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Independent pet retailer Not Just Pets has urged politicians to help small businesses survive a challenging year ahead. Owner Janine Tozer said: “We need the Government's help with realistic business rates and other incentives to drive folks back to the high street.”

OASE expands with purchase of biOrb

The OASE Group, headquartered in Hörstel, Germany, has acquired the assets of Reef One Ltd (Norwich, UK), the company behind the successful biOrb brand. The transaction has been closed with immediate effect and the terms were not disclosed.

Devotion award for Springer Spaniel from Durham

A Springer Spaniel from Durham has received an animal award from PDSA for helping her owner to find happiness again, following a period of intense personal tragedy...

Exhibitor stands at PATS Sandown ‘sold out’

Visitors to PATS Sandown in March can expect a busy and exciting show as all exhibitor stands at the two-day event have now been sold...

Think chips for your New Year’s Resolution, urge vets

With less than 100 days to go until microchipping becomes compulsory for all dogs in England, Scotland and Wales (6 April), the British Veterinary Association is urging dog owners to make it a New Year’s Resolution to get their canine companions chipped...

Lily's Kitchen launches 'M'Hearties' Cod Treats

Lily’s Kitchen has introduced M’Hearties - heart-shaped, premium treats made from 100% Icelandic pressed cod fillets...

Pet Love expand on successful Mighty Mutts range

Pet Love has announced an extended range of durable dog toys, adapting the hugely successful Mighty Mutts to suit even more dogs...

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Burglars steal thousands of pounds worth of items from pet shop

Raiders stole thousands of pounds worth of goods in a burglary at a Christchurch pet shop in Dorset...

New Year honour for Pets at Home founder

Anthony Preston, who founded Pets at Home in 1991, has been awarded a CBE in the New Year Honours List...

BVA President congratulates UK’s Chief Veterinary Officer on CBE

The British Veterinary Association (BVA) sent warm congratulations to the UK’s Chief Veterinary Officer (CVO) and BVA member, Nigel Gibbens, on being awarded Commander of the Order of the British Empire (CBE) for services to the veterinary profession and animal welfare...

Tragic French Police Dog Diesel to receive supreme honour for gallantry

Heroic French police dog Diesel, tragically killed as he led a raid on the Paris terror cell, is to receive the PDSA Dickin Medal – recognised worldwide as the animals’ Victoria Cross...

Star Wars inspired pet range launched

American firm Petco has released its latest range of bedding and accessories for pets, which all boast a Star Wars theme...

Pet shop staff thanked for helping homeless couple

A couple who slept in a skip, doorways and a tent after they lost their home have said they wanted to thank the many people who had shown them kindness, including a Leicester pet shop...

No Ake! tincture…hits pain where it hurts

No Ake! tincture – the potent herbal tincture for dogs getting over injury or experiencing acute joint stiffness – has succeeded in relieving pain without the need for expensive medicines or resorting to steroids...

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