Newsletter - Pet Trade Xtra

Millions of pets are being taken on with little or no research into what they need to live healthy and happy lives. And this lack of knowledge can result in stressed, lonely, obese and aggressive pets, according to the UK’s leading vet charity...

#PawsFirst campaign launched to tackle issues

To tackle these serious welfare issues, PDSA is launching #PawsFirst - a campaign which highlights the problem of rushing into getting a pet without understanding their needs...

Ricky Gervais supports #PawsFirst on Twitter

Actor and comedian Ricky Gervais has got behind the PDSA campaign #PawsFirst by tweeting on Twitter: "Pets shouldn't be bought on a whim. Support #PawsFirst to stop millions of pets suffering...

Pet Industry Award winners revealed

The Pet Industry Award winners were unveiled at a special gala evening in Liverpool on Tuesday evening. Among those to receive an award were Pet Remedy, Natures Menu, Pets Corner and Ingleby Pet Supplies...

Ingleby Pet Supplies crowned Independent Retailer of the Year

Less than two years after opening, Ingleby Pet Supplies has been crowned Independent Retailer of the Year at the Pet Industry Awards.

Owner Dawn Worton reveals to Pet Trade Xtra how the Teeside pet store has achieved so much success in such a short space of time...

Pets Corner store picks up national award

Pets Corner in Warminster has been named Pet Retail Chain of the Year at this year’s Pet Industry Awards...

OATA’s Chief Executive gets Lifetime Achievement Award

Keith Davenport, the Chief Executive of the Ornamental Aquatic Trade Association, has received a Lifetime Achievement Award from the Pet Industry Federation at its annual awards in Liverpool...

Selfridges introduces Precious Pets range for Christmas

Precious Pets London has unveiled a new display of its luxury grooming range in Selfridges to coincide with the famous London department store’s Christmas offerings...

Animology produces travel-sized pack of Clean Sheets

Now there's no excuse for a dirty dog, no matter where you are, with the new travel sizes packs of Animology Clean Sheets (£4.99), perfect to keep in the car or even a handbag...

Pooch & Mutt is chosen as Top Natural Brand for Pet Week

Multi-award winning Pooch and Mutt has been chosen by Hubba.com, the leading product discovery network, for their own Pet Week which runs until Friday...

More news items from the pet world

CCTV system stolen in Merseyside pet shop raid

Thieves stole the CCTV system from a Wirral pet food store less than a day after it was installed. Several kilos of frozen raw pet food and more £600 in cash were also stolen from The Dog’s Diner in Moreton...

Suspended jail terms for Essex illegal pet shop couple

Two people have been given suspended prison sentences for running an unlicensed pet shop in Essex and illegally cropping and splinting dogs’ ears...

Exotic pets sold online create serious animal welfare fears

Pet charity Blue Cross and the Born Free Foundation are calling for a Government review of the exotic pet trade after conducting an online survey of six websites...

Mobile phone app tells owners how much food to give their dogs

A calorie-counting app is available for dog owners to ensure they provide their animals with a healthy, balanced diet.

Don't miss a date with BETA

The 2016 British Equestrian Trade Association calendar is bright and colourful, and features some fantastic photos to highlight the year ahead. What better way to keep tabs on dates, shows and appointments?

Eukanuba offers pet owners advice on nutrition for their animals at Christmas

Eukanuba’s veterinary expert Kellie Ceccarelli shares her advice on what food types pet owners should keep away from their furry friends during the festive period...

Lily's Kitchen produce impressive range of festive treats for pets

Lily’s Kitchen has some tasty limited edition festive treats to get tails wagging and felines purring at Christmas...

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