In This Issue
Landmark event signals shift in pet care priorities
PIF to support UK pet businesses at Interzoo
Pet shop window to be restored after lorry smash
Revealed: Britain’s boom in dog ownership
Retailer responds to ‘stop sale of live animals’ protests
Pets-for-sale warning as puppy scams soar by 400% 
How a puppy is purchased shapes its health later in life
CASCO Pet expands with new shelters division
Pets at Home still on course to post £92 million profit
EzyDog UK unveils new Essentials Range
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Dogs Trust takes centre stage at Ideal Home Show
PATS 2026 renews partnership with Birmingham Dogs Home
Animus SkinBond: the pet owner's first-aid kit essential
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Independent pet shop for sale after 45 years trading
Long-established family-run aquatics shop for sale
Butternut Box incorporates microalgae into meals
Vet prescription charges to be capped in new crackdown
Doodles display higher levels of undesirable behaviour
Did you spot this April Fool's story from Dorwest Herbs?
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Landmark event signals shift in pet care priorities

Pet Remedy brought together some of the world’s leading animal behaviourists, vets and welfare experts for its first ever Emotional Wellbeing in Animals Conference, marking what many delegates described as a pivotal moment for the pet care sector...

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PIF to support UK pet businesses at Interzoo

The Pet Industry Federation will be exhibiting at Interzoo 2026, taking place in Nuremberg from 12-15 May. The trade association will be supporting both UK businesses looking to export and international companies seeking to bring products into the UK market...

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Pet shop window to be restored after lorry smash

Family-run Marlborough Pets, located in a Grade II-listed building in the Wiltshire market town, is recovering after a lorry smashed into nearby scaffolding, destroying windows, doors and roof tiles of several shops...

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Revealed: Britain’s boom in dog ownership

New figures from UK Pet Food show the UK dog population has increased by three million over the past five years. The organisation’s latest Pet Population Survey for 2026 estimates there are now around 15.5 million dogs living in UK households, up from 12.5 million in 2021, highlighting dogs’ growing role at the heart of modern life.

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Retailer responds to ‘stop sale of live animals’ protests

Pets at Home has responded to demonstrations outside its stores where protestors demanded a ban on the sale of living animals. The protests by a group calling itself Rescue Not Retail coincided with James Bailey starting his role as the retailer’s new CEO...

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Pets-for-sale warning as puppy scams soar by 400% 

A new report has revealed an alarming 400% increase in the amount stolen from people who believed they were purchasing a pet. Nearly £160,000 was stolen between January and March 2026 from customers responding to listings on social media and online selling platforms offering pets for sale, compared to £29,735 reported in the final three months of 2025.

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How a puppy is purchased shapes its health later in life

New research from the Royal Veterinary College has revealed that puppies bought from illegal or low-welfare sources are more likely to experience health problems later in life, regardless of whether they go on to live in caring home environments...

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CASCO Pet expands with new shelters division

CASCO Pet has expanded into the animal shelters sector with the launch of a dedicated new division focused on welfare-driven housing solutions...

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Pets at Home still on course to post £92 million profit

Pets at Home has said it remains on track to post an underlying pre-tax profit of £92 million for the year to 26 March, in line with previous guidance...

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EzyDog UK unveils new Essentials Range

EzyDog UK has launched its new Essentials Range, a thoughtfully designed collection that brings together everyday dog walking gear with the perfect balance of quality, simplicity, and affordability...

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Did you spot this April Fool's story from Dorwest Herbs?

Award-winning herbal pet care experts at Dorwest Herbs have announced a revolutionary addition to its bestselling ranges. Hand-picked by vets straight from the lush, rolling fields of Dorset, Tasty Grass is a ground-breaking new snacky delight for your dog – from lawn to bowl...

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