In This Issue
Pets at Home ditches plan to open new shop in Skegness despite recruiting and training staff
Functional, sustainable and stylish: Product trends for pets at Interzoo 2018
International interest in UK pet products soars
New FELIWAY marketing pack to help owners ‘spot signs of stress’ in cats
Hurtta Casual Padded Collars now available from Pedigree Wholesale
New Tropical Shampoo range from Mikki
UK pet product suppliers to meet buyers from Germany, Poland and Baltic States
Podium Pet Products to supply Spanish distributor Petuky
Innovative mookie generates new category of petcare product
Poppy’s Picnic wins the Business Start-Up Award
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Burglar given suspended sentence over £3,000 theft from pet shop
IAMS shares the scoop on how to host a pet-friendly BBQ
Fluval Bug Bites set to be a real game-changer
Catit Play launches NEW 3-in-1 Circuit Toys
Shires Equestrian sponsors New Product Gallery for a sixth year
Interzoo launches sustainability initiative
The best of the previous Pet Trade Xtra
Amazon launches Wag, its own line of pet products
Sainsbury’s recalls range of pet food pouches
Nestlé Purina PetCare acquires majority share in personalised pet nutrition business Tails.com
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IAMS shares the scoop on how to host a pet-friendly BBQ
 

As the UK basked in glorious sunshine over the Bank Holiday weekend, nutrition experts at IAMS revealed the top barbecues foods to avoid to keep pets safe from harm.

 

The advice comes as research reveals that four in five UK pet owners feed their pets human food at least once a week, even though 72% of us understand the health implications of doing so.

 

The survey of 2,000 pet owners highlights that the smell of sizzling sausages will have half (50%) of pets licking their lips and sneaking leftovers directly off the plate, with chicken and hot dogs ranked as the top barbecue foods that Brits are guilty of feeding their pets.

 

Although our pets love to eat whatever they can get their paws on, with a shocking 49% of dogs and 44% of cats in the UK now considered overweight or obese by vets, we need to be careful to ensure they remain as happy and healthy as possible:

 

IAMS Nutrition Expert and Veterinary Training Manager, Kellie Ceccarelli, comments: “When faced with puppy-dog eyes, or an adorable cat brushing up against you, it’s easy to slip them a little treat from your plate.

 

"Giving in by feeding human foods may seem to please your pet, but in the long-term it can have damaging health implications, such as increasing the risk of heart problems, obesity and joint issues – particularly in older cats and dogs.

 

“It’s important to understand what your pet needs to be happy and healthy. A diet rich in high quality animal proteins, such as chicken and turkey, will help in maintaining optimal overall health for your pet, supporting a strong immune system, healthy skin and a shiny coat.”

 

IAMS Proactive Health contains high levels of protein in every bowl. With chicken and turkey protein as the number one ingredient, IAMS Proactive Health offers cats 47% more animal proteins and dogs 24% more protein than the top two leading brands.

 

 

 

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