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Independent polling of 2,001 UK pet owners, commissioned by Johnson's Veterinary Products, shows that support for reclassification of over-the-counter (OTC) spot-on flea & tick treatments rises sharply with household income, while lower earners are more likely to stop treatment, seek alternatives, or reduce visits to local pet shops...

Nick Franks, Director of Johnson's Veterinary Products, said: “The people most comfortable with the idea of an extra consultation fee are those who can most easily afford one."

Lords Pet Parasite Medication inquiry concludes

The House of Lords Environment and Climate Change Committee has concluded its inquiry into Pet Parasite Medication (PPM), and is expected to publish its report with key findings and recommendations to the Government at the end of July or early August...

Burgess acquires German brand to accelerate global expansion

Burgess Pet Care has acquired German small animal nutrition brand, Bunny Nature. The move marks a significant step forward in Burgess’ global growth strategy that will see the group increase its international revenues five-fold to £12.5m.

Naturaw to triple production thanks to six-figure funding

West Yorkshire raw dog food company Naturaw has secured a six-figure funding boost from Allica Bank to help triple production of its award-winning range...

See all the new product launches at PATS 2026

PATS 2026, being staged at the NEC Birmingham on 27-29 September, will be the only place this year where retailers and buyers can discover all the latest pet and aquatics products launched onto the UK market...

Fresh dog food brand secures growth investment

Pet nutrition brand Years has secured growth investment from Verlinvest and Five Seasons Ventures, two leading consumer investors with deep pet sector expertise. The partnership will support the company's next phase of expansion as it scales across retail channels and European markets...

Play9 secures Jollyes listing as growth story continues

Fast-growing canine wellness brand Play9 has secured a national listing with leading pet retailer Jollyes, marking another significant milestone in the company's expansion and making its flagship enrichment toy, The Roolo, available to even more pet parents across the UK...

The PetFellas partners with Himalayan Pet Supply to bring premium natural chews back to UK market

The PetFellas, the UK-based pet product distribution business, has announced a new strategic partnership with Himalayan Pet Supply, the USA-based pioneer behind some of the world’s best-known natural dog chews...

Nylabone donation supports medical detection dogs

Nylabone has donated a selection of its durable chew toys to Medical Detection Dogs to support the charity’s work training dogs for life-changing assistance and medical detection roles...

PAWD DRINKS raises over £800 for Oakwood Dog Rescue

PAWD DRINKS, the natural dog supplement brand behind PAWD Calming, has raised over £800 for Oakwood Dog Rescue through a month-long campaign marking Dog Rescue Day...

Guinea Pig Welfare Forum returns for third year

The Guinea Pig Welfare Forum 2026, co-hosted by Burgess Excel and the charity Guinea Pig Welfare UK, will take place on Tuesday 22nd September at the Crowne Plaza Birmingham City Centre...

Return-to-office pressures linked to rise in pet owner anxiety after rehoming or adoption, experts warn

An animal rescue charity that rescues over 2,000 dogs per year, Birmingham Dogs Home, and Europe’s leading pet GPS tracker, Kippy, are warning that more owners than ever are struggling with pet-related anxiety, commonly referred to as the 'puppy blues'...

Pooch & Mutt enters freeze-dried category

Pet health brand Pooch & Mutt has expanded its Raw range with the launch of its first-ever Freeze-Dried products...

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Council grant helps pet business to grow

A Hampshire pet business continues to grow after receiving support from Test Valley Borough Council’s £750 Business Incentive Grant...

New era dawns with a new look for Leucillin

Leucillin is going to be sweet 16 in November, and to mark the occasion, over the past few months the brand has been undergoing a transformation...

Cornish pet wellness brand achieves 100% sustainability

A pioneering pet wellness company says it has become 100% sustainable from source to box after redesigning every stage of its production process to minimise environmental impact. This has resulted in them being awarded Pet Echo-Product of the year 2026...

Royal Mail collection cap risks hitting small retailers

A leading independent retailers association has warned that a new cap on Royal Mail's daily business collection capacity could cause serious problems for small retailers during the most important trading period of the year...

Pets at Home set to open new store

Pets at Home will open a new store in Northampton tomorrow (Friday), just over a year after a blaze destroyed one of its outlets in the East Midlands town...

Staying safe in Summer: How to take care of dogs in the heat

Dr. Sarah Endersby, Global Technical Manager Behaviour at Ceva Animal Health, shares vet-approved advice to help dog owners prevent heatstroke, recognise the early signs of distress, and respond quickly when their pet needs urgent care...

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...

Prestigious pet industry awards now open for entries

The Pet Industry Federation has officially launched the PIF Awards 2026, inviting businesses and individuals from across the pet industry to put themselves forward for national recognition...

Dragons’ Den pet brand wins £11m investment
Funding to help fight pet obesity crisis

Omni Pet, which starred in the BBC hit series Dragons' Den last year, has raised £11m to tackle mounting health problems like obesity and food allergies in our pets...

Family pet business scoops double awards victory

Family-run businesses Pickles Pet Pantry and Pickles Cani Running Club attended the MK Inspiration Awards as finalists in a four categories, and headed home with two prestigious awards...

Pet food brand surpasses £100m in sales

Pet food business Lily’s Kitchen has recorded sales of more than £100 million for the first time, with its ecommerce offering, supermarket partnerships and international expansion contributing towards the growth...

The first-ever Raw & Fresh Awards launch in 2027

The Natural Dog Expo will host the first-ever awards dedicated exclusively to the Raw and Fresh pet food industry, taking place on 1st May 2027 at the St John’s Hotel, Solihull...