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VAFO Group, a European producer of super premium pet foods, has acquired the Finnish company Dagsmark Petfood...

Marcel Bosch has been appointed as the new general manager of family business Farm Food Natural Dog Food in Nijverdal, The Netherlands...

New eco conscious wellness and lifestyle brand DotDotPet is gearing up for its first-ever Crufts appearance on 7-10 March at Birmingham’s NEC (Hall 5 Stand 109), followed by Interzoo on 7-10 May in Nuremburg (Hall 3 Stand 515)...

A new study conducted by pet insurance provider, Petplan, has revealed that two thirds of dog owners (65%) find it difficult to get their dogs to the vet due to their pet’s anxiety and nerves about what might happen during the visit...

Director Phil Rundle was again flying the flag for CSJ at The Siberian Husky Club of Great Britain Aviemore Sled Dog Rally 2023...

The head of a leading veterinary business has called on the UK government to overhaul veterinary support and regulations to help address the major challenges within the industry...

An equine congress uniting 120 delegates across first opinion ambulatory and hospital practices took place over the 16-17 January in Glasgow, celebrating “Excellence in Equine Practice” across the IVC Evidensia network...

As Valentine’s Day approaches, new research by leading animal insurer, Agria Pet Insurance, shows that pets can help to create strong, long-lasting relationships...

With temperatures set to drop again and snowstorms predicted for many parts of the country, PDSA vets have issued advice on spotting the signs of hypothermia in pets...

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

Pets at Home has revealed that its sales growth in the third quarter trading period fell 'below expectations'.

Jollyes has confirmed its next three locations which will  see the completion of a major milestone, taking it beyond 100 stores for the first time. The Pet Industry Federation’s current retail chain of the year will open stores in Belfast Connswater, Northern Ireland (23 February), Newport in Gwent (1 March) and Rotherham, South Yorkshire (22 March).

Award-winning pop culture collectables brand Funko took the spotlight at London Toy Fair with a number of exclusive features, including a guest appearance from TV personality Michael McIntyre...

Pawer Water, the new canine wellness supplement that is transforming the way dogs hydrate, is taking the pet care industry by storm...