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Smokey Paws is on a huge animal lifesaving mission – to equip the UK Fire Services with their lifesaving pet oxygen masks. And the UK-wide not-for-profit organisation is well on the way to achieving its goal as more than 30 services are now using the masks...

Shock as pet store manager dies during cricket match

Tributes have been paid to a pet store manager who died suddenly during a cricket match. Tim Monday, who managed the Bodle Bros store in Burgess Hill, Sussex, was 52.

Tim (above left) is pictured at last year's PetQuip Awards where Bodle Bros were awarded silver in the UK Pet Retailer of the Year category.

Dog toy sales soar as sticks remain a concern

Industry research conducted by dog toy brand Chuckit! has revealed that over 80% of pet retailers in the UK have experienced an increase in dog toy sales since the dangers of sticks being highlighted in 2015.

Research reveals that classroom pets are on the decline

New research reveals there are fewer pets in UK classrooms than in previous generations...

Pets at Home creates an in-store digital experience

IBM MobileFirst for iOS app combines the digital capabilities of the Pets at Home website with the personalized nature of in-store interactions to bolster the retail experience...

Crate covers take centre stage for Hidey Hidey
Watch out for great competition in Pet Trade Xtra and at PATS Telford

New brand Hidey Hidey will be doing anything but hiding at PATS Telford this September. The new range of high quality, oil cloth Crate Covers will take centre stage on their stand and to celebrate the launch coinciding with the exhibition, the company will be running a competition to see who can ‘Guess the Breed’...

More than 200 companies exhibiting at PATS Telford

Visitors to PATS Telford in September can expect a busy and exciting show as almost every stand at the two-day event has now been sold...

Podium Pet Products moves to larger premises

Podium Pet Products has moved its UK HQ to a new, larger space. By doubling the amount of room available, the new offices and warehouse facility allow the company to better service existing and new clients and territories...

European pet food industry approves new safety standards

An improved FEDIAF safety guide and updated FEDIAF dog and cat nutritional guidelines were presented and agreed at the European Pet Food Industry Federation’s annual meeting in Manchester.

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Collarways get Catty

Celebrating its13th year, Collarways has turned into a teenager, so it’s unsurprising that it has gone ‘catty’. Well in the best possible way at least with a new range of fantastic Cat Toys.

Charity starts pet food bank so people can keep their animals

A charity has launched a food bank for animals to help people who are struggling financially...

Pet shop worker fined for walking out of store naked

A pet shop worker walked out of his store “stark naked” and exposed himself to a shocked witness, a court heard...

Plea as dog attacks on postmen rise by 57% in just one year

Dog owners are being urged to control their pets – as figures reveal attacks on postmen and women have increased by 57% in just one year...

New VetSpec super premium dog food

Experienced nutritionists at VetSpec have launched a new hypoallergenic cereal-grain-free range of super premium, complete dog foods...

Women’s business honour for animal hotel owner

A St Helens entrepreneur who runs a luxury boarding service for pets has been shortlisted for an awards ceremony celebrating women in business...

Grandfather who became involved in a violent incident in a pet shop jailed for 18 months

A grandfather who became involved in a violent incident in a pet shop after his son got into a dispute about a parking space has been jailed for 18 months...