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The Canine First Aid Company has joined forces with award-winning Scampers in Cambridgeshire to hold its first training course in a pet shop. The event will take place on April 3...

Pet industry faces 'brain drain' as talented staff look for higher paid jobs, says recruitment expert

Recruitment specialist Lynda Ward, founder of Pet Trade Solutions, claims the pet industry is experiencing a 'brain drain', with many staff searching for bigger and better jobs...

New kennels for Manchester dogs left homeless after fire

Manchester Dogs Home has re-opened more than a year after a big fire destroyed its buildings...

National Pet Month (April 1-May 2) is almost here!

National Pet Month (April 1-May 2) is just a few weeks away. Not only does the initiative promote responsible pet ownership, it encourages veterinary practices, pet friendly businesses, groups and individuals to stage and attend pet themed events to raise money for UK pet charities...

British pet buyers urged to visit Global Pet Expo

PetQuip is urging UK-based pet companies to visit Global Pet Expo in Orlando, Florida, next month (March 16-18) where they’ll be able to see thousands of new product launches...

Italian pet product buyers added to ‘Meet the Buyers’ event

Buyers from an Italian chain of eight pet shops located mainly in the Verona/Padua area of northern Italy are joining the pet product buyers from Finland and Spain at the next PetQuip and Gardenex ‘Meet the Buyers’ event being held on Wednesday 2 March 2016 at Lea Marston Hotel, Sutton Coldfield...

Sneyd’s launches super premium Wonderdog Elite

Sneyd’s Wonderfeeds has launched a new Super Premium dry food called Wonderdog Elite. The range is currently available in two varieties – Wonderdog Elite Premium Hypoallergenic and Wonderdog Elite Premium Grain Free...

Keep your cool at the ADAPTIL fun fair stand at Crufts

The leading dog behaviour product ADAPTIL will again be one of the sponsors for Crufts, the world’s largest dog show, which takes place from Thursday 10 March to Sunday 13 March and attracts over 150,000 visitors...

Pooch & Mutt joins forces with sports event planning firm

Pooch & Mutt is looking to spread the word about its naturally powered pet food through a new partnership with Innovation Sports, who host 15k, 10k, 5k and 2k races and fitness corporate days out across London...

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Pet store forced to close after two decades

Tough trading conditions have forced the closure of Pet’s Paradise in Dumfries...

Beaphar UK appoints Marketing Communications Executive

Beaphar UK has appointed Vicky Le Fanu as Marketing Communications Executive...

Perth pet shop owners reunited with animals stolen in raid

A bearded dragon, three copper snakes and a spider stolen in a raid on a Perth pet shop have been recovered by police...

Benyfit Natural set to expand retail operations

With the popularity of the BARF Diet in the UK growing rapidly, Benyfit Natural has appointed Alex Light as a Sales Account Manager...

Animal charities warn of potential cat-astrophe

A population explosion could result in millions of unwanted kittens, claims nine animal welfare charities which make up the Cat Population Control Group...

DogBuddy aims to solidify its position as Europe’s best dog sitting service

DogBuddy.com, Europe’s leading online dog sitting and home dog boarding community, is poised for the launch of its popular website and apps in Sweden during spring 2016...

PDSA issues booster reminder after confirmed case of leptospirosis

Vet charity PDSA is advising owners to make sure their pets’ vaccinations are up to date following a confirmed case of leptospirosis – a highly contagious and potentially fatal infection...

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