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An award winning pet supplies shop has opened its second branch in Middlesbrough town centre. Harry’s Pet Emporium is part of the Ingleby Pet Supplies business which won Independent Retailer of the Year in 2015...

Natures Menu celebrates successful launch of True Instinct
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Natures Menu, the UK’s number one and Europe’s leading expert in raw, is celebrating the launch of a new brand, True Instinct. It was the company's most successful PATS to date with hundreds of visitors to the Natures Menu stand, and over 180 True Instinct orders being secured with specialist pet retailers from across the UK...

Pet shop to renew licence to sell puppies despite protests

The owners of a pet shop in Hare Hatch, near Reading, are planning to renew their licence to sell puppies, despite mounting pressure from protesters...

Successful demos prove grooming sector interest grows

One of the many highlights of the record-breaking PATS Telford exhibition was the Grooming Workshop, which attracted packed audiences throughout the two-day show. KD Grooming Studio’s Kelly Davis reveals why there is growing interest in this sector of the trade...

Innovative scheme to support independent pet retailers

Eurostitch Ltd, manufacturer of Lucky Pet premium pet bed range, has devised a unique and innovative scheme to support the independent pet trade in the UK...

Construction of new pet food manufacturing site begins

In a significant boost to its continued growth plans, leading pet food manufacturer Pets Choice has been granted planning permission for a new manufacturing site close to its head office in Blackburn, Lancashire...

Tribal Pets Foods launches TLC for dogs

Tribal Pet Foods is encouraging dog owners to give their pets a little TLC with the launch of an advanced cold-pressed dog food...

Surviving in a 'topsy-turvy' pet trade

Recruitment specialist Lynda Ward, owner of Pet Trade Solutions, is celebrating 35 years in an industry that she describes as being 'topsy-turvy'...

Flopro’s convenient and safe way to wash pets outdoors

Dog owners will welcome the introduction of the new Flopro Pet Clean 360, an ingenious system for gently washing a pet outdoors, quickly and safely avoiding messy bathrooms and blocked plugs...

ROGZ launches new treat puzzle

South African accessories brand ROGZ launched a novel new product on the Christies Direct stand at PATS Telford...

Ceva launches biggest TV advertising campaign to date

Ceva Animal Health has launched its biggest TV advertising campaign to date for its leading veterinary behaviour products, FELIWAY and ADAPTIL...

Group55 are ‘feline’ great after award win

Group55, the company behind Animology, has added to its growing list of product awards by winning the ‘Best New Grooming Product’ award at PATS Telford...

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Pet First Aid course saves pup from choking death

A pet owner saved her puppy’s life after he almost choked to death on a plastic toy – using first aid skills she had learned on a charity course just a week before...

Launch of new SQP Online Training School

Ceva Animal Health has launched a new SQP Online Training School to provide veterinary and animal health professionals with information on canine and feline behaviour...

Tetra's top tips for Autumn pond care

A pond can be a lovely addition to a garden, but as the weather grows colder, it requires a little work to ensure that fish and waters remain happy and healthy during the winter months. To help, Dave Hulse, Tetra’s Technical Consultant offers his top tips on how you can help your consumer’s ponds stay In top shape this autumn...

Feed manufacturer branches out into equine sector

Henry Bell & Co (Grantham) Ltd has extended its portfolio of premium animal feed products to include the new EQUIGLO brand delivering first-class equine nutrition at great value-for-money prices...

Milkies Cat Snacks create lots of interest

One product that created lots of interest at PATS Telford last month was Milkies Cat Snacks from German company Animonda...

Pets at Home to hold Autism hour

Pets at Home has teamed up with leading autism charity, the National Autistic Society, to launch the UK’s first week-long event, where shops and services take 60 minutes to provide autistic people with a break from the usual information overload...

The best of last week's

Dog toy set to take the market by storm in 2018

One of the most talked about new products at PATS Telford was the PetBloon, a colourful and fun dog toy which is set to take the pet market by storm in the year ahead...

Revealed: Secrets of UK's Pet Retailer of the Year

Paws and Claws has been transformed from ailing pet shop into a thriving business, and the change has been so dramatic that this week the store was crowned UK Pet Retailer of the Year at the PetQuip Awards. Owners Jamie and Liz Gleave reveal how independent pet retailers can achieve success in today's challenging times...

Frozzys takes fresh approach to consumer shows

Frozzys aims to spread the word about its popular frozen yoghurt for dogs at consumer shows and country fairs by appointing Chris Prince as its dog show co-ordinator...

Picture round-up from the pet extravaganza

There was so much to see and do over the two days of PATS Telford exhibition. If you weren't lucky enough to make it, here's a picture round-up from Telford...