In This Issue
Row over 'Dogs Allowed' trial at RHS garden
Pets at Home sales rise as new boss brings down prices
Cheap cat food is no better than feeding it a McDonald's
Moggy mad Brits spend £7.9bn a year on pet cats
Mackenzie & George launches new Dog Collar Collection
English firms warned to get ready for new licensing regime
Tetra launches campaign to attract more fishkeepers
RSPCA to showcase extensive range of products
Cotswold RAW returns to the ‘WILD’ side
Heatwave creating a perfect storm for flea infestations
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Tigger and Daisy are most popular cat names in UK
Pet cooling product specialist appoints new Business Development Manager
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TV soap star backs raw feeding initiative
Centre of excellence opened for reptile welfare
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Row over 'Dogs Allowed' trial at RHS garden

 

A Royal Horticultural Society trial to allow dogs into its prestigious gardens at Wisley, near Woking in Surrey, has caused a social media row among its members. The RHS plans to hold a special ‘Walkies at Wisley’ trial evening on 23 August from 6-8pm. 

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Pets at Home sales rise as new boss brings down prices
 

Pets at Home has benefited from a lift in sales after it brought down prices to compete with online rivals. On a like-for-like basis, retail sales were up 6.1% while vet sales grew by 13.6%.

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Cheap cat food is no better than feeding it a McDonald's

 

A shocking new survey claims that cheap cat food is no better than feeding a daily dose of McDonald's. A study of 2,000 cat owners revealed many are oblivious about what foods could be harmful to their moggy’s health – with some even sharing takeaways and leftovers...

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Moggy mad Brits spend £7.9bn a year on pet cats
 

Cat crazy Brits spend a whopping £7.9bn each year on their feline friends, according to new research from IAMS UK. The survey, released to mark International Cat Day, reveals the true scale of the UK’s pampered pets, as half (46%) of cat owners admit to treating their pets to a gift on special occasions and a fifth (20%) to purchasing a present for their furry friend monthly...

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Mackenzie & George launches new Dog Collar Collection

 

Mackenzie & George has added a new Dog Collar Collection to its range of high quality British-made leather accessories...

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English firms warned to get ready for new licensing regime
 

The Ornamental Aquatic Trade Association says it is deeply concerned by the new Animal Activities Licensing (AAL) regime which comes into force in England only on 1 October, 2018, and is warning businesses to get ready for its implementation in good time...

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Tetra launches campaign to attract more fishkeepers

 

Tetra is investing in digital media to target new and existing fishkeepers via a social, search and display campaign...

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RSPCA to showcase extensive range of products

 

The RSPCA, the oldest and largest animal welfare charity in the country, will be showcasing its wide range of products at PATS Telford on September 23-24.

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Cotswold RAW returns to the ‘WILD’ side
 

This month sees Cotswold RAW extend its rural offer with the launch of its second Wild countryside flavour, Duck & Venison that will sit proudly alongside its best-selling Rabbit & Venison...

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Heatwave creating a perfect storm for flea infestations

 

Pet owners are being warned to check their homes for fleas as the heatwave and predicted downpours create a 'perfect storm' for infestations...

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