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Paleo Ridge, a leading producer of high-quality raw dog food, has launched seven VIP raw dog food clubs to support its customers and help them save on orders. The clubs include an Agility Club, a Breeders Club, a Bulk Buyers Club, an Ambassadors Club, a Vets Club and an Affiliate Club building on the pre-existing Stockists scheme...

UK-based firm expands with addition of Spanish group

One of Spain’s most respected veterinary groups has joined UK-based VetPartners. VetPartners is made up of some of the UK’s most respected and trusted small animal, equine, mixed and farm practices and production animal health business

TV star hosts new pet podcast series

A new podcast has launched this week to help pet parents navigate the remarkable yet challenging journey they go through with their furry friends. It is hosted by rural TV presenter Adam Henson...

Pet shop debunks animal welfare myths during heatwave

A pet shop has used its social media platform to debunk myths about animal welfare during a heatwave...

Petface partners with Greenfingers charity

Petface, the pet product experts, have partnered with Greenfingers, the national charity that supports children across the UK by creating inspiring gardens at hospices...

PATS Telford set for its biggest ever show

PATS Telford, the UK’s number one pet industry exhibition, will stage its biggest ever show in September. More than 200 companies and brands have already booked stand space, and the final total is expected to be around 230, which would be a record for a PATS exhibition...

Supreme gets fruity with new Harry Hamster range

Supreme Petfoods has launched Harry Hamster Fruity Nutty Mix as an extension to its highly successful Tiny Friends Farm range...

New natural fishmeal-free food launched

A new balanced, nutritious, daily fishmeal-free food that’s not only better for fish but also helps protect the world’s oceans has been launched by leading pet and aquatics company Interpet...

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Transporting pets can reduce a used car’s value

A new study has shown that transporting pets can reduce a used car’s value by up to 10%.

Keeping pooches safe from hidden garden dangers

Vet charity PDSA has issued dog owners with advice on how to keep their pets safe during the summer...

Protect dogs from lurking threat of lungworm

The threat of lungworm will most likely be one that dog owners are well aware of. It is potentially deadly to dogs and is found across much of the UK. According to pet health specialist my pet and i, new cases are now being reported across parts of the country that have never seen it before...

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...

Busy week for pet company acquisitions and sales

It has been a busy week in the UK pet industry as a number of leading suppliers and retailers have changed hands (see stories below)...

Leading pet company Rosewood sells majority stake

Houseware and pet product supplier Dayes, whose brands include Pets Unlimited, has acquired a majority stake in a Telford-based Rosewood Pet Products...

Jollyes buys Midlands-based Penparc Pet Centres

Nationwide pet retail group Jollyes is accelerating growth with the acquisition of Penparc Pet Centres. Penparc operates five stores in Cannock, Stafford, Stoke-on-Trent, West Bromwich and Telford. It takes Jollyes to 80 stores across the UK.

'Buy-and-build' company acquires Pet Munchies

'Buy and build' company Assisi Pet Care Limited, owners of the popular Hollings and Hi-Life brands, has acquired Pet Munchies Holdings Limited, the owner of the multi award winning Pet Munchies premium natural dog and cat treats brand, for an undisclosed sum...

Pet entrepreneur Tracey, shortlisted for top UK business awards, hopes for ‘Third Time Lucky’

Huskaloo founder named finalist at Great British Entrepreneur Awards 2022 aims to follow in the footsteps of previous award winner and ‘Dragons’ Den’ TV star Steven Bartlett...

Burns partners with Warner Bros for DC League of Super-Pets

Burns Pet Nutrition has announced its first partnership with Warner Bros. to support the release of the highly anticipated big-screen movie DC League of Super-Pets, which opens nationwide in cinemas on 29th July 2022...