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UK pet company hits back at raw food claims

Leading pet food supplier Natures Menu has hit back at claims made in a national daily newspaper that ‘deadly bugs in trendy raw pet foods pose a risk to owners’. Craig Taylor, Managing Director, told Pet Trade Xtra: “We believe that the risk to customers in handling raw pet food is no higher than that of handling raw meat for their own consumption, providing basic hygiene rules are implemented."

Big pet companies behind move to ban advert, claims Pooch & Mutt

Pooch & Mutt claims it has received demands from the Metal Packaging Manufacturers' Association to remove an advert for its new cartons of wet food for dogs. The company says its packaging is 80% more environmentally friendly than cans and urges customers to ‘Ditch the Can. Help the Planet’...

Pet firm Lily's Kitchen reports year of strong growth

Lily’s Kitchen has had another strong year of growth fuelled by consumer demand for premium natural food for pets and a 25% increase in distribution points...

The Bramton Company becomes Hero Pet Brands

The Bramton Company, a manufacturer and distributor of pet care products, has formally changed its company name to Hero Pet Brands. The new name better captures the company’s identity and mission, which is to offer products that help pet owners be heroes to their furry friends every day...

'Eco' cat litter for environmentally-conscious owners

BSB, the exclusive UK and Ireland importer of Intersand cat litter, has launched Intersand EcoLife. Developed to give consumers the environmentally conscious products they increasingly demand, the ultra-light EcoLife cat litter is made from a special blend of corn and wheat.

PATS Sandown attracts growing number of new exhibitors

PATS Sandown is the place for pet retailers to see a host of new and international exhibitors as well as the industry’s big-name brands, all of which will be showcasing their 2019 launches over two action-packed days on February 10-11...

Summit aims to connect pet brands with investors

A European Pets & Money Summit, designed to connect pet brands with investors, is being held in London next month...

Major companies exhibiting at AQUA 2019

Visitors to AQUA 2019 in October can expect a busy and exciting show as the exhibition hall at Telford International Centre will be packed with companies showcasing new products...

Time to Spring clean your pet, says Vince the Vet

Vince the Vet launches new campaign ‘Time To Spring Clean Your Pet’ to combat continued exposure to harmful environmental chemicals.

Check out some great offers at PATS Sandown

There are some exciting deals and discounts available to visitors to PATS Sandown on February 10-11...

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Pet shop owner left heartbroken as stolen Landrover is written-off

A pet centre owner was left heartbroken after his Landrover Freelander, used to rescue animals, was found damaged beyond repair, reports the Mid Sussex Times...

Chuckit! unveils new Rugged Fetch Wheel toy for tougher play

Responding to consumer demand, Chuckit! is introducing the third addition to its popular Rugged range for tougher breeds with the brand-new Rugged Fetch Wheel - designed to withstand the roughest play from stronger dogs...

EUKANUBA releases children’s book to celebrate canine companionship

Leading pet food brand EUKANUBA has released ‘A Pawfect Pair’, a children’s story book that celebrates the benefits of people living life together with their dogs...

Beaphar UK gets set for most exciting PATS Sandown to date

Beaphar UK will be returning to PATS Sandown with lots of exciting things for retailers, including the chance to earn 8 CPD points, including the chance to earn eight CPD points during and interactive seminar will focus on Parasite Control and Prevention by the company's Georgina Shrimpton...

Scruffs to give away new bed in New Year promo

Manchester-based pet bed manufacturer Scruffs has started the New Year with a giveaway featuring its new ‘Ellen’ collection of bedding...

Introducing TICKLESS – the new generation ultrasonic flea and tick protection

TICKLESS introduces the new generation of ultrasonic flea and tick repellent at the PATS Sandown next month...

Turn Back Thyme with CSJ

Turn Back Thyme! from UK herbal supplement specialists CSJ has been developed with the older dog in mind, and owners are having their say about it…

The best of the previous Pet Trade Xtra

The top-read stories from last week's Pet Trade Xtra can be seen below, if you missed them...

Fears auctioned-off pet food could flood the market

Bags of James Wellbeloved pet food with very short use-by-dates have appeared on an auctioneer’s website, prompting fears that discounted items could be flooding on to the market place...

Woman receives £2 refund from Poundland after finding mouse in pet food

A woman has claimed she found a dead mouse in a bag of pet food bought from a Poundland store in Aberdeen...

Sustainable dog food set to revolutionise pet market

A trailblazing new dog food - believed to be the most sustainable ever - is set to revolutionise the pet food market when it launches this month. Made of nutritious insect protein combined with oats, potato and natural botanicals, Yora is a healthy new dog food that contains no growth hormones or antibiotics.

Put your best paw forward in 2019 with Different Dog

As we start the new year, many pet owners are focussed on feeding themselves and their dogs more healthily. Pet obesity remains alarmingly high. However, responsible retailers can help to tackle this issue with carefully selected food ranges...