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Inflexion Private Equity announced this week that it has invested in Lintbells Limited, producer of the popular YuMOVE and YuMEGA supplements for pets.

Big success predicted for Little BigPaw in 2018
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British pet food brand Little BigPaw is looking forward to a successful 2018 with rapidly expanding UK and International partnerships after collecting a number of impressive industry accolades last year...

Dog advent calendar is a Christmas bestseller

Armitage's Dog Advent Calendar was a big hit with pet owners at Christmas, according to a nationwide bestsellers list...

BSB Products launches Carnilove canned food for cats

Following the growing success of Carnilove dry cat food, now available in independent pet stores throughout the UK, BSB Products is now importing and distributing Carnilove canned wet cat food...

Pet firm named in Top 100 franchise list

The dog walking and pet sitting firm, We Love Pets, has been recognised as one of the UK's top franchises...

National Obesity Awareness Week should include pets

Cotswold RAW has urged the organisers of National Obesity Awareness Week – taking place this week – to include dog eating habits in future to help prevent a rise in the size of the nation's pets...

Natures Menu launches new website

Natures Menu has launched a new website, giving users the chance to see the clear distinction between the company's core brands – Natures Menu Original, Home Prepared, Country Hunter and the recently launched premium cat and dog food range True Instinct...

Fish4Dogs creche has starring role at theatre performance

A dog creche took centre stage at a special theatre performance of ‘The Hundred And One Dalmatians’, in Birmingham, when volunteers from Fish4Dogs gave helping hand to some four-legged VIP guests...

Sharples bring back popular dog toy

Sharples have re-listed the 'Smart y ball’ dog toy from de-list status due to high demand for it from the independent pet specialist channel...

Tetra expands on popular Starter Line aquarium range

Tetra has expanded its popular Starter Line range with an 80L aquarium which comes as a complete set, ideal for providing a simple and safe introduction into the fascinating world of fishkeeping, or giving experienced owners the opportunity to futher their passion...

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High street pet store in danger of closure

A high street pet shop in North-East London may be forced to close down because of plans to turn the building into a restaurant...

Getting fit in 2018 with CSJ

CSJ says dog owners can turn New Year resolutions into reality whilst exercising their pet...

easyJet forms pet-sitting partnership with experts

easyJet has teamed up with TrustedHousesitters in a move that will make it easier for animal lovers to travel the world...

Eukanuba celebrates 7th consecutive year as lead sponsor of Crufts

Eukanuba has announced its 7^th year as lead sponsor at Crufts...

FURminator announced as official grooming partner at Crufts

FURminator has announced it will be returning to Crufts in 2018 as the show’s official grooming partner where it will educate pet owners on the importance of regular grooming and de-shedding sessions...

Royal Canin boosts marketing team

Royal Canin has started the year by making two new appointments in the marketing team, enabling the company to focus ever more clearly on growing business in the specialist pet trade and with dog and cat breeders...

Fabulous free activities at Squire's Pet Weekend

Squire’s Garden Centres in Badshot Lea and Stanmore are holding a special Pets & Aquatics event on Saturday 27^th and Sunday 28^th January...

Fun and healthy treats from Vet's Kitchen

Vet’s Kitchen Little Stars Sensitive+ treats are not only fun, but they’re healthy too...

The best of the previous Pet Trade Xtra

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

Lack of local business blamed for pet shop closure

A pet shop in Oswaldtwistle, Lancashire, has ceased trading, with lack of business in the local area being blamed for the closure...

The biggest UK pet news stories of 2017

It has been an amazing and eventful year for the UK pet industry with companies being bought and sold, as well as scores of exciting and innovative new products being launched. What better way to look back on 2017 than through the best-read stories of the year?

The Top 20 most-read stories revealed

Owner's warning after dog ate dead fish

A grieving pet owner has warned dog walkers to be vigilant after his golden retriever died within minutes of eating a dead fish washed up on a beach...