In This Issue
‘Posh’ pet shop for sale in online auction
Help your customers attract migrant birds with tips from Honeyfield’s
National Pet Shop Day returns on July 12
Support from head to tail: Lily’s Kitchen launches supplements and salmon oil range for dogs
Renewed boost to international interest in PATS
Purina Pro Plan & ATP tour sign multi-year partnership; championing premium nutrition for pets of the tennis community
What makes PATS so special to international visitors?
‘So much more than ‘washing the dog’: Facebook post celebrating pet groomers reaches over half a million people
UK pet-owners debunk dog breed myths
Karnlea launches new supplement for dogs
Hero dog detects owners stage two cancer
Westland Horticulture expands with strategic acquisition of leading bird food company
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Pedigree Wholesale invests in Supply Chain team
Retailers cautiously welcome policing plan but call for faster action
The best of last edition of Pet Trade Xtra
Pets Choice acquires Pettex and its cat litter division
Award-winning brand secures listings in leading stores
PAWD DRINKS makes finals of Business Start-Up Awards
NOVA expands natural dog treat range
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‘Posh’ pet shop for sale in online auction

An independent high street pet store – Posh Pets in the North Norfolk town of Holt – has been put on the market as the owners get set to retire...

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Help your customers attract migrant birds with tips from Honeyfield’s
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Spring is in full swing and many vibrant migrant birds from Africa are arriving in UK gardens for the breeding season. Honeyfield’s resident wild bird expert Simon Smethurst, who is head of sales at Honeyfield’s, is sharing tips on how your customers can make their garden a 5-star nesting environment for many of these stunning transient species...

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National Pet Shop Day returns on July 12
 

Following the success of the first ever National Pet Shop Day in 2024, Johnson's Veterinary Products has announced the return of this landmark event on Saturday, 12th July 2025. This year, the campaign will reach new heights with the official support of the Pet Industry Federation (PIF) and the British Independent Retail Association (Bira), creating a unified voice to promote and protect independent pet shops across the UK...

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Support from head to tail: Lily’s Kitchen launches supplements and salmon oil range for dogs

Lily’s Kitchen is helping the nations’ pooches put their best paw forward in 2025 with their NEW range of supportive supplements* and salmon oil for dogs...

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Renewed boost to international interest in PATS

PATS 2025 is set to have a strong international presence at this year’s three-day event with a growing number of pet buyers and exhibitors from across the globe expected to attend...

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Purina Pro Plan & ATP tour sign multi-year partnership; championing premium nutrition for pets of the tennis community

The partnership will inspire dog and cat owners to care for their pets like a PRO. Purina PRO PLAN will become the Official Pet Nutrition Partner of the ATP Tour and will be an official partner of ATP Tour events in Europe, including the Barcelona Open Banc Sabadell. Purina PRO PLAN will have year-round brand visibility across the ATP’s channels, providing a global platform to engage with tennis fans and pet owners...

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What makes PATS so special to international visitors?
 

PATS 2025 is the perfect venue for international visitors to talk to UK-based manufacturers and suppliers and discover what’s new in the market for the forthcoming season...

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‘So much more than ‘washing the dog’: Facebook post celebrating pet groomers reaches over half a million people
 

A heartfelt Facebook post from the British Dog Groomers’ Association (BDGA), part of the Pet Industry Federation, has struck a powerful chord with the public - reaching over 520,000 people, gaining 912,203 views, and sparking more than 7,700 interactions in just a few days...

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UK pet-owners debunk dog breed myths

 

Pet owners across the UK have come forward to share their dogs’ daily personality traits, resulting in some surprising results that might have the nation questioning what it thought about certain dog breeds, just in time for National Pet Day in April...

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Karnlea launches new supplement for dogs
 

Karnlea has expanded its natural pet supplement range with the launch of Pumpkin & Spice – a flavourful blend designed to support digestive health for dogs that can be used as a supplement or added ingredient to home-made treats...

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Hero dog detects owners stage two cancer

Artie, a three-year-old Miniature Cavapoo from Wadsley, Sheffield, has been awarded Pets at Home’s National Pet Day award after remarkably detecting her owner Suzanne’s stage two breast cancer. 

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Westland Horticulture expands with strategic acquisition of leading bird food company

Westland Horticulture has announced the acquisition of Bulldog Products, a leading manufacturer in the wild bird food sector. Bulldog has a strong history and position in wild bird food manufacturing, and this recent acquisition reflects Westland’s commitment to investing in the thriving £400 million wild bird food category...

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