In This Issue
Cold weather boost to wild bird care sales
Pet product sales become more important to garden centres
Dangerous dogs laws need to change
Distribution move is a success, says Crown Pet Foods
Think profit with 'Think Rabbit' this May
Take the chance to meet overseas buyers
UK dog owners love to holiday with their pets...it's official!
Ageing cat population presents massive opportunity
Easter chocolate warning from vets
Kennel Club criticises National Farmers' Union
VetSpec launches new range of canine supplements
CSJ sponsors International Agility Festival
New Channel Director at Mars Petcare
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Cold weather boost to wild bird care sales


Sales of wild bird food care products have taken off in pet shops and garden centres during the current cold snap...
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Pet product sales become more important to garden centres


Pet accessories are becoming an increasingly important source of sales revenue for garden centres suffering from the effects of the bleak weather...
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Dangerous dogs laws need to change
 
The Kennel Club is urging the government to change fatally flawed dangerous dogs legislation following the tragic death of schoolgirl Jade Anderson...
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Distribution move is a success, says Crown Pet Foods


Five months after taking distribution in-house, Crown Pet Foods claims that the move has been a huge success with sales and marketing director Andy Reed saying he was “very proud of what we’ve achieved."
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Think profit with 'Think Rabbit' this May
 
Supreme Petfoods is launching a 'Think Rabbit' campaign in May and is encouraging retailers to shout loudly about just how important they consider their rabbit and other small furry customers...
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Take the chance to meet overseas buyers
Article in association with PetQuip


'Meet the Buyer' days organised by PetQuip are becoming recognised as a great opportunity for UK exporters of pet products to speak with European distributors...
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UK dog owners love to holiday with their pets...it's official!


Ninety percent of UK dog owners holidayed with their pet last year, according to a new survey by MedicAnimal.com...
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Ageing cat population presents massive opportunity
 
Hill's Pet Nutrition claims an ageing cat population in the UK presents a massive sales opportunity for pet retailers...
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Easter chocolate warning from vets


The British Veterinary Association (BVA) is reminding pet owners to keep all chocolate well away from dogs, puppies and other pets this Easter...
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