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Surge of interest for pet firm after Dragons' Den appearance

The Barking Bakery experienced a surge of interest in its business after owner Michelle Turnbull appeared on BBC TV hit show Dragons’ Den...

Two major new product initiatives for PATS 2019

Two new initiatives have been added to the line-up for the prestigious New Product Awards at PATS Telford 2019 – the UK’s No 1 Pet Industry Exhibition...

Sustainability at the core of PATS thanks to new initiatives

Two major initiatives to make the 2019 PATS Telford show the most eco-friendly yet have been announced by the PATS team...

Danish Design launches new FatFace pet bed collection

Danish Design has launched a new pet bed collection in partnership with FatFace and already the range has picked up a prestigious award...

Style, quality and sparkle - the new flexi GLAM line Splash

The world market leader in retractable leads offers exclusive lead line made with SWAROVSKI ELEMENTS...

New Product Award winners for Pets@Glee revealed

Seven pet product suppliers are celebrating winning New Product Awards at Pets@Glee with the honours being presented at the end of day two of the show yesterday. The Best Overall New Product went to the Neoskin Treat Bag from Dicky Bag...

Dogrobes helps to support the thriving Scottish Textile industry by creating jobs at Haven PTS

Award-winning Fochabers-based pet accessory company, Dogrobes is helping to support two permanent jobs at Haven PTS in Larbert near Falkirk in Scotland by using the company to manufacture its popular dog drying coats...

Wilsons Pet Food set to launch new Raw Frozen Range

Wilsons Pet Food, a Perthshire-based pet food company that can trace its heritage back well over a 150 years, is set to launch a brand new Raw Frozen Range at PATS Telford (stand A31)...

PetSafe Brand to unveil new Drinkwell fountain range

Global pet product expert PetSafe Brand will be unveiling three new pet fountains from its popular Drinkwell range at PATS Telford...

Christmas comes early to The Innocent Pet

Luxury pet treat company, The Innocent Pet, has launched two innovative festive dog treat products for their Christmas range this year which are now available to order. The festive, grain free Christmas Cake Mix and Christmas Treat Collection are the perfect yuletide gift for hounds...

Lily's Kitchen unveils this year's festive range

Lily’s Kitchen has unveiled its much-anticipated Christmas range for 2019, making sure that the nation’s furry four legged friends can join in with all the Yuletide fun...

New dog-resistant grass seed formula launched by Johnsons Lawn Seed

A new grass seed mix that has been scientifically proven to resist damage caused by dog urine is being exclusively introduced by Johnsons Lawn Seed...

Raw-feeding campaign creates massive 'on-air' exposure

A month-long campaign called RAWgust, aimed at changing dogs’ diets across the UK, received massive exposure on the radio with over 20 stations highlighting the story in the first week alone...

More news items from the pet world

Scruffs appoints new Head of Sales to increase domestic growth

Manchester-based pet bed manufacturer Scruffs has recently appointed a new head of sales to cover the UK and Ireland market...

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Get ready…for fireworks!

CSJ’s Calm Down! herbs are the go-to solution that thousands of dog owners swear by...

Nature’s Munch – a veritable feast of freeze-dried fruit & veg by Pawfect Foods

This September PATS Telford will see the launch of Pawfect Food’s 7-strong Nature’s Munch range...

Doberman saved by PDSA after suffering near fatal twisted stomach

A Doberman pup nearly died after developing a twisted stomach, also known as GDV (Gastric Dilation-Volvulus). Thankfully, action from his owner and vet charity PDSA saved Winston’s life, and he’s now been entered into PDSA’s Pet Survivor competition..

The best of the previous Pet Trade Xtra

The top-read stories from last week's Pet Trade Xtra can be seen below, if you missed them...

Young entrepreneur takes pet food world by storm

Young entrepreneur, 20-year-old Callum Griffiths, is taking the pet food world by storm with his natural pet food brand Clydach and he wants more dog owners to discover his truly exceptional range...

How PATS has helped Pet Munchies to grow into a successful business

Since launching over 10 years ago, PATS exhibitions have helped hundreds of companies to launch new products, meet new customers and grow their business. Pet Munchies is one company that has grown impressively during this time and founder Suzanne Rothman admits that PATS has played a huge part in her successful business.

How will Boris Johnson find time for new dog?

With the news that 10 Downing Street is now the new home to a young rescue pup, dog lovers countrywide are left wondering how the PM will have any time to properly look after his new companion.

Advertising watchdog upholds complaint against PETA

The Advertising Standards Authority has upheld a complaint against an advert from animal rights campaigners PETA displayed on the sides of buses earlier this year, which claimed “Don't let them pull the wool over your eyes. Wool is just as cruel as fur.”

Pet firm appoints National Account Manager

Gillian Thomas-Jones has joined Mark & Chappell as National Account Manager.