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A star-studded line-up of pet-loving celebrities, including Vicky Pattison and Tasha Ghouri, has joined forces with Battersea to launch a fashion collection that takes aim at the concerning demand for cats and dogs with extreme physical features – warning that some of the internet’s favourite pet trends may be causing more harm than people realise...

Pettex Aquatics to cease trading at end of September

Pettex Aquatics Ltd has announced it will cease trading on 30 September 2026 after being in business for 67 years...

Pet firms invited to join UK Pavilion at Global Pet Expo

The Pet Industry Federation is inviting UK pet product businesses to join its dedicated UK Pavilion at Global Pet Expo 2027, taking place in Orlando, Florida, from 17-19 March 2027...

We.pet secures UK distribution agreement with Brothies

We.pet Independent Wholesale has expanded its growing portfolio of over 40 brands, by partnering with Brothies to distribute its Canadian-made bone broth chews in the UK...

National Pet Shop Day hailed as great success

Saturday 11th July may have been one of the hottest days of the year thus far, but that did not stop pet owners across the UK from stepping out to support their local independent pet shop for National Pet Shop Day 2026...

Animal Care Assistant apprenticeship gets green light

The Animal Focused Alliance has welcomed confirmation from Skills England that the redevelopment of the Level 2 Animal Care Assistant apprenticeship, including its new end-point assessment plan, can now be completed...

Burgess' Yorkshire Takeover returns for second year

Family-owned pet food manufacturer Burgess Pet Care is relaunching its Yorkshire Takeover campaign for a second year, following the success of last summer’s initiative to support rescue centres across the UK...

The Buffalo Co.'s Poppy Collection launches in Jollyes

The Buffalo Co. has announced the nationwide launch of its premium Poppy Collection designer dog bowls across Jollyes stores throughout the UK, marking another significant milestone for the fast-growing pet brand...

WellPaws makes history as first pet supplement brand to launch in Tesco Ireland

Pet wellness brand WellPaws has secured a category-first listing in Tesco Ireland, becoming the first supplement brand ever to appear on the supermarket’s shelves, as the 18-month-old business accelerates its push into mainstream retail...

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Tributes pour in following death of former pet shop owner

Tributes have been pouring in following the death of former pet shop owner Ken Burgess, who ran the popular Burgess Pet Care Centre in South London...

Pooch & Mutt expands Wellbeing range

Pooch & Mutt has launched its new Calm & Relaxed Hemp Oil, designed to help those pooches and mutts who need a little help unwinding.

Designer brachycephalic-cross dogs are healthier than purebred flat-faced breeds

New research from the Royal Veterinary College has revealed that crossbreeding extreme brachycephalic (flat-faced) Pugs with non-brachycephalic dog breeds can substantially improve health and welfare outcomes in the offspring, while preserving many of the behavioural traits and close owner-dog relationships that contribute to the purebred Pug’s breed’s popularity...

The best of last edition of Pet Trade Xtra

The top-read stories from last week's Pet Trade Xtra can be seen below, if you missed them...

Call for ban on sale of off-the-shelf pet treatments

A cross-party House of Lords committee report is calling for a ban on the general sale of off-the-shelf and unchecked online pet treatments for fleas and ticks...

American firm to acquire majority interest in TRIXIE

American company Central Garden & Pet Company has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire a majority interest in leading European firm TRIXIE from founder Bonnik Hansen and current shareholders Dirk Jessen and Volker Haak...

Piggy Fest unites Britain's guinea pig lovers

What began as a wonderfully bonkers idea became one of the pet world's biggest success stories this weekend, as Piggy Fest – Guinea Pig Festival exceeded every expectation and welcomed more than 2,700 guinea pig lovers to Jimmy's Farm & Wildlife Park in Suffolk...

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Family-owned retailer wins Pet Shop of the Year award

Direct Pets has been named Pet Shop of the Year at the North East 2026 Local Awards, recognising an independent, family-owned pet retailer that has become a trusted part of the local pet-owning community across Northumberland and the wider North East...

Terriers are Britain’s fastest selling puppy says new report

Pets4Homes (pets4homes.co.uk) has just released its latest Pet Industry Report with the standout finding being that Britain's fastest-selling puppies are no longer the fashionable crossbreeds, but working and terrier types...

Leading pet podcaster hits peak global rankings

Clayton Payne, host of the flagship podcast Pet Business Disruptors, has reached peak chart status across his broadcasting network. Latest metrics show the series is now one of the most downloaded audio programmes in the global pet sector...