Dates have been announced for a UK-wide event dedicated to the British public and their pets.
The Pet Show 2013 will take place at Stoneleigh Park, Warwickshire from July 20-21 and has already drawn strong interest from a wide range of UK and international suppliers.
With the aim of attracting more than 20,000 visitors over the course of the two days, sponsors confirmed include Royal Canin and James Wellbeloved, and the event will also include The Dog Agility British Open 2013 Grand Finals.
The Pet Show's event director, Ian Sear said: “We're excited about the 2013 show. To have such a large number of companies already confirming their space puts us in a great position for building the rest of the show over the coming months.
“This is a great opportunity to be part of this unique event.
“With more varieties of animals, exhibitors and displays than any other multi pet related show in the UK, it's certainly not one to be missed. We've also ensured that there will be no wasted space with exhibition and demonstration space both indoors and outdoors covering more than 21,000 square metres,” added Ian.
More details about The Pet Show 2013 will be announced in the coming months. To find out more about it call Carly Jackson on 01625 413081 or email carly@thepetshow.co.uk
Natural pet treat company Hollings Ltd has revamped its website.
You can find out more about the company's range of over 100 lines of natural treats, along with its selection of dog and small animal feeds by visiting www.hollings.uk.com
On the website there are images of the company's product range, contact information, and a news page to keep you up to date with all the latest news from the business.
Two new products made in Italy are set to find a big following from dog owners eager to keep their cars clean of mud and dirt after a walk in the countryside.
Italian company TDS has introduced the products into the pet care market – the Sansone pet mat and Sansone Bowl.
Sansone pet mat is super absorbent and waterproof and protects car seats, sofas, and carpets. It has an adhesive backing to keep the mat in place, but can easily be removed and replaced – the adhesion does not mark the boot lining or flooring. It is also hygienic, being non-toxic, immune to attack by mould, bacteria and liquids.
The mat can be washed and reused several times and at the end of use, it can be recycled. It is soft, flexible and warm in winter, cool in summer, and can be used in the boot of the car to protect the interior when transporting pets.
The Sansone Bowl Sansone Bowl is a bespoke sized car mat which fits in the boot, and with upturned edges (hence the bowl name) the mat is waterproof, and does not let liquids leak into the car. Is is available in different sizes to match most makes of car. The mat can be personalized with a company logo (as displayed).
Both products are being marketed in the UK by Chesterfield company Verotapes. For more information visit www.verotapes.com
Caroline Gillespie and Emily Jeanes (above) are the joint winners of the Harry Steele-Bodger Memorial Scholarship travel award for 2012. The announcement came during the Awards Ceremony at the British Veterinary Association’s Annual Congress in Liverpool.
Caroline Gillespie, who is just starting her final year at the University of Cambridge Veterinary School, undertook a study in Oakdale, California, during July, which focused on investigating whether the extraordinary forces placed on the limbs of the western performance horse significantly impact their predisposition to injury type and severity and, as such, present a welfare issue to those animals.
On receiving the award Caroline (pictured below) said “I was delighted to receive the Harry Steele-Bodger Award as it has enabled me to take a fantastic opportunity. I was excited to be able to experience equine medicine in the USA and explore my project idea which I would otherwise have found difficult to do. I am extremely grateful to the BVA and the Trustees of the Harry Steele-Bodger Fund.”
The grant also helped Emily Jeanes, who is about to embark on her final year at the University of Liverpool Veterinary School, to visit Sri Lanka during the summer to carry out a project investigating the zoonotic risk posed by Toxocara canis infection in dogs. Her research took place at the Dogstar Foundation in Kegalle. Approximately 20% of children in Sri Lanka are seropositive for Toxocara canis.
Emily, who hopes her project will raise awareness of the risks and the ways in which the parasite can be controlled, commented: "I was completely over the moon when I received the Harry-Steele Bodger Award. The funding meant such a lot to me, and without it I would have really struggled to finance my project. I am so grateful to the BVA and the Harry Steele-Bodger Trustees for their help and support."
Tetra has launched its new Medica range offering eight simple and effective treatments for aquarium fish.
These include Tetra Goldfish GoldMed, Medica GeneralTonic, Medica TremaEx, Medica Lifeguard, Medica HexaEx, Medica FungiStop, Medica Contralck and Medica CestoNemaEx.
Rena Wiethaupt, Product Manager for Tetra UK comments: “Fish treatments are generally distress purchases which offer retailers the chance to show their expertise by advising fishkeepers how to take the best possible care of their fish.
"By offering a full range of treatments, retailers can guide customers to the most suitable products and the Tetra care sheets, that are available to retailers to provide additional information, will give them all the support they need.
"Tetra Goldfish GoldMed and GeneralTonic are products that can also be recommended by retailers as a 'just in case' solution to keep at home in case of any problems.”
Tetra Goldfish GoldMed is a simple and effective, fast acting remedy for the most common goldfish diseases including fungal, parasitic and bacterial infections. It is easy to use and comes in a 100ml bottle, sufficient for treating 400 litres of water.
Tetra Medica GeneralTonic is a simple and effective, fast acting remedy for tropical fish diseases. It is an all-round general tonic that treats the most common fish diseases. It is easy to use, has a broad impact and comes in a 100ml bottle, sufficient to treat 400 litres of water.
Tetra MedicaTremaEx is a specific remedy to help cure fish who are suffering from illnesses caused by ectoparasitic trematodes, more commonly known as skin flukes and gill flukes. The symptoms include signs of rapid or distorted breathing, the fish rubbing against the tank or equipment, excessive mucus production, dull and cloudy mucous membranes, and skin reddening and inflammation.
Tetra Medica Lifeguard: In the event that a fish suffers from an undiagnosed illness, you can recommend Tetra Medica LifeGuard which will cure the most common diseases to affect fish. It comes in two sizes; 10 tables, sufficient for 60 litres of water or 30 tablets, sufficient for treating 180 litres of water.
Tetra Media HexaEx: This is highly effective against illness caused by endoparasitic flagellets such as Hexamita. It comes in a 20ml bottle, sufficient to treat 400 litres of water. Fish with endoparasitic flagellets appear withdrawn, may change colour, show signs of weight loss or may have slimy, gel-like faeces.
Tetra Medica FungiStop: In the event that a fish suffers from an illness caused by fungus or external bacterial infections you can recommend Tetra Medica FungiStop. It is highly effectives against fish fungus, external bacterial infections and in treating wounds.
Tetra Medica Contralck: This product has been designed to treat the most common parasitic infections including white spot and skin and gill parasites, such as Trichodina and Cholodonella.
Tetra Medica CestoNemaEx: This product effectively treats illness caused by nematodes, cestodes or lernea (anchor worm). It is highly effective against tapeworms and small parasitic crustaceans.
For further information contact Tetra on 023 80 60 60 70 or go to www.tetra.net