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IAMS® introduces Minis, the nutritious dog treats for healthy rewards
Unlock a market worth £104m*

As human food trends continue to influence pet food development across Europe, IAMS® has responded to consumer demand for healthy dog treats which allow pet owners to combine nutrition and reward** with its new IAMS® Minis. The range, which illustrates IAMS® ongoing dedication to improving pet nutrition, is rich in taste, low in fat and made with no artificial flavouring...

Councils fail to justify large fees for licensing pet shops

Just one council could justify its £300+ fee for issuing a pet shop licence, an investigation by the Ornamental Aquatic Trade Association has discovered. "It seems councils don’t actually have a clue about what it costs them to issue a pet shop licence,” said OATA Chief Executive Keith Davenport (right)...

HOWND ready for Bring Your Dog To Work Day

Tomorrow is Bring Your Dog To Work Day and HOWND, the creators of Britain’s favourite day at the office, are preparing for record participation...

Britain is NOT a nation of pet lovers, says welfare charity

A leading rabbit welfare charity has hit out at our claim to be a nation of pet lovers, suggesting there is an “acceptable neglect” of rabbits in the UK.

Lettuce is dangerous for rabbits, says Pets Corner expert

As part of Rabbit Awareness Week – an annual campaign to raise the profile of rabbit welfare – Lucy Ross, Head of Training at Pets Corner, discusses what constitutes a safe and healthy diet for rabbits...

PetSafe owners expands portfolio and buys Piddle Place

Radio Systems Corporation, owner of the PetSafe brand and SportDOG Brand, has expanded its product portfolio and acquired award winning indoor pet toilet, Piddle Place...

New Product Showcase will be bigger than ever at PATS

Seeing the latest pet product launches under one roof is one of the major attractions to PATS visitors, and this September's show at the Telford International Centre is set to unveil a record number of new items...

Hill's pet food recalled over animal illness fears

Hill’s Pet Nutrition has issued a further recall of cat food owing to a risk of illness in pets.

GA girls get covered in mud to help fight cancer

Twenty nine girls from GA Pet Food Partners powered their way through mud to raise money for Cancer Research...

FELIWAY advertising campaign hits TV screens in July

Ceva Animal Health is launching a major new national TV advertising campaign to highlight the benefits of its leading veterinary behaviour product, FELIWAY amongst cat owners...

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New ACANA Heritage Senior Dog Food

New ACANA Heritage Senior Dog, which replaces the old ACANA Classics Senior Dog, has more meat, more fresh meat, and is carbohydrate-limited and grain-free...

Simpsons Premium and Alpha Spirit now available from Pedigree Wholesale

In line with increasing consumer demand for more natural and grain free foods, Pedigree Wholesale has added two new premium ranges into its portfolio – Simpsons Premium and Alpha Spirit...

New appointment at Grove Pet Foods

Nottinghamshire-based pet food manufacturer, Grove Pet Foods, has welcomed Marie Rowden to the team...

‘Fish ‘n’ Hips’ chewy treats fox spitters

CSJ’s Fish’n’Hips chewy dog treats are brilliant for using to administer tablets and pills...

Bents to partner with local RSPCA

Bents Garden & Home has announced a new charity partnership with the Warrington, Halton and St Helens branch of the RSPCA...

Introducing the Zogoflex Display Unit

Collarways has announced that the new West Paw Deisgn Zogoflex display unit is now available...

Skinner’s announce sponsorship of the Dog Arena at BBC Countryfile Live

Skinner’s Pet Food will be exhibiting at the first-ever BBC Countryfile Live and also sponsoring the Dog Arena...

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