In This Issue
Vital Pet Products issues 'open letter' to independent retailers following launch of Waitrose pet website
Retailers react strongly to Waitrose move
UK Pet Retailer of the Year launches 'Wash the Dog for Christmas' campaign
Pet economy drives £6bn of spending in the UK
Pet industry creates more jobs...but salaries still lagging behind
Over 80% of stand space sold for AQUA 2015
More stockists needed for growing homemade treats business
Animal Kingdom solves the problem of dogs eating too fast
SureFlap launches its SureFeed Microchip Pet Feeder
New partnership for Billy+Margot adds value to customer base
Ceva hosts webinars on fireworks advice
Tellington TTouch offers practical help ahead of firework season
International interest in PATS set to grow with move to Telford
Great British Bake Off inspires owners to cook treats for their pets
West Yorkshire woman Christie Hanson named UK Pet Owner of Year
Blooming Pet Products adds Gut Health to its range
New range of treats from Hollings
Experts warn pets are actually harmed by being petted
Animal lover who ran Bury pet shop celebrates 102nd birthday
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Vital Pet Products issues 'open letter' to independent retailers following launch of Waitrose pet website



Vital Pet Products managing director Bruce Steuart has issued an 'open letter' to the independent pet trade following news that supermarket giant Waitrose was entering into pet product retailing market...

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Retailers react strongly to Waitrose move


The move by Waitrose into the pet sector has brought a strong response from independent pet retailers who fear their revenues could be hit hard. One pet shop owner remarked to Pet Trade Xtra: "Another one putting the boot into the pet industry."
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UK Pet Retailer of the Year launches 'Wash the Dog for Christmas' campaign


Betty & Butch, recently crowned PetQuip UK Pet Retailer of the Year, has launched a ‘Wash the Dog for Christmas’ campaign urging owners to bathe their pets in natural healthy products instead of using washing-up liquid...
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Pet economy drives £6bn of spending in the UK


The nation's love of pets drives an estimated £6 billion of spending for the UK economy, a new report from Pets At Home has revealed...
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Pet industry creates more jobs...but salaries still lagging behind
 
Recruitment specialist Lynda Ward has revealed that jobs within the pet industry are on the rise but disappointingly wages are still below those in other industries...
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Over 80% of stand space sold for AQUA 2015



With a year to go before AQUA 2015, the UK’s No 1 water gardening and aquatics trade exhibition is shaping up to be one of the best shows ever staged at Telford International Centre with 82% of stand space already sold...

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More stockists needed for growing homemade treats business



Homemade dog treat business Alfie & Molly's is looking to expand its network of stockists around the UK – currently at 16 – as the company continues to grow its range of products...

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Animal Kingdom solves the problem of dogs eating too fast
 
The new Kyjen Slo-Bowl from Animal Kingdom helps to solve the problem of dogs eating too fast. As well as helping to prolong the pet's mean it also adds an element of fun...
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SureFlap launches its SureFeed Microchip Pet Feeder


SureFlap, the award-winning microchip-operated pet product specialist, has launched an innovative new SureFeed Microchip Pet Feeder, the first product in its range of ground-breaking new pet feeders...
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New partnership for Billy+Margot adds value to customer base
 
Billy+Margot has unveiled a new partnership with renowned vet Paul Manktelow, which is set to add value to its loyal customer base and reinforce the core values of the brand...
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Ceva hosts webinars on fireworks advice


Ceva Animal Health, manufacturer of the leading veterinary behaviour products, Adaptil for dogs and Feliway for cats, is hosting two live webinars to educate SQPs on advice that can be given to pet owners in the run up to and during the fireworks season...
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Tellington TTouch offers practical help ahead of firework season
 
The firework season is a very stressful time for dogs and many owners will be seeking advice from their vet or pet shop to find out how best to help their dog during this period. There are many different solutions that can help and The Tellington TTouch training method has wonderful applications for helping dogs during firework season or for any dog that is noise sensitive...
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International interest in PATS set to grow with move to Telford


PATS’ standing as an international pet trade show is set to grow even further following the decision to move its September 2015 show to the Telford International Centre...
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