In This Issue
Luxury venison sausages are the latest pet treat sensation
Pet trade needs to support start-up companies with new ideas
Seahorse Atlantic joins growing band of international exhibitors at PATS
End of an era for Ryan's Pet Centre
Raw Chews range now available to order from Natures Menu
Pet Industry Federation to offer export service to members
OATA issues advice on keeping tropical fish in unheated conditions
Great response from pet retailers to new industry awards
Xtra Dog launches organic treat called Freezy Pups
Burns staff complete over 50 years voluntary fire service
TopLife overhauls the look of its pet milk range
Vet accused of defrauding £225,000 from pet insurers
Exclusive US dog clothing brand Luna Blue launches in the UK
Record number of pet entries in GIMA Awards
More regulation needed on pet restraining products
Vet struck off for causing pet distress
New grooming videos launched by Ancol
Ronnie Corbett to present new TV pet show
Fewer shops and new uses for high streets needed
Bermuda promises magical profits from Spooky Misters
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Luxury venison sausages are the latest pet treat sensation


Luxury sausages made from British venison are proving popular with dog owners, and now the company behind the innovative pet treats, The Innocent Hound, is looking to attract more fans by extending its retail reach throughout the UK...
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Pet trade needs to support start-up companies with new ideas
Supporting start-up companies with brilliant new ideas is crucial to the future success of the pet trade. That’s the view of Piers Smart from the award-winning Scampers Natural Pet Store in Cambridgeshire…
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Seahorse Atlantic joins growing band of international exhibitors at PATS
 
Irish company Seahorse Atlantic, which produces natural kelp supplements for horses, dogs and cats, is one of an increasing number of international companies using PATS Harrogate to tempt UK pet retailers to stock their products.
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End of an era for Ryan's Pet Centre


Ryan's Pet Centre in Dumbarton changed hands this week as owners Robert and Sue Ryan decided the time was right to move on...
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Raw Chews range now available to order from Natures Menu


The new meaty bones and chews range from Natures Menus are a natural, healthy alternative to smoked or cooked treats and bones...
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Pet Industry Federation to offer export service to members


The Pet Suppliers & Manufacturers’ Association, a division of the Pet Industry Federation, is now offering export advice to its members...
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OATA issues advice on keeping tropical fish in unheated conditions


Aquatic trade body OATA has created new guidance to help retailers answer questions on whether tropical fish can be kept in unheated conditions...
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Great response from pet retailers to new industry awards
 
As entries start to flood in, pet retailers are being urged to put their shops forward for a new industry awards event organised by the PetQuip trade association before the closing date of July 29...
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Xtra Dog launches organic treat called Freezy Pups


Leading pet accessory and dog training company, Leicestershire-based Xtra Dog, has come up with a tasty way to keep dogs cool this summer – an organic treat called Freezy Pups...
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Burns staff complete over 50 years voluntary fire service


Five members of staff at Burns Pet Nutrition in Kidwelly, Carmarthenshire, have notched up 57 years of service between them working on a voluntary basis for the Mid and West Wales Fire Service.
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TopLife overhauls the look of its pet milk range


TopLife Formula, the range of natural pet milks, treats and food for dogs, puppies, cats and kittens is to launch new packaging designs across its pet milk range...
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