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Pet owners 'none the wiser' after Channel 5 programme

The controversial Channel 5 programme 'The Truth About Your Dog's Food' has left pet owners none the wiser when it comes to feeding their animals. That's the view of Lily's Kitchen founder Henrietta Morrison...

Pet Brands sues Wilkinson over product copyright infringement

Leading licensed and branded pet accessories manufacturer Pet Brands has taken formal legal action against major retailer Wilkinson for infringement of its fully patented Christmas Rawhide Cracker...

Pets At Home lures women onto its board of directors

Pets At Home is to name two new female directors in an effort to satisfy the growing clamour for more diverse boardrooms as it prepares for a £1.5bn flotation...

Bright future for Trowbridge pet store as it finds a new home

Pet store manager Marcus Powell is predicting a bright future for Pet Planet in Trowbridge, Wiltshire, following its move to new premises...

Ministerial cat elections for MPs’ pets rocked by ‘cheating’ claims

A competition to find the best cat owned by a Member of Parliament has been rocked by vote-rigging accusations...

Prestopets has 35 years experience in fishkeeping market

Prestopets have been specialist importers and wholesalers of ornamental coldwater and tropical fish to the aquatic industry for 35 years...

Aquatic trade body backs UK government’s illegal wildlife trafficking campaign

The Ornamental Aquatic Trade Association is backing a government campaign on illegal wildlife trafficking. OATA, including chief executive Keith Davenport, was due to attend a summit meeting in London to dIscuss the matter yesterday (Wednesday)...

Westland to announce exciting plans for its three bird food brands

Westland Horticulture is using the PATS Sandown in March to announce big plans for its three bird food brands – Bucktons, Nature’s Feast and Peckish...

Interzoo exhibition briefing at PetQuip event

Exhibitors will have the opportunity of learning more about Interzoo and the export opportunities within the European pet care market at a special PetQuip briefing on Februay 26...

Exclusive freezer deals from Natural Instinct at PATS Sandown

BARF pet food specialist Natural Instinct will be offering retailers VAT-free deals on its branded freezers as well as the chance to win one outright during the PATS Sandown trade show on March 18-19...

Pet Trade News

Visit PATS Sandown for great offers, including a superb deal from Wagg Foods

Retailers are being encouraged to take advantage of some superb deals by visiting PATS Sandown in March, including a free case (8 x 160g) of Harringtons Chicken Roll dog treats from Wagg Pet Foods...

Firefighters saved Northampton pet shop from blaze

The owner of a pet food shop in Northampton said the quick-thinking of firefighters helped save her business from being burned to the ground...

Easidri to launch three new products at Crufts and PATS Sandown

The Easidri brand is best known for its High Performance Cooling Coat and super absorbent Grooming Towel, but at this year’s Crufts and PATS Sandwon, three new products are set to join the Easidri ‘family’...

Collarways introduce the Zogoflex Counter Top Display

Collarways will be launching the Zogoflex counter top display in March to help retailers present the brand's unique toys in a professional way...

Art exhibition features controversial 'Staffie' breed

An exhibition featuring one of the UK’s most controversial breeds, the Staffordshire Bull Terrier, is now on show at the Kennel Club Art Gallery, which houses the largest collection of dog paintings in Europe...

New marketing manager at SureFlap

SureFlap, the award-winning microchip-operated pet product specialist, has recruited a new marketing manager, Piers Hampson, as the company gears up to launch a range of innovative new products...

New portion-right programmable feeder from 3P Enterprise

3P Enterprise Ltd has obtained the exclusive rights to market the new Petmate Portion Right Programmable Feeder in the UK...

Lily’s Kitchen expands its pet treats with launch of The Truly Naturals range

Lily’s Kitchen is expanding its range of pet treats with the launch of The Truly Naturals range - two new wholesome treats for dogs that have absolutely nothing artificial added, making them truly natural...

CSJ sponsors Juniors in Open Junior Agility Championships

In line with its commitment to supporting dog sports and a firm belief that young peoples’ interest deserves to be nurtured, CSJ is the key sponsor of the Wales team at the 2014 Open Junior Agility Championships...

Helping pet owners through the Euthanasia decision

A leaflet produced by the Animal Welfare Foundation (AWF) guides pet owners through the often difficult decision making process of putting their pet to sleep...

Keep dogs on leads during lambing, say BVA vets

Vets are asking dog owners to keep their dogs on leads when walking near sheep as the annual lambing season gets underway...

Post Office to move to Lincs village pet shop

The post office in Wragby village in Lincolnshire is to move into a nearby pet shop, 100 meters from its current home...

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