It has been an amazing and eventful year for the UK pet industry with lots of companies making headline news (good and bad) as well as scores of exciting and innovative new products being launched. In this final Pet Trade Xtra bulletin of the year, what better way to look back on 2025 than through the Top 100 best-read stories?

The Nutriment Company was one of the busiest firms in 2025, acquiring a string of businesses, including The Dog's Butcher.

To read any of the Top 100 stories just click on the link below and you'll be taken to the specific article.

1. UK pet industry shocked by London pet show revelations – Issue 41
2. Pets at Home battles against ‘subdued market backdrop’ – Issue 31
3. GA Pet Food Partners hosts premier industry event – Issue 25
4. Pet retailer expands own-brand product range thanks to £100k funding – Issue 3
5. UK pet industry mourns sad passing of John James – Issue 8
6. Pedigree Wholesale announces sad news of the death of Terry Brown – Issue 16
7. Pet health brand Omni wins £75,000 Dragons’ Den investment – Issue 5
8. PetQuip Awards 2025 finalists revealed – Issue 32
9. Kennelpak put in administration with loss of 51 jobs – Issue 26
10. Totally Natural Pet Products rebranded as DIBO – Issue 16
11. UK pet industry mourns sad passing of Steve Dixon – Issue 1
12. Pet shop closes after nearly six decades – Issue 31
13. Award-winning retailer reveals secrets of success – Issue 44
14. New survey reveals what consumers want from independent pet shops – Issue 5
15. New pet and aquatic centre costing £2m opens – Issue 34
16. Pet shop owner calls for shoplifting crackdown – Issue 1
17. Jollyes pet store in Enfield put up for sale – Issue 4
18. Garden centre cancels large-scale reptile event – Issue 23 
19. Pedigree Wholesale cuts prices on over 150 top-selling brands – Issue 7 
20. Independent pet shop owner vows to continue trading – Issue 7 
21. Cambridgeshire Flyball can’t stop being on top! – Issue 1 
22. Daughter takes over key UK role from ‘Mr Ferplast’ – Issue 2
23. Franchise company OSCAR Pet Foods ceases trading – Issue 7
24.  ‘Posh’ pet shop for sale in online auction – Issue 15 
25. Zoomark proves to be a big hit for British companies – Issue 18 
26. My Anxious Dog founder wins top business award – Issue 6 
27. Established pet food supply business for sale – Issue 8 
28. Food Standards Agency issues dog chew warning – Issue 2 
29. Pets Choice acquires Pettex and its cat litter division – Issue 14 
30. JR Pet Products acquired by German company – Issue 3 
31. Closing down pet shop blames high-street decline – Issue 6 
32. Pet Brands enters exclusive partnership with Nike  – Issue 8
33. The Nutriment Company acquires The Dog’s Butcher – Issue 1 
34. Pet store group has big plans for further growth – Issue 3 
35. Tributes pour in following the death of John James – Issue 9
36. Dog owners could be fined £2,000 for not following one simple rule – Issue 1 
37. Retail group drops 3,000 prices in all 100-plus stores – Issue 4 
38. Urgent action needed on pet business licensing – Issue 6 
39. Pedigree Wholesale appoints new Business Development Manager – Issue 7 
40.  ‘World’s first pet brand’ becomes modern-day hit – Issue 46
41. Henry Wag unveils sustainable dog collars and leads – Issue 13
42. 4th acquisition of 2025 for The Nutriment Company – Issue 10
43. Record entry for PIF Innovation of the Year Award – Issue 16
44. New Doodle’s Deli Meaty Ice Cream now available – Issue 13 
45. Jollyes removes small animals from stores – Issue 16 
46. Baboo Gelato to launch new variety of Doggy Doggy Yum Yum – Issue 13 
47. Su-Bridge acquires Autarky, Chudleys, Gelert and Gusto – Issue 23
48. December footfall decline sparks concerns for independent retailers – Issue 1
49. Meatly launches world’s first cultivated pet food – Issue 5
50. British companies head off for Zoomark exhibition – Issue 17
51. New raw pet food superstore opens on Saturday – Issue 22
52. Multiple brands on show at PATS 2025 – Issue 13
53. Finalists revealed for the 2025 PIF Awards  – Issue 37 
54. The Nutriment Company buys another UK firm – Issue 3
55. Inside Pets at Home’s new superstore in Manchester  – Issue 10 
56. The Nutriment Company acquires Bulmer Pet Foods – Issue 13
57. Over 100 companies already confirmed for PATS at NEC – Issue 1
58. Independent trade association warns of 'troubled times ahead' – Issue 5 
59. Former pro-footballer scores big in pet nutrition – Issue 16
60. Pet food firm raises funds for further growth – Issue 1
61. CSJ targets January podge – Issue 1 
62. Pet podcast has become a global phenomenon – Issue 1 
63. The Nutriment Company acquires third business in 2025 – Issue 5 
64. Closed pet shop premises put on the market – Issue 7 
65. Pet firms cause a stir with April Fools hoaxes – Issue 13 
66. Nova marks 20 years with Golden Ticket Giveaway – Issue 12 
67. New centralised pet database receives industry expertise – Issue 17 
68. Pedigree Wholesale announces death of John Newbury – Issue 33 
69. Does your pet really love you? Petplan reveals the tell-tail signs – Issue 5 
70. Danish Design unveils a new visual identity – Issue 31 
71. HugglePets introduces new online trade portal – Issue 1 
72. Pets at Home experiences ‘weak footfall’ in festive period – Issue 4 
73. Imitation – the sincerest form of flattery for CSJ – Issue 5
74. Historic store's closure 'signals death knell for high street', warns retail body – Issue 6
75. ‘Urgent action’ needed to turn around retailer's fortunes – Issue 46
76. IPN pioneers sustainability in pet food manufacturing – Issue 1
77. Major rebrand for leading raw pet food firm – Issue 1
78. New oral flea and tick treatment for dogs – Issue 2 
79. The Nutriment Company expands its team – Issue 3 
80. Carepet wins first-ever NEXT Award for Pet Innovators – Issue 18 
81. Pets at Home profits jump despite dip in retail sales – Issue 21 
82. Pet retailer secures £300k funding to drive expansion – Issue 12
83. Recommended Product' mark to help brands gain trust – Issue 44 
84. Pet retailer approaches £100k fundraising target – Issue 13
85. Campaigner speaks out against Kennel Club guidance – Issue 29 
86. Award-winning pet firm launches crowdfunding bid – Issue 2
87. From farmhouse kitchen table to global success – Issue 21 
88. The UK’s top pet supplies brand, according to new industry report – Issue 31 
89. Independent pet store saved from closure – Issue 32 
90. My Anxious Dog launches Yellow Space Awareness Lead Slips – Issue 1 
91. Win a trip to Las Vegas with TropiClean – Issue 8
92. Major brand refresh for Benyfit Natural – Issue 17
93. Record-breaking PATS 2025 smashes attendance record – Issue 38 
94. Pedigree Wholesale invests in Supply Chain team – Issue 15
95. The PetFellas launches to redefine brand-led distribution – Issue 39 
96. Revealed: 27 winners of prestigious PIF Awards – Issue 43 
97. £15,000 raised at PIF Awards for pets in Ukraine – Issue 44 
98.  ‘One of the best’ pet shops to close after 45 years – Issue 45 
99. Urgent action needed on pet business licensing – Issue 7 
100. Independent pet store closes down after sale falls through – Issue 37