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Fettle, an innovative brand in the natural pet supplement space, has made an extraordinary market debut. Selling out within three weeks of its launch, it has captured the attention of the industry and pet owners alike...

UK pet industry energised by THREE-DAY PATS 2024

News that PATS will be a THREE-DAY exhibition in 2024 has delighted UK pet companies eager to showcase their new products to a wider audience...

New website for Redpaw Pet Supplies

Redpaw Pet Supplies has launched a new website to support a growing demand for online sales. The Plymouth-based retailer originally had an online presence to promote its bricks and mortar outlet. However, over the years, demand for its natural pet products and nutritional consultancy services has drawn customers from much further afield...

Animal abandonments hit THREE YEAR HIGH as RSPCA warns of ‘winter crisis’

Animal abandonment incidents have soared to a shocking three year high as the RSPCA warns that unwanted pets face a bleak winter. The animal welfare charity has this week released startling new statistics that show abandonments have been spiralling amid the ongoing cost of living crisis.

Stafford PR consultant wins accolade for second year

A Public Relations consultant who specialises in work for pet industry has won a coveted industry award for the second year running. Tillymint Communications was crowned Independent Practitioner of the Year at the Midlands Pride Awards, run by the Chartered Institute of Public Relations (CIPR)...

Handmade grooming range launched in Pets at Home

Mountain Garden Botanics, a family company nestled in the heart of Minera Mountain, Wrexham, has reached soaring heights by launching its handmade natural pet grooming range nationwide at Pets at Home...

Canine first aider in line for top national award

A qualified veterinary nurse from Grotton who travels the country teaching canine first aid has been nominated for a national award...

More than a quarter of Brits fear that their dog will die whilst out walking

The UK’s growing litter problem is significantly impacting the way dog owners conduct their walks with over a quarter of owners (26%) fearful that their dog will die whilst out on their daily walk...

Cat lifestyle brand celebrates turning 10, selling more than 15k collars worldwide

British luxury cat lifestyle company Cheshire & Wain celebrates 10 years of delighting cats and their owners. Since its launch, the brand has sold more than 15,000 collars to an international market, putting cats front and centre of ‘feline’ good...

Lily's Kitchen launches Christmas range

Pet food brand Lily’s Kitchen has unleashed all the joys of Christmas with a new range of limited-edition festive recipes and tasty treats...

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Pet shop fails to sell on online auction

A long-serving pet shop, which was put up for sale at auction, remains unsold despite bidding having reached £95,000.

Vital Pet Group appoints Marketing Manager

Karen Hubbard has joined Vital Pet Group as Marketing Manager. She joins the business following nearly seven years of working in the pet industry at Bestpets and Kennelpak...

IVC Evidensia team raise more than £6,000 for StreetVet

Following the announcement that IVC Evidensia were the exclusive sponsor of the StreetVet calendar for 2024, the leading veterinary group have taken their fundraising to new heights, with a charity climb over the O2 Arena in London...

Tumour surgically removed from pet rat

A vet operated to remove a tumour that was a third of the pre-surgical weight of a pet rat...

Online first aid course for dog owners

The Bone Idol Academy is urging pet parents to get clued up on canine first aid, by offering an accessible and informative online course...

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

South Lincolnshire-based Pet Stop has been named Independent Retailer of the Year 2023 at the prestigious PIF Awards. Owner Paula Machin reveals the secrets of the Market Deeping store’s success...

Lifetime Achievement Award winner Jim Weston looks back on distinguished career

Jim Weston was presented with a Lifetime Achievement Award at this year’s PIF Awards. Here Jim looks back on a distinguished career, one which saw him launching and selling two very profitable businesses – one a superstore retail chain and the other a global pet food brand...

Pet retailer takes a stand against XL Bully legislation

The managing director of a leading pet supermarket across the South Coast has said the new XL Bully legislation is “simply unfair” and another knee jerk response by the Government...

Benyfit Natural introduces 100% recyclable packaging

Premium raw dog food manufacturer Benyfit Natural has announced the launch of its new 100% recyclable cardboard box packaging...

UK pet firms recognised for Ukraine donations

Pet businesses that have generously donated pet food and products to the abandoned pets in war-torn Ukraine were honoured at the PIF Awards Dinner...

Award-winning Jollyes gets set to open two new stores

Fast-growing nationwide pet retailer Jollyes has been celebrating award success as it prepares to open its final two stores of 2024 in Reading and Hull...

Clydach Farm unveils Christmas Gravy Toppers

In its unwavering commitment to elevate pet nutrition, Clydach Farm has unveiled its limited edition Christmas Gravy Toppers...