Newsletter - Pet Trade Xtra

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Compulsory microchipping welcomed by vets

Veterinary associations have hailed the introduction of compulsory microchipping for all dogs in England as a giant leap forward for the pet industry...

Kennel Club to provide microchip scanners

The Kennel Club has today pledged to gift microchip scanners to every local authority in England and Wales in support of the government’s decision to introduce compulsory microchipping for all dogs...

Dog Rocks stop supplying Amazon Retail

Dog Rocks has decided to cease supplying stock to Amazon Retail in a bid to protect the recommended retail price of its product that helps to prevent pet urine burn patches on lawns.

Dogs Trust to benefit from new product range

A third of net profits from a new range of dog grooming products will go directly to the Dogs Trust...

New face at PetQuip

Pat Flynn, the publisher of Garden Trade News, is to take on an additional role as trade association manager of PetQuip...

OATA fishkeeping videos a hit on YouTube

OATA’s seven YouTube videos designed to give helpful advice to aspiring fishkeepers have now been viewed more than 600,000 times...

Special offer on Beaphar Lactol products

For a limited time only Beaphar is providing retailers with the chance to order a Beaphar Lactol Mixed Box containing many of the brand's most popular products...

Animal DNA expert at Crufts

June Swinburne, experienced geneticist and owner of Animal DNA Diagnostics, will be attending this years’ Crufts to help owners, breeders and enthusiasts from all over Europe to test their animals...

A pet could help to sell a home

The latest 'home-staging' trend from the US suggests that pets could be the key to selling a home...

Pet Trade News

Northumberland pet shop back in business after fire

A pet shop in the North-East is trading once again, eight months after a devastating blaze killed dozens of its animals...

Pet insurance premiums set to rise

Pet insurance premiums are set to increase over the next year by up to 12%, leaving many owners concerned about finding the best options for their animals...

Stolen puppy found safe and well

A pedigree puppy stolen during a late night smash-and-grab raid on a Kent pet shop three weeks ago has been found safe and well...

Emma Bunton "devastated" as beloved dog is found dead

Spice Girls star Emma Bunton was said to be "devastated" after learning that her beloved pet labrador Phoebe had been found dead on railway tracks by a member of the public.

Only the second Munsterlander ever to make Field Trial Champion

When Karen Saynor emailed her regular order for food to CSJ she also told them that her bitch Ekko was made up to Field Trial Champion...

Reptile courses planned for March

SAI Global is running a series of courses on reptiles, amphibians and invertebrates, including a 'Dangerous Animals Training Day'...

New appointment at shopfitting specialist

Shopfitting specialist Aquaja has made a new addition to its marketing team. Thomas Soplanit has joined as a graphic designer, responsible for the company's brand identity...

Animals unharmed during pet shop fire

A pet shop owner in Tunbridge Wells has spoken of his relief after his animals were unharmed by a fire at his business...

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