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American pet company buys WHIMZEES dental chew firm
Proposed changes to pet shop licensing welcomed by PIF
OATA pleased with DEFRA's Next Steps document
ACANA Enhanced Singles and Regionals launch in UK
Scottish dog clothing company unveils tartan fabric
AQUA 2017 promises to be the biggest and best yet
Lintbells offers free AMTRA-accredited CPD
Biggest rabbit ever seen by PDSA vets is set for diet
UK dog expert’s Taiwan trip helps break down barking mad stereotypes
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Controversial Pets at Home store officially opened
Unlicensed 'pet shop' owner banned from selling pets
Paw-Ever Yours treats make Valentine's Day special for owners & pets
Heart-shaped toy set to be a winner for Best in Show
CEVA Welfare Awards - the shortlist is revealed
US dog food recall after euthanasia drug found
Glee to hold two shows a year from 2018 onwards
Pet food firm over halfway towards £250k crowdfund target
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American pet company buys WHIMZEES dental chew firm
American natural pet food company WellPet LLC has acquired the popular WHIMZEES business, the Netherlands-based maker of natural dental chews for dogs.

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Proposed changes to pet shop licensing welcomed by PIF


The Pet Industry Federation, the trade association which represents the interests of over 2,500 UK pet businesses, has broadly welcomed DEFRA’s Next Steps document on the review of animal establishment licensing, including pet shops and boarding establishments...
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OATA pleased with DEFRA's Next Steps document
 
OATA has broadly welcomed the Next Steps document issued by DEFRA outlining its proposed approach to the licensing of ‘animal activities’, including pet shops. The association's Chief Executive Dominic Whitmee (pictured) said: “Overall we are very pleased that DEFRA has listened to many of our suggestions about how to improve the licensing of ‘animal activities’."
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ACANA Enhanced Singles and Regionals launch in UK

Bern Pet Foods, the exclusive importer and distributor of ORIJEN & ACANA dog and cat foods, has launched ACANA’s enhanced range Singles and Regionals pet food to its 700+ retailers across UK and Ireland...
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Scottish dog clothing company unveils tartan fabric


Dogrobes - makers of the original drying coat for dogs - have launched an exclusive tartan fabric that celebrates the company’s proud Scottish heritage.
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AQUA 2017 promises to be the biggest and best yet


Visitors to AQUA 2017 in October can expect a busy and exciting show as most of the exhibitor stands at the two-day event have now been sold...
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Lintbells offers free AMTRA-accredited CPD
 
Lintbells, the premium natural supplements company, has made two online courses available to SQPs online. There’s a total of 12 AMTRA accredited CPD points available and each module takes around 45 minutes...
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Biggest rabbit ever seen by PDSA vets is set for diet


The biggest rabbit ever seen by PDSA vets has signed up for a national pet slimming competition after ballooning to almost the size of a one-year-old child...
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UK dog expert’s Taiwan trip helps break down barking mad stereotypes


Pet owners in Taiwan were given expert advice on how to better look after their beloved pooches by a UK dog specialist at the country’s first ever canine symposium...
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