In This Issue
The PetFellas announces second major distribution partnership
My Anxious Dog features on BBC One’s Escape to the Country
Unique qualification raises standards for pet sellers
View the PetQuip Awards 2025 Winners' Special
PIF launches new courses and key business resources
Vets should publish price lists, says watchdog
BVA responds to competition watchdog’s findings
PetQuip and Gardenex announce new Patron Programme
Microbial protein dog treat launched in the UK
Paleo Ridge unveils new packaging for Essentials range
Waita Pets introduces two new advent calendars
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Independent retailers report worsening retail crime crisis
Jollyes set to open new superstore in Chesterfield
Why workers are choosing pets over pay cheques
Autumn/Winter fashion trends for pet owners
Xmas treats for dogs? Naturally from CSJ
The best of last edition of Pet Trade Xtra
The PetFellas launches to redefine brand-led distribution
Earth Animal appoints The PetFellas as distribution partner
Award-winning retailer reveals secrets of success
Rising star Jake shines light on sustainability
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The PetFellas announces second major distribution partnership

The PetFellas, a new distributor of premium pet products to the independent and wider pet retail sector, has announced its second major distribution partnership – this time with US-based Logical Brands, the creators of the innovative Playology range of dog and cat toys...

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My Anxious Dog features on BBC One’s Escape to the Country

My Anxious Dog, the small business helping anxious and reactive dogs get the space they need, has been featured on BBC One’s Escape to the Country – bringing national visibility to the movement supporting 'dogs in yellow'...

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Unique qualification raises standards for pet sellers

Seven licensing officers from across Wales have become the first in the country to achieve the VetSkill VTEC Level 3 Award in the Licensing of Selling Animals as Pets, a new qualification developed by Animal Focused in partnership with Vetskill and Animal Licensing Wales...

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View the PetQuip Awards 2025 Winners' Special
 

PetQuip has produced a special digital magazine showcasing all the winners of the PetQuip Awards 2025 and gauging their reaction to picking up such a prestigious honour.

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PIF launches new courses and key business resources

The Pet Industry Federation has published valuable new content on its website to support pet businesses across the UK. Two new online courses are now live on the PIF Education platform, including ‘How to Make Your Retail Space Stand Out'...

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Vets should publish price lists, says watchdog
 

The Competition and Markets Authority has proposed a wide-ranging set of remedies to address these issues, including the requirement of vet businesses to publish comprehensive price lists.

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BVA responds to competition watchdog’s findings

The British Veterinary Association, which represents more than 19,000 vets across the UK, has responded to the Competition and Markets Authority’s ‘provisional decision’ following its market investigation into UK veterinary services for household pets...

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PetQuip and Gardenex announce new Patron Programme

The Federation of Garden and Leisure Manufacturers has announced its new Patron Programme, an enhanced membership category which has been created for companies who wish to contribute to wider support of the pet and garden sectors, to help raise their profile to government, the trade and aligned industry sectors...

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Microbial protein dog treat launched in the UK
 

British animal-free pet food brand The Pack and German biotech start-up MicroHarvest have launched Gut Bites, a microbial protein dog treat for the UK market...

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Paleo Ridge unveils new packaging for Essentials range

Paleo Ridge has announced  a packaging refresh for its popular Essentials range. Customers will soon see their favourite meals arriving in brand-new eco-friendly tubs, marking another important step in the company’s ongoing sustainability journey...

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Waita Pets introduces two new advent calendars
 

Leading pet treat and food company Waita Pets, a finalist in the PIF Awards, has introduced two advent calendars as part of its Christmas offering for cat and dog lovers...

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