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The owners of Pettitt and Boo, a popular pet shop in the heart of the picturesque seaside town of Cromer on the North Norfolk coast, have announced that the business is being offered for sale...

Pets at Home opens new concept store in Hull

Pets at Home has opened a new look Pet Care Centre at Anlaby Retail Park near Hull after a total refurbishment of the store including a new concept design. The centre features a state-of-the-art veterinary practice...

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Natural Instinct acquired by The Nutriment Company

Premium natural pet food provider The Nutriment Company has completed the acquisition of UK-based raw pet food firm Natural Instinct...

Countdown on before entries close for PIF Awards 2024

There is just over a month to go until entries close for the Pet Industry Federation Awards 2024. With a range of 22 categories, including two new categories, the PIF Awards are a great showcase for excellence in the pet industry and highlight this year’s inspirational success stories.

Dechra announces upcoming acquisition of Invetx

Dechra Pharmaceuticals Limited has announced the upcoming acquisition of Invetx, in line with long term strategy to be an innovation leader in companion animal health...

Enrichment toy takes pet industry by storm

Play9 has announced that its revolutionary enrichment toy, the Roolo, is now available at over 150 Pets Corner stores nationwide...

Lily's Kitchen launches Dogs Trust Dinner recipe

Lily’s Kitchen is launching a Limited Edition Dogs Trust Dinner recipe for dogs in support of its partnership with Dogs Trust, the UK’s leading dog welfare charity...

PetQuip hosts UK pavilion at Pet Fair South East Asia

PetQuip has announced the line-up of exhibitors for its first-ever UK Pavilion to be staged at Pet Fair South East Asia, Bangkok from 30 October to 1 November...

Introducing new Cooper & Co Dental and Fussy dog treats

Pedigree Wholesale has extended its Cooper & Co range with two new lines to the dog treat range, which are crafted in Devon using only the finest quality ingredients sourced in the UK...

Donald Cooke to distribute popular Macahl ranges

Donald Cooke Ltd has announced a new partnership with Macahl (Mac Animal Health Ltd) to distribute the Oralade Active rehydration drinks and the Vets Menu Gravy ranges to the UK pet trade...

DogFriendly Awards get set for biggest-ever year

The 12th Annual DogFriendly Awards will open for public voting on 1st August, which will also mark the 21st anniversary of the DogFriendly directory...

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Global pet economy to grow to $500 billion in revenue

The global pet industry will expand by more than 45% over the next six years, surpassing $500 billion by 2030, according to a new report from Bloomberg Intelligence (BI)...

Independent pet shop set to close after 27 years

An family-run pet shop in the Oxfordshire market town of Witney is closing down at the end of this month after 27 years of trading...

BVA launches new policy position on diet choices for cats and dogs

The British Veterinary Association (BVA) is calling on the profession to support pet owners in choosing a healthy, sustainable diet for their cats and dogs...

Vet warns of dangers of exercising dogs in hot weather

With warmer weather finally arriving this summer, a leading veterinary charity is warning dog owners to be cautious when exercising their pets in the heat...

President thanks LCOS Committee and sponsors CSJ

Caroline Campbell, President of the Labrador Club of Scotland, reported a fine day and friendly atmosphere at the club’s Open Show...

The best of last edition of Pet Trade Xtra

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

Power Pet Brands Ltd announces sale of HOWND to Pets Choice

Power Pet Brands Ltd has agreed to sell HOWND – the multi award-winning brand for dogs -– to leading industry supplier Pets Choice. Known for using exclusively plant-based ingredients, HOWND has been dedicated since its inception to enhancing the health and wellbeing of dogs without causing harm to other animals. Co-founders Jo Amit and Mark Hirschel launched HOWND in 2015...

Award-winning retailer launches free poo bag giveaway

Award-winning retailer Jollyes will open its next new store at Unit 2, Grimshaw Park, Lower Audley Street, Blackburn tomorrow (Friday 26 July) with an important giveaway for dog owners across the UK...

Cultivated pet food given UK clearance

Meatly has received regulatory clearance to sell cultivated meat for pet food in the UK, making it the first in the world to get authorisation for this type of product...

Ex-pro footballer launches pet wellness brand

Ex-professional footballer turned entrepreneur Neil Yadolahi has created an innovative pet nutrition range called Well Paws following the illness of his dog Alfie...