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Finalists of new industry awards revealed

Hundreds in job hunt at new Pets at Home store

Isle of Man pet treat firm grows its product portfolio

Pooch Pack gets backing from Theo Paphitis

Engage with customers to build a sustainable business

Big improvements to the Fluval Chi

Ceva launches new LOGIC range

David Cameron hails Battersea Dogs Home volunteers

Driving ban for Blackpool pet shop owner

Hedgehog set for internet stardom

Henry Wag range to be unveiled at PATS Harrogate

Pudsey gives Orijen the thumbs up

The latest trend in natural dog chews

New products from EzyDog

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Finalists of new industry awards revealed
PetQuip announce strong contenders for top prizes

The inaugural PetQuip Industry Awards are set to be a strongly contested affair after the finalists for the September showpiece were announced this week. The awards will be presented at a Gala Awards dinner during PATS Harrogate...

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Hundreds in job hunt at new Pets at Home store

Nearly 400 people applied for just five jobs at a new pet store that is due to open its doors in Sutton-in-Ashfield, Notts, next month...

Isle of Man pet treat firm grows its product portfolio

Alex Kennedy started her pet business Doggielicious selling gourmet treats at the Isle of Man Farmers’ Market on a cold and crisp morning in 2011, and has seen it grow into a thriving concern. It has even allowed to diversify into making dog coats and becoming the UK agent for an American-made portable hydrator system for dogs...

Pooch Pack gets backing from Theo Paphitis

Pooch Pack, a Leeds-based business owned by Taesha Glasgow, has received a boost from retail magnet Theo Paphitis after being selected as one of his weekly Small Business Sunday winners...

Engage with customers to build a sustainable business

Providing excellent customer service means being closely engaged with consumers and taking every opportunity to add value to their buying experience. That's the advice of Dan Lowndes, Trade Marketing Manager at Tetra UK, who reveals how gaining consumer trust will help to build a sustainable business...

Big improvements to the Fluval Chi

The Fluval Chi, one of the most striking aquariums on the market, has got even better thanks to its improved lighting, filter and lid...

Ceva launches new LOGIC range

Ceva Animal Health has launched a new range of veterinary strength supplements for pets under its popular LOGIC brand...

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David Cameron hails Battersea Dogs Home volunteers

Volunteers at Battersea Dogs and Cats Home were praised this week for their “fantastic” work by Prime Minister David Cameron, on a visit to the rescue centre to mark its 1,000th unpaid helper.

Driving ban for Blackpool pet shop owner

A Blackpool pet shop owner had been drinking when he crashed into the back of a car, a court was told.

Hedgehog set for internet stardom

This prickly creature is set to become an Internet star - as an adorable video of a hedgehog goes viral...

Henry Wag range to be unveiled at PATS Harrogate

3P Enterprise, the UK distributer of Petmate and Maelson, is set to launch Henry Wag, its own brand of premium pet products and accessories...

Pudsey gives Orijen the thumbs up

Pudsey Bear was at Car-Fest North and took a very keen interest in Orijen’s range of pet foods when he visited the Bern Pet Foods stand! Colin Rodger, director Bern Pet Foods, was on hand to explain the range to him.

The latest trend in natural dog chews

Anco Roots claim to be the latest trend in natural dog chews – 100% natural, untreated tree root for fun, chew and play...

New products from EzyDog

EzyDog has two new products that will be shown at PATS Harrogate next month.

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