The new Duck Biscuits sit in the treats range alongside the ever popular Salmon Treats...

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...

Dog toy gets set to become a Christmas bestseller

Just over one year ago a new toy called PetBloon first came to the attention of the pet trade when it appeared as a prototype at PATS Telford 2017. Fast forward 12 months and this innovative product is set to become a bestseller in pet stores this Christmas...

Raw pet food recalled after salmonella alert

Scottish-based The Raw Factory Ltd has recalled various raw pet food products containing tripe and pork because of a salmonella scare...

Pet firm's social media campaign hits a million

Denzel’s has been making waves since launching its healthy everyday snacks for dogs this Summer, and proof of the brand's instant impact can be found on its Instagram account, which received well over a million views in less than a week...

Pet shop set to close after 53 years

Exeter's oldest pet shop will close on Christmas Eve after 53 years trading...