Newsletter - Pet Trade Xtra

The treatment and effective management of pond water can be a source of stress for many pond keepers, especially when faced with murky water or weed problems. Tetra’s pond range has been developed to ensure your customers get the best results possible, with an assortment of products available to target specific problems...

UK pet owners turn to natural supplements from French firm

French company Diet'Dog is finding that more pet owners are turning to its natural dietary supplements and holistic skin and paw care products to ensure the well-being of their dogs and cats. And in a bid to get its products into the hands of more UK customers through better distribution, the firm will exhibiting at PATS Sandown on March 17-18...

Nephew steps in to re-open family pet shop

A family-owned pet shop which closed when the owner retired has been given a new lease of life thanks to his nephew. B. Thomas Pet and Garden Supplies, in Bargoed, Wales, is up and running once more after 24-year-old Sam Collins agreed to re-open the business.

Bents launches Puppy Parties at its recently opened Pet Place

The Pet Place at Bents Garden & Home near Warrington in Cheshire will be hosting its very first Puppy Party on Thursday March 26. The event will be an opportunity for puppies and their owners to get together and socialise with each other in a safe and welcoming environment.

Impressive number of new products to be unveiled at PATS Sandown

A vast array of new products will be showcased when the doors to PATS Sandown open on Tuesday, March 17. The large number of entries to the popular New Product Showcase is a positive sign that exhibitors are excited about their latest products and can’t wait to show them to visiting retailers and buyers...

New General Manager for Royal Canin UK & Ireland

Jakub Kolesa has been appointed as General Manager of Royal Canin UK and Ireland following the move of Andy Reed to head up the brand’s European sales and marketing operations...

Precious Pets London sets its sights on conquering the US

Precious Pets London, whose products can now be found in seven countries other than the UK, is planning its biggest challenge yet...to conquer the US market!

Pet shop staff left in a state of shock by armed robber

A robber left staff at a Fraserburgh pet shop in Scotland in a state of shock after brandishing a knife and escaping with around £60 in cash...

Loving Pets signs first UK distributors to launch award-winning products

Loving Pets, the manufacturer and supplier of high quality pet feeding bowls and accessories, has signed its first two distributors in the UK, making its range of products available in this country for the first time...

New Adaptil TV advertisement campaign coincides with Crufts

Ceva Animal Health has launched a major new national TV advertising campaign to highlight the benefits of its leading veterinary behaviour product Adaptil amongst dog owners...

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Pets at Home defends vet who put down family’s cat after it was mistaken for a stray

Pets at Home has defended a decision by one of its vets to euthanise a cat which was taken to its Newtownabbey store after being mistaken for a stray...

Pet firms urged to be patient when recruiting newcomers to the trade

Employers in the pet trade need to be patient when they appoint newcomers into their business because it can take some time for a fresh face to settle in, according to a leading recruitment expert...

Switching from the diamond trade to the pet trade

Switching from the diamond trade to the pet trade, Mushka Gluck has joined the sales team of Long Paws. In her words she is "trading up from working with a 'girl's best friend' to a man's best friend."

Two new senior foods from James Wellbeloved

James Wellbeloved has launched two new 'senior' foods, recognising the importance of distinctive nutrition for different ages and sizes of dogs. The company now offers a senior food specifically for small breed dogs, and has also introduced a grain-free senior food...

Victory for owners of pets killed on the road

Campaigners have won Government backing in their fight for a change in the law so that people will be told if their pets are killed on the roads...

Pet Industry Federation supports ‘Harvey’s Law’ campaign

The Pet Industry Federation has announced its support for ‘Harvey’s Law’...

Best Friends Veterinary Group honours long service staff

Independent veterinary group Best Friends has been busy celebrating the long service of its employees...

CSJ joins forces with Quinns in Ireland

CSJ Specialist Canine Feeds has struck a deal with one of the largest privately-owned agriculture merchants in Republic of Ireland, to stock its products...

PIF launches online courses for pet retailers

The Pet Industry Federation has launched a range of online courses aimed at people working with pets...

New exciting dog toy explodes onto the shelves

Hagen has introduced a new exciting and hardwearing dog toy called Bomber! on to the market...

Frozzys has a taste for the UK market

Frozzys, the healthy frozen yogurt treat for dogs, is fast establishing itself with pet owners across the UK...

Kennels and catteries get a new voice

The Licensed Kennels & Catteries Association has been formed as an organisation of like-minded kennel and cattery owners to provide support, education, information and advice...

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