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In This Issue
Shocking revelations of pet neglect
Aggressive dogs are a serious problem
Poor diet is root cause of pet obesity
Scheme to drive loyalty in independent pet retail
Thousands expected at Discover Dogs this weekend
UK pet companies enjoy export success
Breeder's guide to livefood for reptiles
Westland bird care facilities meet the highest standards
Abandoned rabbit numbers double
Make the most of Christmas pet care sales
Crufts finale on Channel 4
New Pets at Home store in Northern Ireland
BARF Diet pioneers celebrate 30 years in business
Thieves steal pug puppy from pet shop
Young Kennel Club members flock to Careers Day
Pet Product News
HiLife offers to tempt you and your customers
 

Town & Country Petfoods, makers of HiLife petfood, is following the launch of its ultra premium range, HiLife Indulge Me!, with a new super-premium range called HiLife tempt me!
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Fish4Dogs expand healthy natural treats range
 
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Premium Fish4Dogs pet brand has launched two new products which have been created in response to consumer demands for gourmet healthy dog treats...
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New launches from Pet Munchies
 

Pet Munchies has launched two new 100% Natural Dog Treats in time for Christmas...
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Canny Collar adds a touch of colour to dog walking
 

The Canny Collar is now available in deep red and royal blue to ensure dogs are colourful on their walks. A baby pink version will soon be available too...
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Wild bird food range from ChapelWood
 

ChapelWood Wildlife Care has a wide range of wild bird food for winter and is encouraging retailers to stock up in anticipation of a surge in buying activity...
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Shocking revelations of pet neglect



A shocking new animal welfare report by leading veterinary charity, PDSA, today reveals millions of pets are more aggressive, overweight and misunderstood than ever due to fundamental gaps in pet owners’ animal welfare knowledge...
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Aggressive dogs are a serious problem
The 2012 PAW Report reveals frightening levels of problem behaviour in dogs, with growling, snarling and aggression towards people and other animals happening on a regular basis...
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Poor diet is root cause of pet obesity
The feeding of inappropriate diets, one of the root causes fuelling the UK’s pet obesity epidemic, shows no sign of letting up – if anything the problem is set to get even worse based on what owners told the charity for the PAW report...
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Scheme to drive loyalty in independent pet retail
 
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With pet stores closing at a rate of knots and customers drifting off to competitors, Supreme Petfoods’ Marketing Manager Claire Hamblion says it’s time to stop the rot and drive growth in the market...
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Thousands expected at Discover Dogs this weekend


Record numbers of dog lovers are expected to flock to Earls Court in London this weekend for the annual Discover Dogs show...
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UK pet companies enjoy export success
 
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A rise in demand for talented export sales managers is clear evidence that many UK pet companies are enjoying outstanding sales overseas, says a leading recruitment agency...
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Breeder's guide to livefood for reptiles
 
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New reptile stockists should order livefood ‘little and often’ until they build up a regular and reliable clientele, according to a leading livefood breeder... 
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Westland bird care facilities meet the highest standards
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Westland Horticulture’s bird food factory in Driffield, East Yorkshire, has been awarded its third consecutive A grade rating from the British Retail Consortium...
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Abandoned rabbit numbers double
 
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New figures from the Rabbit Welfare Association & Fund (RWAF), the biggest UK charity dedicated to improving the lives of pet rabbits, show that the number of unwanted rabbits has nearly doubled in recent years...
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Make the most of Christmas pet care sales
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Having launched its pet care brands in June, Gardman believes that special Christmas deals offer great potential for pet retailers and garden centres...
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