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Dog cafés are the latest trend to hit the pet industry
KKR could claw £200m from Pets at Home stock market flotation
ORIJEN signs exclusive deal with Vital
Getting the most from a visit to PATS Sandown
Exclusive freezer deals from Natural Instinct at PATS Sandown
More exclusive show offers at PATS Sandown
SureFlap to unveil new selective microchip feeder called SureFeed
Campaign launched to protect aquatic industry from Euro threat
Dates and venue announced for AQUA 2015
Amazing year for Natures Menu as award-winning firm returns to Crufts
Natures Menu hold UK’s first seminar on raw feeding for veterinary students
New £1 Treat Pocket Packs from Pooch & Mutt
Offers of help pour in to support pet rescue centre closed by RSPCA
Six special Scruffts ready for Crufts final
Further £1.6 million committed to improving dog health
Interpet adds colour to aquariums with new LED lighting range
Dog owner run over as he tries to stop thief stealing car and pet
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1. Profitable Lincolnshire pet store is closing down
2. Finalists of new industry awards revealed
3. Telford pet shop closes down on the spot
4. Bespoke pet furniture firm seeks retail outlets
5. The Giant Pet Store in Norfolk goes into administration
6. RRPs should be protected, says pet shop
7. Poundstretcher expands its pet business
8. Leading vet responds to claims by dog behaviourist
9. Taking on the giants of the pet food industry
10. Small Irish firm is a big player in the dog treat market
11. Award-winning Just for Pets aims to open more stores
12. Pressure from retail giants and the internet force pet shop to close down
13. Hundreds of UK pet shops selling inadequate hutches
14. Secrets of success of an award-winning pet store
15. Sales grow for ‘natural pet store’ that refuses to stock food from major suppliers
16. Vets should share some of the blame for falling pet welfare standards
17. Dog Rocks stop supplying Amazon Retail
18. Seahorse Atlantic and Soopa share winning formula
19. Pet GPS device sets its sights on Europe
20. Pure Pet Food is an instant hit
21. Pet retailers react to Crown's distribution move
22. Divided opinion among some retailers
23. Lancashire pet shop to close down at the end of the month
24. Dragon's Den star backs Southampton pet firm
25. Mars Petcare looks to close Peterborough factory

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SureFlap to unveil new selective microchip feeder called SureFeed


Award-winning microchip pet door specialist SureFlap is to launch a new feeding system designed to ensure pets eat from the right bowl and food is kept in top condition. The new SureFeed range will be previewed at Interzoo in May. 

The SureFeed bowls are dishwasher-safe and have been designed with a unique integrated seal. This keeps food fresher for longer and the kitchen free of smells and flies, whether you are using wet or dry food.

The SureFeed range is initially available in two models – the SureFeed Pet Feeder, designed for everyday use in a single pet household, and the SureFeed Microchip Pet Feeder, a selective pet feeder that opens only when it identifies an authorised pet by its identification microchip or RFID collar tag.

SureFlap founder and inventor of the new SureFeed range, Dr Nick Hill says this is an exciting new development for the company.

“Many cats are fussy eaters and prefer to eat food when it is fresh, others are on special diets and this can be a problem in multi-pet households. Even in households where each cat is on the same diet, a ‘greedy’ cat, or even dog, can eat most of the food. This can result in one pet becoming overweight while the other not only starts to lose weight, but may also become stressed by the lack of free access to food. The SureFeed product range has been designed to address all these issues.”

For homes with more than one animal the SureFeed Microchip Pet Feeder will identify the approaching pet by its microchip or collar tag, opening automatically if it is the correct animal. The lid slides back to reveal the food and returns once it has finished feeding. The fold-away lid forms a barrier to the rear of the bowl and side guards shield the food from other pets during feeding. 

The feeders are both easy to wipe clean. The food bowl, mat and lid can be removed and are dishwasher-safe.

Dr Hill says: “The SureFeed Pet Feeder and Microchip Pet Feederare the first in a series of pet feeding products from SureFlap incorporating sealed operation and flexible feeding options and we are looking forward to developing the range in the future.”

SureFeed products will be available to order from mid-2014 and retailers are encouraged to visit SureFlap stand 402 in Hall 9 at Interzoo to see the new products in action.

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