Newsletter - Pet Trade Xtra

The Communication Workers Union has slammed a pet treat firm for calling one of its products 'Roast Postman's Leg', claiming it makes fun of dog attacks on postal workers. But the manufacturers of the £1.49 treat insist the name is purely tongue-in-cheek...

Waitrose launches pet products website

Waitrose has launched waitrosepet.com - on online offering of pet products which it has created in partnership with Monster Pet Supplies. Some 9,000 products are being offered, including 60 Waitrose own-brand lines, spanning foods and accessories for cats, dogs, birds and fish.

PawPost delivers new way of selling pet products...in a box

Pet owners are being tempted by a monthly delivery service – similar to the Graze concept – which offers them a package of products and presents for their animals...all for £17.95 per month...

Santa Paws Festive Mists: the perfect stocking filler from Butch & Bess

Ahead of the fast-approaching festive season, natural pet grooming product company Butch & Bess has already helped retailers and pet hamper businesses find the perfect stocking filler for customers looking for quirky, yet natural, products...

Pet care firm starts UK rollout in Lancashire

A pet-care service in Yorkshire has expanded beyond the county boundary for the first time, with a new franchise in Lancashire, and eventually intends to go nationwide...

Transform your business at the Pet Industry Forum
Top US retail expert to headline at Pet Industry Forum

Delegates at this year’s Pet Industry Forum will learn the secrets of retail success from a fascinating workshop delivered by top US retail expert, Bob Phibbs. The talk entitled ‘Visual Merchandising for Sales’ will take place on Thursday, October 23, as part of the Pet Industry Federation’s Forum and Awards event at Whittlebury Hall, Towcester, Northamptonshire...

SureFlap score a hat-trick of major industry awards

SureFlap, the microchip-operated pet product specialist, has completed a hat trick of new awards and been shortlisted for a customer service award...

The Pet Charity puts its chairman Paul Miley up for auction

The Pet Charity's chairman Paul Miley, along with trustee Tim Wass, are being auctioned by the organisation with both offering their services for the day. The auction is takeing place at the Pet Industry Federation Forum & Awards later this month...

Award for services to people as well as pets

Taunton-based Interpet has been awarded the official Investors in People accreditation after demonstrating its commitment as a leading employer...

Verm-X boost for Hedgehog Helpline Charity

Hedgehog Helpline, a charity dedicated to caring for sick, weak, injured and orphaned hedgehogs, so that they can be returned to the wild, is now using Verm-X as an important part of the rehabilitation process for its prickly residents...

One in five vets concerned about lonely pet rabbits

A recent British Veterinary Association survey shows that one in five British vets are concerned about rabbits being kept as pets...

Vets must build on trust for the future, says outgoing BVA President

Vets must maintain trust in a changing and cynical world is the message from outgoing British Veterinary Association President, Robin Hargreaves...

‘4 Paws 3 Peaks Challenge’ team visit CSJ

Eight members of the Berks Search and Rescue Dog team and their dogs visited CSJ after completing the ‘3 Peak Challenge’ climbing Ben Nevis, Scafell Pike and Snowdon...

Bestsellers of tomorrow

A dedicated trade zone for Beaphar retailers

Beaphar has introduced a special trade zone to its newly developed website, www.beaphar.co.uk.

Battersea Dogs Home seeks home for agoraphobic dog

Battersea Dogs & Cats Home is appealing for a new home for a dog who cannot be walked. Whisper, a Staffordshire Bull Terrier, is agoraphobic and "terrified of people and the outside world"...

Dozens of exotic pets saved from Southampton house fire

More than 100 pets, including iguanas, a chameleon and 11 tortoises, were rescued by firefighters from a house fire in Southampton...

Pet funerals on the rise! Animal owners spend over £100 on their deceased furry friends

Funerals for pets are becoming more and more popular with owners splashing out a staggering £105 on the emotional ceremonies...

Winners of Johnson's commemorative hamper

The winners of a commemorative hamper in a prize draw on the Johnson's Veterinary Products' stand at PATS Harrogate have been named. They are Mike & Julie of Pets Corner in Cheadle Hulme...

Manchester Dogs' Home 'heroes' nominated for top award

Two brave heroes who risked their lives to rescue dogs trapped in the deadly Manchester Dogs’ Home blaze have been nominated for a top animal award.

Shropshire vet becomes President of the BVA

Farm animal and equine veterinary surgeon John Blackwell has been elected President of the British Veterinary Association...

Merseyside vet becomes junior vice president of the British Veterinary Association

Charity veterinary surgeon Sean Wensley has been elected Junior Vice President of the British Veterinary Association for 2014/2015...

Abandoned cat heads to Pets at Home to find help

A starving cat which had lost its home and couldn't eat because of bad teeth managed to get itself help by heading to the nearest branch of Pets at Home in Liskeard, Cornwall...

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