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Independent pet shop for sale after 45 years trading
Long-established family-run aquatics shop for sale
Vet prescription charges to be capped in new crackdown
British Veterinary Association responds to measures
Butternut Box incorporates microalgae into meals
CASCO Pet expands veterinary housing portfolio
Burgess Excel expands range with small animal treats and forage innovations
Expert’s warning to pet owners over ‘hidden injuries’
Henry Wag expands drying range with new colours
Why dogs roll in fox poo, mud and other nasty smells – and why it happens more in spring
Doodles display higher levels of undesirable behaviour
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Independent pet shop wins battle for survival
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Independent pet shop for sale after 45 years trading

An independent pet shop in Oxfordshire has been put up for sale with the owners retiring after 45 years of 'successful' trading. Paws Pet Supplies & Fishing Bait, located in a busy shopping parade in Banbury, is described as 'long established'.

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Long-established family-run aquatics shop for sale

A long-establish and family-run aquatics shop has been put up for sale as the owners plan to retire. Hunnyhill Aquatics in Newport on the Isle of Wight is being marketed by agents Scotcher & Co.

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Vet prescription charges to be capped in new crackdown
 

The Competition and Markets Authority has this week announced sweeping reforms to the UK’s veterinary sector, introducing legally binding measure aimed at driving down prices and increasing transparency for the nation’s pet owners. Vet prescription fees will be capped at £21 as part of the new crackdown...

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British Veterinary Association responds to measures

The British Veterinary Association, which represents more than 19,000 individual vets across the UK, welcomes the majority of the CMA measures, particularly those designed to improve transparency and consumer choice...

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Butternut Box incorporates microalgae into meals

Fresh dog food company Butternut Box has partnered with a biotechnology firm to incorporate MiAlgae – an Omega 3 rich, fish-free ingredient upcycled from nutrient-dense Scottish whisky by-products – into its vegetarian meal option ‘Ready Steady Veggie’...

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CASCO Pet expands veterinary housing portfolio
 

Global animal housing and cabinetry provider CASCO Pet has announced the launch of CAREKennels, its new veterinary clinical housing range designed to provide an accessible, cost-competitive and significantly quieter alternative to stainless-steel cages...

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Burgess Excel expands range with small animal treats and forage innovations

Burgess Excel is expanding its small animal portfolio with the launch of new products designed to support the natural behaviours and nutritional needs of small animals...

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Expert’s warning to pet owners over ‘hidden injuries’
 

Dog owners are being urged to “listen more carefully” to their pets amid warnings that thousands could be suffering in silence from undiagnosed injuries...

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Henry Wag expands drying range with new colours

Henry Wag has launched of two striking new colourways within its ever popular dog drying range. The introduction of Purple and Red expands the existing Grey collection, giving retailers more choice while maintaining the trusted performance that has made the Henry Wag drying products a favourite among dog owners...

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Why dogs roll in fox poo, mud and other nasty smells – and why it happens more in spring
 

Spring walks are one of the highlights of the year for dog owners, but they often come with one unpleasant surprise. Many dogs suddenly start rolling enthusiastically in fox poo, mud and other strong smells found in parks and countryside areas...

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Doodles display higher levels of undesirable behaviour

A new study from the Royal Veterinary College has revealed that three popular designer Poodle-crossbreeds (Doodles) – Cockapoos, Labradoodles and Cavapoos – often display higher levels of undesirable behaviour than their purebred parent breeds...

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