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 Jollyes Pets has confirmed two senior appointments to its leadership team, including Sean McGinty as chief marketing officer, as the business continues to build on its strong growth and expand its store and digital footprint across the UK...

PDSA, the UK’s leading veterinary charity, is marking this year’s National Love Your Pet Day tomorrow (20 February) by urging pet owners to learn the basics of pet welfare to ensure pets have the best chance of being happy and healthy...

The Royal Veterinary College’s world-leading Queen Mother Hospital for Animals has launched a dedicated Renal Recovery Clinic to provide specialist follow-up care for dogs recovering from acute kidney injury...

Pets are no longer just companions; they are becoming the most important emotional relationship in Brits’ lives, according to new research from Animal Friends Insurance...

Birmingham-based pet-specialist marketing communications agency, Leopard Co, has welcomed new dog treat brand Wildcrofts onto its client roster...

CSJ’s owners Ceri and Phil say, “We are thrilled to have Laura come on board as part of our team.  She not only has great knowledge and experience in the pet trade but believes in good old customer service … and (like us all) is a real dog person too.”

The latest episode of 'High Street Matters' from the British Independent Retailers Association (Bira) challenges the government's decision to exclude retailers from the relief package announced in January 2026, despite ministers claiming they want to support high streets and communities...

The top-read stories from last week's Pet Trade Xtra can be seen below, if you missed them...

The Pet Industry Federation has welcomed a reminder from the Food Standards Agency on the importance of safe handling and hygiene when storing, defrosting and preparing raw pet food...

Leading pet food company Benyfit Natural has responded to the Food Standards Agency report on raw dog food, saying it operates to rigorous quality and food safety standards...

The Petshop Postie, in Greenock, Scotland, has been recognised nationally for its excellent customer service, winning a Feefo Platinum Trusted Service Award...

British raw dog food specialist The Dogs Butcher has officially relaunched under a new name: DIBO Finest. The rebrand marks the next chapter for the trusted raw feeding brand, bringing a refreshed identity while staying true to the principles, quality, and standards that have defined it for more than a decade...

Jollyes Pets has launched what claims to be the lowest-priced own-label pet range in the UK – Simply Jollyes. The new brand covers essential pet food and accessories designed to help households manage the cost of pet ownership without any quality compromise...