In This Issue
Specially-installed ‘mega’ freezer boosts business at award-winning pet store
Barking Bakery goes international with popular dog cakes
Largest number of UK pet suppliers head to Zoomark
Company of Animals launches Baskerville Ultra Muzzle
Renewed boost to international interest in PATS
Podium Pet Products attending Zoomark with British group
Fish4Dogs celebrates new trading partnership in UAE
Pet products feature on new BBC1 TV programme
How have pet products fared on the show so far? Find out on BBC iplayer
Say no to prize goldfish at fairs, says OATA
Chuckit! teams up with expert pho-dog-grapher Emma Bearman to help owners show off their pups’ best angle
PIF launches qualification for reptiles and small animals
Dog group behaviour seminar for pet professionals
Pet accessory brand signs up two major distributors
Golden Paste Co goes green with environmental policy review
Poppy’s Picnic goes for the double in business awards
Vitalin go ‘Gung-Ho!’ for Jerry Green Dog Rescue
Dog Instagram sensation Cockerpoo Marley checks out new pet friendly holiday park
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Owner claims dog ‘almost died’ after visit to Pets at Home store
FirstVet, the Swedish video platform that connects pet owners with vets on-demand, comes to the UK
Brambles PAW giveaways during Hedgehog Awareness Week – worth over £700!
Pet behaviourist lifts the lids on cats’ eating habits
Top handlers at Sheepdog Trials
Over 40 million birds have vanished from UK skies in just 50 years
European College status for vetrinary specialists
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Advertising watchdog warns CEVA over Adaptil claims
Suspended prison sentence for thief who stole from Pets at Home store
Henry Bell launches own wild bird care brand
Natures Menu expands Natural Raw Nuggets Range
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Specially-installed ‘mega’ freezer boosts business at award-winning pet store

 

An award-winning pet store has installed a specially-designed ‘mega’ freezer called the ‘Beast’ to cope with the growing demand for raw food.  And Devon-based Redpaw Products is already reaping the benefits  with increased sales...

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Barking Bakery goes international with popular dog cakes
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With sales of its highly popular cakes for dogs more than doubling in the past year, The Barking Bakery is now aiming to go international. Managing director Michelle Turnbull will be meeting prospective distributors  whilst visiting  Zoomark in Bologna, Italy, next week...

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Largest number of UK pet suppliers head to Zoomark

 

The largest number of UK pet product suppliers and manufacturers are heading off to Bologna in Italy to exhibit as part of the British group organised by the PetQuip export association at Zoomark...

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Company of Animals launches Baskerville Ultra Muzzle
 

Company of Animals will be launching its new and improved Baskerville Ultra Muzzle at Zoomark. The innovative new design incorporates new features to improve ease for the user and dog comfort, whilst retaining the product promise of safety first.

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Renewed boost to international interest in PATS

 

The UK’s number one pet trade shows – PATS Telford and PATS Sandown – are set to have a strong international presence with a growing number of pet buyers and exhibitors from around the world expected to attend the shows...

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Podium Pet Products attending Zoomark with British group

Podium Pet Products, which includes the popular Dog Rocks brand, is attending Zoomark which takes place from Monday 6 to Thursday 9 May 2019 in Bologna. The attendance reflects the company's broader ambition and commitment to growth within international pet markets.

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Fish4Dogs celebrates new trading partnership in UAE
 

Fish4Dogs celebrated a new trading partnership in the United Arab Emirates in fine style by hosting a  ‘discovery event’ at the elite Dubai Polo and Equestrian Club...

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Pet products feature on new BBC1 TV programme

Innovative UK pet products, including items from Pet Rebellion and Henry Wag, are becoming the stars of a new day-time BBC1 TV series called ‘The Customer Is Always Right’...

 

 

The Henry Wag Noodle Glove Dog Drying Towel will be presented by Grant Rogers (above right) on Friday's programme at 11 am.

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How have pet products fared on the show so far? Find out on BBC iplayer
 

There has been at least one winning pet product on the new BBC1 day-time hit show 'The Customer Is Always Right'. Find out by tuning into BBC iplayer...

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Say no to prize goldfish at fairs, says OATA
 

The Ornamental Aquatic Trade Association is urging people to refuse to accept prize live fish at fairs and is calling on local authorities to support its position that fish should not be given away in this way at places like fairgrounds...

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Chuckit! teams up with expert pho-dog-grapher Emma Bearman to help owners show off their pups’ best angle

 

Chuckit! has teamed up with specialist canine photographer, Emma Bearman to judge the entries of this year’s Chuckit! Challenge competition, as well sharing her top pho-dog-graphy tips to help owners capture a winning shot...

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PIF launches qualification for reptiles and small animals
 

The Pet Industry Federation has developed specialisms in the City & Guilds Level 2 Certificate of Technical Competence in Health and Husbandry qualification for reptiles and small mammals, as part of its package of benefits to help businesses comply with the new Animal Activities Licensing regulations...

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Dog group behaviour seminar for pet professionals

 

The Pet Industry Federation has announced details of a seminar on canine behaviour in a group setting, aimed at businesses such as dog daycares, home boarders and dog walkers, where understanding dogs’ temperament in an environment that includes a mix of dogs is crucial to maintaining harmony and safeguarding welfare...

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Pet accessory brand signs up two major distributors
 

Dogrobes will now be distributed by the UK arm of Orvis, an American family-owned retail and mail-order business specialising in high-end fly fishing, hunting and sporting goods as well as pet accessories and treats for dogs. The company's second contract is with family business and wholesaler, IMS Europe, which was set up in 1992 to sell to the Healthcare Sector...

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Golden Paste Co goes green with environmental policy review

 

The Golden Paste Company has undergone a complete environmental policy review to address its packaging impact on the environment, with changes to packaging across the product range for equine, pets and humans...

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Poppy’s Picnic goes for the double in business awards
 

Poppy’s Picnic has been nominated for an award in two categories at the Wiltshire Business of the Year Awards, which are celebrating their 25th anniversary this year...

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Vitalin go ‘Gung-Ho!’ for Jerry Green Dog Rescue

 

Not all heroes wear capes. Some wear running vests, swimsuits, parachutes or fancy dress…and that’s exactly what employees of Vitalin Pet Food recently did for Jerry Green Dog Rescue...

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Dog Instagram sensation Cockerpoo Marley checks out new pet friendly holiday park

 

Insta-famous Cockerpoo Marley, who has more than 45,000 followers, was the first four legged visitor to Darwin Escapes’ new holiday park in Pentney, Kings Lynn which is home to 80 letting lodges and 38 owners’ lodges...

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