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PATS Sandown sees 3% rise in visitor numbers

The pet trade has given PATS Sandown a massive thumbs-up with exhibitors and visitors agreeing it had been one of the best ever in the show’s nine-year history. A total of 1,917 retailers and buyers visited the show, representing an increase of 3% on the number who attended PATS Sandown 2016.

PATS Sandown 2017 New Product Awards revealed

The winners of the PATS Sandown 2017 New Product Awards were chosen by a team of expert pet retail judges, who arrived at the show before 9.30am on Tuesday in order to make their choices from a record number of more than 200 new products entered...

Buzz of activity on first day of PATS Sandown

There was a buzz activity at PATS Sandown today (Tuesday) as exhibitors unveiled an amazing array of products to visitors flocking to the Sandown Park exhibition centre on a sunny spring day...

PATS Sandown opens at 9.30am tomorrow (Wednesday).

GA MYLABEL launches four new Grain Free recipes

GA MYLABEL has launched a further four new recipes into its own label Grain Free range and is offering 10% off all new recipes for all orders placed during PATS Sandown...

'Join the meat-meal-free revolution', urges Beco

Pet trade distributors, retailers and dog owners in a basket of countries have signed up for Beco Pets' new eco-conscious Food for Dogs, the company has announced, as it brought its 'Fresh Ingredients Showcase' to PATS Sandown...

New super premium partners wet cat food launched

Arden Grange, the super premium pet food manufacturer, is excited to be launching its highly-anticipated partners wet food for adult cats at PATS Sandown...

Danish Design unveil new products at PATS

Danish Design is showcasing lots of new products at PATS Sandown...

Three new ‘Niblet’ treats from Mr Johnson’s

Mr Johnson's has added three new treats to its popular 'Niblets' range – Banana, Carrot and Apple...

flexi NEW COMFORT – the multi talent with soft grip

flexi NEW COMFORT comes in a perfectly designed two-colour format with a colour-coordinated brake button, with the addition of a new red version...

Forthglade unveils new products at PATS

Forthglade, manufacturers of natural dog food, this week has launched two new product ranges – its first ever dry dog food, as well as a selection of grain free functional dog treats...

Chance to win £300 worth of Super Premium Cat Food

Vitalin is running a competition on its stand at PATS Sandown to win £300 worth of Super Premium Cat Food, and offering a 25% discount on all orders taken at the event for both Vitalin and Alpha Feeds products...

Cat stand wins top award at premier dog show

Lily’s Kitchen won a top prize for its controversial cat food stand at the famous Crufts dog show...

Free freezer giveaway at PATS with Natures Menu

Natures Menu is giving away exclusive free freezers worth £495 at PATS Sandown...

Beaphar celebrates 75 years at PATS Sandown

Beaphar is celebrating its 75th anniversary this year and the celebrations started at PATS Sandown...

Collarways excited by the launch of Qwizl toy

Collarways has launched Qwizl – the latest toy in West Paw Designs’ Zogoflex range – at PATS Sandown...

Benyfit Natural launches new Mini recipes

Pet owners often struggle to find food that caters to the higher energy and fast metabolic rate of the ever-energetic smaller/toy breeds so Benyfit Natural has come up with the perfect solution - the new Benyfit Mini Range which are being launched at PATS Sandown...

Cheshire rescue dog awarded ‘Animal OBE’
Vet charity PDSA honours devoted search and rescue dog

An extraordinary search and rescue dog from Cheshire has been honoured today by leading vet charity PDSA for his devotion to duty in some of the world’s most challenging regions...

Groom Room raises £20k for Air Ambulance

Colleagues at the Groom Room at Pets at Home have raised £20,000 for Air Ambulance Service, following a nationwide fundraising drive from the 260 salons across the country.

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PetSafe owner acquires Solvit Products

Owner of PetSafe and SportDOG, Radio Systems Corporation has announced its acquisition of Solvit Products...

Pet companies sweep Lancashire’s Red Rose Awards

Group55 and Pets Choice are flying the flag for Lancashire based pet companies, having both been announced as winners at the recent Red Rose Awards...

Great British Breakfast joins Sunday Lunch on Lily's Kitchen menu

Lily’s Kitchen is launching its Great British Breakfast tin (400g), giving pet parents the opportunity to extend their special weekend breakfast to their four-legged family.

Natures Menu launches new Mighty Mixers

Natures Menu has announced the launch of two new Mighty Mixers following the company’s successful sponsorship of Crufts 2017...

New varieties are the recipe for success for ZiwiPeak

Natural Pet Products Ltd, distributors for New Zealand pet food brand ZiwiPeak, are showcasing the brand’s new packaging and varieties at PATS Sandown (stand K1)...

Chuckit! makes a splash with summer ‘Hydro’ range

Dog toy brand Chuckit! has launched an innovative new ‘Hydro’ range of dog toys, set to transform Summer adventures with a water absorbent core for constant hydration...

SAI Global strengthens commitment to animal welfare

SAI Global has announced the addition of a ‘Pet Boarding Scheme’ to its portfolio of pet sector assurance schemes..

Animology shows its ‘True Colours’ with the launch of colour enhancing shampoo

Animology has added to its multi-award winning product range by launching a unique colour enhancing shampoo – True Colours...

Hilton Herbs unveils new multi-lingual trade-only websites

Leading supplement manufacturer, Hilton Herbs, has recently unveiled four responsive e-commerce trade-only websites for each of its key markets, the UK, USA, France, and Germany...

Bogar range of dental products set for trade show

C&T Pet Products, importers and distributors for the Bogar range of dental and wellbeing products, are exhibiting at PATS Sandown for the first time.

WOOF&BREW launches herbal 'wine' for dogs and cats called Pawsecco

Award-winning UK company WOOF&BREW are to extend their range of healthy herbal teas, tonics and treats to include Pawsecco, a herbal ‘wine’ suitable for both dogs and cats.

Johnson's launches larger size of Aloe Vera Shampoo

Johnson’s Veterinary Products has introduced a new larger size of its popular Aloe Vera Shampoo...

WildWash launches two natural flea repellent products

WildWash has introduced two new natural flea repellent products to its range - an effective natural Anti Flea Shampoo for dogs and a powerful natural Flea and Bug Repellent for dogs and horses...

Introducing Podium Pet Products - A home to innovative pet product solutions

Dog Rocks UK Distribution Ltd. has announced an overarching name and re brand to “Podium Pet Products”. The name change reflects the company's broader ambition and commitment to growth within international pet markets...

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