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Pets Choice Ltd has announced it will take-over the goodwill and pond food branding from Pettex Aquatic Ltd, ensuring the Pettex range continues in the market following the closure of their aquatics business...

Dog food brand Years recalls its fresh meals

Dog food brand Years has issued a recall of its fresh meals (excluding Chef's Collection) following reports of dogs having a potential adverse eye reaction to buckwheat, a common and approved ingredient included in its meals...

Pet expert shares advice with owners over dog food recall

Pets Corner head of training and pet welfare expert Lucy Kershaw has shared guidance to help pet owners feel more confident when choosing food for their dog or cat, following recent recall concerns that have prompted questions about what owners should look for next...

Vital Pet Group sold to new owners SPL Group

Paramount Retail Group has completed the sale of Vital Pet Group to SPL Group as part of its continued strategy to focus on the development and growth of its core branded businesses...

Pets at Home launches into pet insurance market

Pets at Home has announced the launch of Pets Insurance, designed to offer simple, easy to understand cover, removing the complexity owners may face when selecting the right insurance for their pet...

UK pet firms get chance to attend China show

The Pet Industry Federation is inviting UK pet businesses to join a supported industry delegation to the China International Pet Show (CIPS), taking place in Guangzhou from 12-15 November 2026...

M&S enters pet food market with Paws & Pals range

Marks & Spencer has launched Paws & Pals, a new own-brand pet food range designed to bring the quality, trust and innovation customers expect from M&S to one of the UK's most-loved family members: pets...

New ACANA Dog food recipes launched in UK & Ireland

Bern Pet Foods has announced the availability of two new ACANA Dog food recipes: Coldwater Fish, Red Meat and a new Singles Recipe for a limited ingredient diet – Beef with Pumpkin. Stockists can take advantage of a15% launch discount in August...

PIF Awards 2026 tickets now on sale

Tickets are now on sale for the Pet Industry Federation Awards 2026, giving attendees the opportunity to secure their places for one of the pet industry’s most enjoyable nights of the year. The prestigious black-tie event takes place on Thursday 5 November 2026 at the DoubleTree by Hilton, Stoke-on-Trent...

Pets at Home shortlisted for Creative Retail Awards

Pets at Home’s Vets for Pets rollout has been shortlisted in the Creative Retail Awards, which recognise excellence and innovation across the international retail industry...

Dog & Bond joins the National Trust retail range

British make-at-home dog treat brand Dog & Bond has joined the National Trust’s retail range, making its award-winning dog treat and ice cream mixes available for National Trust properties across the country to stock...

The Paws Lab products deliver outstanding results

Science-led pet hygiene brand The Paws Lab has reported exceptional results from a recent case where a dog with a persistent, flea aggravated wound made a full recovery within five weeks using its Skin Cleanser and Skin Repair Support products...

Pet retail group opens 125th store as expansion continues

Jollyes Pets has officially opened its 125th store at The Valley in Evesham as it continues its UK expansion. The pet retail group is set to open another superstore in Great Yarmouth tomorrow (Friday)...

Pooch & Mutt expands Superfoods range

Pooch & Mutt’s newest addition, Greens Powder, is a comprehensive daily wellbeing supplement, for dogs who need a full-body supercharge...

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Southern Aquatics & Pets is scheduled to close permanently in November due to the upcoming expiration of its lease...

Birmingham Dogs Home to host first-ever Mini Country Music Festival

Birmingham Dogs Home will host its first ever Mini Country Music Festival this month, bringing together country fans for a fun night of fundraising in aid of homeless dogs across Birmingham and the West Midlands...

Henry Bell launches haven for small birds

In a new merchandising initiative, retailers are being urged to install a Henry Bell Small Bird Haven in-store to flag up feeds and feeding equipment designed to encourage smaller birds into the garden while deterring those such as crows, pigeons and jackdaws...

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...

Fundraising appeal launched in memory of pet shop owner killed in crash

An online fundraising appeal launched in memory of popular pet shop owner Barbara Mullaney has more than doubled its £1,500 target within days, following her tragic death in a road traffic accident at the end of June...

PIF calls for better education after flea treatment findings

Following recommendations from the House of Lords Environment and Climate Change Committee on the environmental impact of pet parasite medicines, the Pet Industry Federation has said pet groomers, boarding establishments and specialist pet retailers can all play a greater role in communicating responsible-use information to owners.

Shop owner stocks pet wellness water after seeing results first-hand

A leading Cornwall pet shop has become the first retailer in the county to stock OxyPet, an innovative pet wellbeing product with oxygen-enriched Cornish spring water...

ManyPets reports second year of profitability

Many Group Ltd, the parent company of ManyPets, has published its Annual Report and Financial Statements for the year ended 31 March 2026, reporting profit before tax of circa £10m, up 59% on the prior year (£6.3m)...

PATS 2026 launches new Animal Encounters feature

PATS 2026 is set to bring the world of animal behaviour and welfare to life with the launch of Animal Encounters, an exciting new feature taking place during the three-day trade show at the NEC Birmingham on 27-29 September...