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Pet firm launches crowdfunding campaign for revolutionary dog bowl that fights germs

HOWND, the multi-award winning pet care brand, has just launched a reward-based Indiegogo crowdfunding campaign for its new innovative HERO Bowl and aims to raise £38k to bring the bowl to market...

Pet rabbit obesity is a problem and needs to be addressed

Pet rabbit obesity is an issue that needs to be addressed, a specialist nutrition and welfare conference has been told...

PATS Telford shapes up to be a memorable show

With so many exciting plans for 2018, PATS Telford is shaping up to be another record-breaking event in September. The two-day exhibition attracted 2,148 visitors in 2017 – the third year in a row that the 2,000 barrier had been broken – and hopes are high that even this record total will be bettered this year...

Pet cooling range takes market by storm

RSW International has launched a range of pet cooling products which has had an amazing reaction in garden centres around the county. The comprehensive range includes cooling mats, jackets, coats, collars, and toys...

FourFriends Pet Foods launches new grain-free recipes

With a rise in demand for grain free pet foods, FourFriends has listened to consumer needs and developed its range of recipes made with aloe vera for dogs...

Lily’s Kitchen makes a stand for love

Lily’s Kitchen has made a stand for love this summer. Not only is the company an official sponsor of London Pride this year, it is also supporting Stonewall with the launch of two limited edition ‘Full of Love and Pride’ recipes in support of LGBT Pride. It’s all part of its commitment to the equal rights of the LGBT community...

'Leading the Way'...to new business opportunity

The UK's largest pet food home-delivery franchise is extending its expertise to a new and exciting franchise opportunity. Leading the Way, from OSCAR Pet Foods, is designed to support busy pet owners, who value having a pet in their family, but need extra help to manage their day-to-day pet care needs and routines...

Natures Menu refreshes ‘Raw Treats' range

Natures Menu has refreshed its raw bones and chews range with a new look and name. The pet food manufacturer has re-branded the range, to ‘Raw Treats,’ complete with new packaging, to help attract the consumer and boost sales for stockists and retailers.

Cool tips for hot weather from Vet's Kitchen

Jenny Philp, managing director and practising vet at Vet’s Kitchen, gives her five top tips on keeping dogs and cats happy and healthy as temperatures continue to hit new heights...

Spare a thought for birds in heatwave, urges wildlife firm

CJ Wildlife is urging gardeners to help keep wild birds keep cool in the hot weather, and has published its top five tips...

First glimpse of the new Loving Pets warehouse designs

The designs for the new Loving Pets warehouse and offices in Rye Harbour, East Sussex, have been finalised. Here's what it’s going to look like...

EUKANUBA reveals Live Life Well Together Ambassadors

After a nationwide search EUKANUBA has found six incredibly special dogs to become its official Live Life Well Together Ambassadors.

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Beaphar launches #DrawMeYourFamily competition

Following the success of its recent video, ‘Draw me your family: The Beaphar Social Experiment’, Beaphar has launched a global competition, with the UK prize for one lucky family being a pet-friendly family adventure break worth £1,000...

TurmerTinc! breaks records for CSJ

CSJ says its turmeric tincture product TurmerTinc! has broken all their records for a new product launch...

Plans for new pet crematorium in Nottinghamshire approved

A new pet crematorium in Nottinghamshire has been approved. The Gedling Borough Council-run service will collect pets from people’s houses and take them away to be cremated before bringing back the ashes...

Blue Cross comments following the Westminster debate on pet theft

Becky Thwaites, Head of Public Affairs at Blue Cross pet charity, said: “The Westminster Hall debate on pet theft showed the strength of feeling in the House of Commons on the devastating impact the theft of a pet can have on an owner...

Brambles PAW team up with Royal Canin to help save wildlife babies

Brambles Pet and Wildlife has negotiated a deal to offer wildlife rehabilitators huge savings on Royal Canin Babydog milk which many carers use for feeding baby mammals...

Catfest launches first ever cat-lover event in London

Catfest has teamed up with Almo Nature to bring together a thrilling and original summer festival, with cat-related products, soulful and inspiring talks from bestselling writers and animal experts, while helping cats in need. The event will take place on Saturday July 14 at the Oval Space in central London...

New book tackles quirks of cat behaviour

In this inventive, surprisingly funny, highly entertaining and practical book Engineering for Cats by Mac Delaney (Workman, £11.99), addresses the quirks of cat behaviour through the mindset of an aerospace engineer...

Koi Show at Squire’s Garden Centre in Washington

Squire’s Garden Centre in Washington is hosting the annual Worthing & District Koi Show on Sunday (July 8)...

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...

Vital storms ahead with new energy...and new offices!

There’s a lot of positivity around at Vital this month as the company announces some major successes and further investment in the business. A new modern office facility in Sheffield will allow Vital to showcase products and services and will be the venue for all supplier visits going forwards...

Pet firm ranks third in European Great Place to Work list

Radio Systems PetSafe Europe Ltd – owner of PetSafe Brand - is one of the top three places to work in Europe, according to an annual international survey...

East London pet shop to close after 46 years

Pet shop owner Kevin Shaw is being forced to close his business in Forest Gate, East London, because of regeneration work in the area...

Woman hit with £350 vet bill after dog gets jaw stuck in £14 toy from Aldi

A mortified dog owner claims her pooch’s jaw got stuck in a toy – and had to be surgically removed for more than £350...

Thousands of dogs and businesses join in the fun on Bring Your Dog To Work Day

The 5th annual Bring Your Dog To Work Day, which took place last Friday, captured the imagination of the country as thousands joined in the annual fun day out for dogs with organisations from all over the UK getting involved to raise funds for All Dog's Matter and other animal welfare charities...