In This Issue
SmartBarf benefits from growing interest in raw diets
Pet Industry Federation to refresh board as directors step down
Break the mould with Hill's Ideal Balance
UK pet shops urged to put rabbit welfare first this Easter
Pets at Home launches dogs-only store called Barkers
The Company of Animals launch a revolutionary dog treat
Natures Menu go for traditional English look at Interzoo
Digestion & Wind for humans from Pooch & Mutt! Really?
Just For Pets stores donate 1,000 Kong toys to charity
Pet retailers urged to enter the second PetQuip Awards
Stand space selling fast for PATS Harrogate
Ceva launches Adaptil puppy training films
Best Friends Veterinary Group offer free microchipping
Pet care firm Seahorse Atlantic 'branching' out into gardening
Owners of Cheshire pet shop call it a day
Scotts and Solus partnership is called off
Dog groomer takes over old pet shop in Hertfordshire
Global Pet Expo reports record-breaking numbers
Companion Animal Nutrition workshops announced by PIF
Parrot kicked out of pet department for squawking rude words
Hollings revamps packaging on its products
Expansion at Sneyd’s Wonderfeeds leads to new appointment
Further sponsors revealed for The Pet Show 2014
TickZ – the natural way to keep cats and dogs tick and flea free
New DNA testing schemes for Tibetan Terriers approved by Kennel Club
Keep up the #handsoffmyhobby pressure as Euro elections approach
Last chance to see largest canine art gallery in Europe
Denplan extends reach into pet insurance market
Positive retail outlook confirmed by latest SDEA survey
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Pet Trade Xtra – Circulation Report 2013
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  • Issues published:  47
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  • Average opening rate each issue:  28%
  • Average page views per month:  13,902

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Top 25 stories of 2013
Click on the headlines below to read the most read stories from Pet Trade Xtra 2013

1. Profitable Lincolnshire pet store is closing down
2. Finalists of new industry awards revealed
3. Telford pet shop closes down on the spot
4. Bespoke pet furniture firm seeks retail outlets
5. The Giant Pet Store in Norfolk goes into administration
6. RRPs should be protected, says pet shop
7. Poundstretcher expands its pet business
8. Leading vet responds to claims by dog behaviourist
9. Taking on the giants of the pet food industry
10. Small Irish firm is a big player in the dog treat market
11. Award-winning Just for Pets aims to open more stores
12. Pressure from retail giants and the internet force pet shop to close down
13. Hundreds of UK pet shops selling inadequate hutches
14. Secrets of success of an award-winning pet store
15. Sales grow for ‘natural pet store’ that refuses to stock food from major suppliers
16. Vets should share some of the blame for falling pet welfare standards
17. Dog Rocks stop supplying Amazon Retail
18. Seahorse Atlantic and Soopa share winning formula
19. Pet GPS device sets its sights on Europe
20. Pure Pet Food is an instant hit
21. Pet retailers react to Crown's distribution move
22. Divided opinion among some retailers
23. Lancashire pet shop to close down at the end of the month
24. Dragon's Den star backs Southampton pet firm
25. Mars Petcare looks to close Peterborough factory

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SmartBarf benefits from growing interest in raw diets


Sheffield-based retail analyst Owen Passey has seen a dramatic rise in interest in his SmartBarf dehydrated powder which can be used to supplement a raw food diet. This week Owen explains the benefits of the product and why it has a growing fan base...
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Pet Industry Federation to refresh board as directors step down


The Pet Industry Federation is to partially refresh its board of directors, after two directors – Pam Gee (above left) and Heidi Anderton – stepped down from their positions this month...
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Break the mould with Hill's Ideal Balance

Hills launched their new Ideal balance range at PATS Sandown...
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UK pet shops urged to put rabbit welfare first this Easter
 
Pet retailers are being urged to suspend the sale of domestic rabbits during the Easter holidays in a bid to cut down the alarming number of abandoned animals...
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Pets at Home launches dogs-only store called Barkers


Pets at Home has launched a new retail chain for dogs offering grooming services and a range of accessories...
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The Company of Animals launch a revolutionary dog treat
 
There’s now a revolutionary and fun way for owners to treat their dogs, with the new Coachies Lick Treat from The Company of Animals.
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Natures Menu go for traditional English look at Interzoo

Natures Menu is set to wow visitors to Interzoo in Germany at the end of May with a traditional English-looking stand...
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Digestion & Wind for humans from Pooch & Mutt! Really?


Pooch & Mutt has launched a human version of its ‘Digestion & Wind’ dog treat, the company announced on Tuesday (April Fool's Day)...
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Just For Pets stores donate 1,000 Kong toys to charity


Just For Pets stores throughout the country have been donating 1,000 Kong toys to animal welfare organisations after the two companies agreed a campaign to help local charities...
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Pet retailers urged to enter the second PetQuip Awards
Pet retailers are now being urged to enter the second PetQuip Awards which will take place later this year at PATS Harrogate. There are seven categories, including Retailer of the Year, which was won by Not Just Pets in Bath (Independent) and Just For Pets (Group) in 2013...
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Stand space selling fast for PATS Harrogate


With still over five months to go before opening its doors to visitors, PATS Harrogate is set to be another ‘sell out’ event with 86% of stand space already booked...
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Ceva launches Adaptil puppy training films



Ceva Animal Health has launched a series of Adaptil puppy training films to educate dog owners on new puppy ownership, from purchasing through to training...

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Best Friends Veterinary Group offer free microchipping


All 33 of Best Friends Veterinary Group’s practices are participating in the Dogs Trust’s Microchipping Through Vets Scheme and will be offering free microchipping to all dogs for the next 12 months...
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Pet care firm Seahorse Atlantic 'branching' out into gardening


Irish company Seahorse Atlantic, who have gained great success with their seaweed nutrition for animals and pets, are now branching out into the gardening market with the launch of  Kelp Care Organic Plant Food...
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