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‘One of the best’ pet shops to close after 45 years
Family-run Paws For Thought, which has been trading for 45 years, will close its doors for the final time at the end of the month. The store was rated ‘one of the best’ by Which? magazine, and has featured on numerous television and radio programmes...
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Dog ice cream producer seeks £300,000 investment
Leading artisan ice cream manufacturer Baboo Gelato, producer of award-winning brand Doggy Doggy Yum Yum, is looking to raise £300,000 from investors through a Crowdfund. The campaign is running through Crowdcube for three weeks...
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Raw dog food firm boosts production capacity by 55%
Paleo Ridge, producer of ethically sourced raw dog food, has announced a significant expansion in production capacity, increasing output by 55%, following investment in advanced semi-automated technology and sustainable packaging innovation...
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New move to end irresponsible dog breeding
A breeding revolution for the nation’s pets has been launched this week with the release of the Innate Health Assessment (IHA) Tool, a 10-Point Checklist designed to transform how dogs are bred in the UK...
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North Yorkshire supplier voted Pet Food Brand of the Year
Yorkshire’s Finest Pet Food has won Pet Food Brand of the Year for the third year running in the Yorkshire Prestige Awards. Owner Dave Chapman, who has been showing his dogs on the professional circuit with significant success since 1999, supplies feed to renowned breeders and exhibitors...
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Pawer Water now available at Just for Pets nationwide
Pawer Water, the award-winning wellness company for dogs, has announced that its full supplement range will be available in all Just for Pets stores nationwide starting next month...
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Pet Business Content Planner launches for 2026
A new content planner has been created for pet professionals and business owners who want to keep on top of their marketing and social media...
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Santa Paws is coming to Birmingham Dogs Home
Birmingham Dogs Home has announced two ‘Santa Paws’ themed Christmas fundraising events to raise money for its homeless dogs across the West Midlands this Christmas and beyond...
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Dog day care premises for sale in Wales
If you’re looking for the perfect home for your dog care business – whether daycare, grooming, training, or boarding – this could be the ideal space. It's situated in the Welsh town of Brynmenyn near Bridgend...
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John Dunning, founder of Red Barn Wild Bird, dies aged 80
John Dunning, founder and director of Red Barn Wild Bird products, sadly passed away at the age of 80 following a battle with prostate cancer...
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New RVC study reveals 2075% rise in surgeries for French Bulldogs
New research from the Royal Veterinary College (RVC) has revealed a 2075% increase in soft-tissue surgical referrals over the past 10 years for French Bulldogs at the RVC’s Queen Mother Hospital for Animals (QMHA ) in London...
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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...
Award-winning retailer reveals secrets of success
Family-owned Superpet Warehouse, based in Preston, has been named Independent Retailer of the Year 2025 in the prestigious PIF Awards. Mark Holderness, who runs the store alongside wife Cheryl, reveals the secrets of the company’s success...
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£15,000 raised at PIF Awards for pets in Ukraine
Last week’s Pet Industry Federation Awards 2025 not only celebrated excellence within the UK pet sector but also demonstrated the industry’s extraordinary compassion. During the black-tie event, attended by over 300 guests, attendees pledged more than £15,000 to fund transport carrying donated pet supplies to Ukraine...
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The PetFellas gets set to bring German brand to UK
New brand-led distributor The PetFellas has announced a strategic partnership with PLATINUM, a market leading premium dog and cat nutrition brand in Germany. The company is renowned for its fresh meat-based recipes and innovative, new standards setting preparation methods.
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'Recommended Product' mark to help brands gain trust
The Dog Trainer School (TDTS) has launched a new Recommended Product mark, an independent endorsement awarded to pet products that have been proven effective in real training and handling environments...
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