In This Issue
Exports set to soar as overseas pet firms buy British
PATS goes international as more European buyers look set to visit Telford show in September
Pet industry unites to create vision for improving rabbit welfare
Vets make plea to pet owners during Rabbit Awareness Week
Robotic pets will never replace real cats and dogs, says charity
Former Pets at Home boss tasked with transforming Tesco UK
Pet food brand produces new toy collection for Asda
Britain prepares for next month’s Bring Your Dog To Work Day
Vet's Kitchen introduces small and perfectly formed treat
Senior appointments at Forthglade following 50% growth
WhitePython launches new packaging for dried food range
King British launches free support package for retailers
The Pet Charity appoints Professor Peter Neville as trustee
Johnston & Jeff's new wood shop ensures high quality products
ANIMAT expands its range as demand soars post PATS
Axa pet insurance customers face price rise of up to £2,000
Win over £1,000 worth of 4fleas stock from Johnson's
Poisoned sausages found by dog walker as pet falls ill
Pets at Home people director set to join car rental company
‘Billy No Mates’ takes everyone by surprise
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Exports set to soar as overseas pet firms buy British


Pet products invented and manufactured in the UK are becoming more popular with international buyers with exports predicted to rise dramatically in the next year. That's the feeling among British companies who exhibited at the Zoomark trade exhibition in Italy...
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PATS goes international as more European buyers look set to visit Telford show in September
A growing number of distributors and large retailers from around the world look set to attend PATS Telford in September as the event builds on its reputation of becoming an international pet trade show...
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Pet industry unites to create vision for improving rabbit welfare
Better standards agreed by pet trade, breeders, animal welfare and rescue organisations, and vets.


Animal welfare organisations, welfare scientists, breeders, the pet industry and the veterinary profession have come together to agree on a vision for improving rabbit welfare...
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Vets make plea to pet owners during Rabbit Awareness Week
 
Following a British Veterinary Association (BVA) survey last year that showed 1 in 5 British vets are concerned about rabbits kept as pets, vets are urging owners to give some thought to lonely rabbits and rabbit welfare generally during Rabbit Awareness Week (May 9-17)...
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Robotic pets will never replace real cats and dogs, says charity


Animal welfare charity Cats Protection predicts that robotic pets will never replace real dogs and cats despite claims to the contrary from a leading university researcher...
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Former Pets at Home boss tasked with transforming Tesco UK

Matt Davies, the former boss of Pets at Home, has started work on transforming the fortunes of troubled supermarket group Tesco. As the new head of the company's UK and Irish business, Davies has taken on a massive task.

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Pet food brand produces new toy collection for Asda
Leading UK pet food brand, Webbox, has announced the introduction of a new toy collection, in conjunction with ASDA supermarkets...
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Britain prepares for next month’s Bring Your Dog To Work Day



Following the success of last year’s most memorable day at the office, Britain is getting set for next month’s Bring Your Dog To Work Day. On Friday, June 26, businesses from across the UK will welcome their dog loving employees into the workplace, along with their four-legged companions.

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Vet's Kitchen introduces small and perfectly formed treat
 
The development team at Vet’s Kitchen has created what it believes to be the perfect dog treat – in size, shape, consistency and recipe – called Little Stars...
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Senior appointments at Forthglade following 50% growth


Forthglade Natural Pet Foods has boosted its team with senior appointments across sales, marketing and the production division. It follows impressive year-on-year growth of 50% by the Devon-based company...
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WhitePython launches new packaging for dried food range

The 100% natural food range from WhitePython has received a new makeover with its key eco-friendly customers in mind. The natural looking boxes printed in single colour offer a premium, simple and professional approach...
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