Sheffield-based retail analyst Owen Passey has seen a dramatic rise in interest in his SmartBarf dehydrated powder which can be used to supplement a raw food diet. This week Owen explains the benefits of the product and why it has a growing fan base...
The Pet Industry Federation is to partially refresh its board of directors, after two directors – Pam Gee (above left) and Heidi Anderton – stepped down from their positions this month...
Pet retailers are being urged to suspend the sale of domestic rabbits during the Easter holidays in a bid to cut down the alarming number of abandoned animals...
Just For Pets stores throughout the country have been donating 1,000 Kong toys to animal welfare organisations after the two companies agreed a campaign to help local charities...
Pet retailers are now being urged to enter the second PetQuip Awards which will take place later this year at PATS Harrogate. There are seven categories, including Retailer of the Year, which was won by Not Just Pets in Bath (Independent) and Just For Pets (Group) in 2013...
With still over five months to go before opening its doors to visitors, PATS Harrogate is set to be another ‘sell out’ event with 86% of stand space already booked...
Ceva Animal Health has launched a series of Adaptil puppy training films to educate dog owners on new puppy ownership, from purchasing through to training...
All 33 of Best Friends Veterinary Group’s practices are participating in the Dogs Trust’s Microchipping Through Vets Scheme and will be offering free microchipping to all dogs for the next 12 months...
Irish company Seahorse Atlantic, who have gained great success with their seaweed nutrition for animals and pets, are now branching out into the gardening market with the launch of Kelp Care Organic Plant Food...
The organisers of Global Pet Expo have revealed that this year's show in Orlando attracted record-breaking numbers in exhibitors, buyer and media attendance and total booths sold.
A foul-mouthed parrot has been kicked out of a Notcutts garden centre's pet store after customers complained she was turning the air blue with a string of rude words...
An increase in demand for the Sneyd’s Wonderdog range as well as their small animal feeds has led to the appointment of Simon Le Jeune to the company’s sales department...
The Pet Show 2014 has announced two more sponsorship deals ahead of the UK’s largest family pet event, which is to take place at Stoneleigh Park in Warwickshire on August 2 and 3, 2014...
Following consultation with the Tibetan Terrier breed health coordinator, on behalf of the breed clubs, the Kennel Club has approved two new official DNA testing schemes for progressive retinal atrophy in this breed – PRA 3 and PRA (rcd-4)...
More than half of UK MEPs have been contacted about the #handsofmyhobby campaign in its first month, the Ornamental Aquatic Trade Association (OATA) estimates...
With the largest dog library and collection of dog paintings in Europe and a history that spans more than 140 years, the Kennel Club can rival London’s most popular museums and is offering free tours to all dog lovers...
Denplan, the dental payment plan specialist, has extended its reach into the pet insurance market with the acquisition of pet health plan provider Practice Plan for Vets...
The half-yearly survey from the Shop and Display Equipment Association reveals there is tangible evidence of a positive upwards climb within the retail display industry...