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The owner of the Just for Pets chain of retailers is reported to be "reviewing its options" for the business after a disappointing set of financial figures...

YAKERS dog chews prove to be a big hit
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Kennelpak has been overwhelmed with the response from wholesalers, retailers and consumers alike to its new YAKERS dog chews, which were launched at PATS Sandown in March...

Vet practice revenues up 24.6% at Pets at Home

Pets at Home is reaping the rewards of its Joint Venture vet practices as revenues have risen by 24.6% to £47.1 million. The figures were announced today as the company released audited preliminary results for the 52 weeks to 30 March...

Peregrine Livefoods secures exclusive deal with Biopod

If you’ve been on social media recently, you may have seen a new product sending reptile and amphibian lovers into a frenzy. Biopod is a revolutionary complete micro-habitat set to launch globally on July 17. If you’re looking for the next big thing, you need to read this...

Why new companies choose to launch at PATS

The UK pet industry has seen an impressive number of companies entering the market over the past few years and many of these new businesses have chosen the PATS trade shows as their launch pad. This year’s PATS Telford on September 24-25 will see a host of newcomers exhibiting their new products and services to an audience of UK and international pet retailers.

IAMS launches new campaign to educate pet owners

As the gap between pet food and human food trends continues to narrow, consumers are scrutinising the ingredients in the nutrition they feed their pets more than ever. With this in mind IAMS campaign to highlight why its food is packed with high quality animal proteins to support healthy, active lives for pets...

British firms return from Zoomark with firm orders

An on-site survey carried out by the PetQuip association at the close of the Zoomark international pet product trade exhibition held in Bologna confirmed that the British group of exhibitors had made major inroads into many important export markets...

ROGZ launches new treat puzzle at international show

South African accessories brand ROGZ launched a novel new product at Zoomark. Described as a 'treat puzzle', this slow feeder/treat dispenser is one with a marked difference...

Owners can honour pet’s life with Memory Bloom

Memory Bloom is the only product of its kind designed to help mark the passing of a pet by providing a living, flowering memorial and providing everything needed for holding a simple ceremony...

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Tributes paid to pet shop boss who died without warning

Tributes have been paid to a pet shop boss who went out of his way to help customers. Tom Young, who ran Troon Pets and Aquaria for the past 16 years with his wife Audrey, died without warning last week aged just 62...

School kids warn dog owners to clean up their act

Primary pupils are kicking up a stink over lazy dog walkers who leave the paths surrounding their school covered in pet poo...

Would you change your career to help man's best friend?

Dog therapy is a relatively new frontier but a canine expert is urging people to consider it – especially if they are thinking of a career change.

Pet care industry expected to grow by 2% this year

The pet care industry is expected to achieve good growth, with a 2% rise expected in constant 2017 value terms, according to market analysts Euromonitor International.

Interzoo long-term plan applauded by PetQuip

The announcement by the organisers of Interzoo that the show will remain at its current venue in Nuremberg until at least 2036 has been applauded by the British-based PetQuip association.

Middlesex franchise wins Barking Mad award

Melissa Sincock, of Barking Mad Middlesex, has been named the company's 2017 Franchisee of the Year at its 14th National Conference...

10 year old dog helps team win Speedstakes Relay at World Agility Championships

CSJ was delighted to hear that Steven Richardson’s 10 year old Patterdale/Collie cross Libby showed a clean pair of heels in the Team Speedstakes Relay in The Netherlands...