Newsletter - Pet Trade Xtra

News that PATS – the Pet & Aquatics Trade Show – will be a THREE-DAY exhibition in 2024 has been warmly welcomed by both exhibitors and visitors alike...

HOWND recognised for being global ethical brand

HOWND has been named one of the most ethical businesses in the world by The Good Shopping Guide. The Good Shopping Guide rated HOWND from head to tail, and they emerged top dog in categories such as environmental impact, animal welfare, and public record...

Pet industry saddened by death of pet nutritionist

The Pet Industry Federation was saddened to learn of the recent death of esteemed pet nutritionist, John Murray, of Woodbridge, Suffolk...

Pet shop rehomed more than 100 animals last year

A pet shop in Cumbria has revealed it rehomes more than 100 abandoned animals in 2023...

Henry Bell launches new equine feed

Henry Bell & Co (Grantham) has grown its stable of premium equine feeds with the launch of EquiGlo Cooked Full Fat Linseed. This nutritious and natural product can be included in all feeding regimes for condition, performance and general wellbeing...

OSCAR Pet Foods receives Trusted Service Award

OSCAR Pet Foods has won the Feefo Platinum Trusted Service Award, an independent seal of excellence, which recognises businesses that consistently deliver a world-class customer experience...

PIF reveals programme of webinars for members

The Pet Industry Federation has revealed the initial line-up of short, hour-long webinars taking place over the next few weeks to support its members in their professional development...

Cooper & Co supply simple and wholesome recipes

Cooper & Co believes in a healthy diet for dogs through simple, wholesome recipes – free from grain to aid digestion and made with ingredients that have a unique purpose and benefit for dogs to lead a happy, wholesome lifestyle...

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Risk of ear and eye disease in English Cocker Spaniels

New research from the Royal Veterinary College VetCompass programme has found that English Cockers Spaniels have an increased risk of disorders such as ear discharge, dry eye and musculoskeletal pain...

Nicola scoops award for contribution to small animal nursing

A vet professional who lectures internationally on nurse consulting and nutrition, alongside many contributions to an array of publications and textbooks, has won the Bruce Vivash Jones Veterinary Nurse Award from the BSAVA...

PDSA experts give tips on keeping pets safe in cold weather

PDSA, the vet charity for pets in need, asked their Vet Nurse Nina Downing to put together her top tips on keeping our pets cosy and safe through the big freeze...

Vet awards shine a light on someone exceptional

Nominations for the 7th Northern Ireland Agria Veterinary Community Awards 2024 are open. Agria invites you to nominate those individuals that go the extra mile to make the lives of animals, owners and colleagues better...

The best of last edition of Pet Trade Xtra

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

The story behind multi award-winning pet food firm

Naturaw has taken the UK pet food market by storm in recent years, seeing amazing growth in such a short space of time. Its trend-setting range of products also picked up three New Product Awards at successive PATS exhibitions...

Inspired Pet Nutrition breaks £200m sales

Yorkshire-based pet food company Inspired Pet Nutrition became a £200m business in accounts made up to June 2023. Currently celebrating 100 years since its establishment in animal feed in 1923, the family-founded company is now daring to dream of becoming a £500m+ sales business within the next five years.

Welsh dog treat business secures £150,000 investment

Swansea-based Dewkes, set up during the Covid pandemic by James and Jane Bygate, is investing £150,000 in the business and has ambitious plans for growth in the next three years...

PATS adds new Aquatics Zone to the 2024 TRADE show

PATS 2024, reverting to its original title of the Pet & Aquatics Trade Show, will introduce a focussed Aquatics Zone to its three-day exhibition...