Newsletter - Pet Trade Xtra

Family-owned pet chain Just for Pets has just announced its transition to a more natural, sustainable approach to both products and practice, with the launch of its ‘No More Rawhide’ campaign — placing a ban on any future sales of rawhide products across the chain...

Pets at Home reveals record financial results

The UK’s leading pet retail group Pets at Home has experienced a record year driven by the surge in pet ownership and increased market share. Group revenues were up 15.3% to £1,317.8m and pre-tax profit up 39.8% to £148.7m...

Jollyes celebrates Platinum Jubilee with free corgi grooming

Nationwide pet store Jollyes is offering a free pamper and groom for corgis in the month of June so they can celebrate the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee in style...

Major pet brands book stands at PATS Telford 2022

Bookings for PATS Telford, which takes place on 25th-26th September 2022, are gathering pace as the UK pet industry looks forward to launching hundreds of new products into the marketplace...

Get paid £5,000 to eat dog food for five days

How does £5,000 for five days’ work sound? Well, that’s the fee on offer from pet brand OMNI, which is recruiting for a unique tester of its dog food...

Suppliers and retailers urged to enter PetQuip Awards
Closing date for entries: is 30th June

As entries start to be submitted for this year's PetQuip Awards, companies are being urged to put themselves forward for an impressive list of prestigious accolades...

Boom in designer dogs could see rise in welfare issues

A new study by the Royal Veterinary College suggests that increased demand for designer crossbreed dogs poses a significant risk to the health and welfare of these animals...

£10m expansion underway at vet hospital

One of the largest specialist vet referrals centres in the UK, Southern Counties Veterinary Specialist (SCVS) in Ringwood, Hampshire, is undergoing an extensive expansion, doubling the current premises to 30,000 ft²...

Beco launch new treats including first insect-based recipe

Beco is launching its first ever range of treats with four nutritious recipes designed to help dogs master skills through positive reinforcement...

Guide for people thinking of training to become dog groomer

The iPET Network has released a comprehensive guide for anyone thinking about choosing a career in dog grooming...

Almo Nature donates meals to Ukrainian pets

Almo Nature took action with its Companion Animal for Life Project to provide help to Ukrainian cats and dogs by donating a full truckload of Almo Nature dry pet food, equivalent to over 75.000 meals...

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Ceva bolsters behaviour range

Ceva Animal Health has bolstered its leading behaviour range with the launch of FELIWAYHelp!, the ideal solution to support cats during temporary stressful situations...

WildWash wins enterprise award

WildWash has won a UK Enterprise Award, hosted by SME News, being recognised as the Best Natural Pet Shampoo Company – London...

Award-winning animal attraction celebrates

Kew Little Pigs staff, friends and supporters in Amersham enjoyed a fun summer party to celebrate recent achievements and developments...

New research reveals risk factors to tortoises

New research from the Royal Veterinary College has revealed the factors contributing to sickness and mortality in captive tortoises in the United Kingdom during and post brumation...

Owners encouraged to have pet-safe Jubilee weekend

As the Queen's Platinum Jubilee weekend approaches the PDSA is encouraging pet owners to keep their furry friends out of harm’s way...

CSJ feeds champions in all canine sports

In the 24 years since Ceri Rundle and her father were struggling to find good food at an affordable price for their working Border Collies the word has spread about their CSJ products throughout all canine activities...

The best of last week's Pet Trade Xtra

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

Pets at Home invests in leading sustainable pet accessories brand Project Blu

Pets at Home Group has made a strategic investment in Project Blu, a leading eco-conscious supplier of branded pet accessories...

Pet firm boss appears on popular daytime TV show

Gemma Stocks, founder of Newcastle-based Herbal Dog Co, has made a guest appearance on daytime TV show, Steph’s Packed Lunch...

Natural Cornish Pet adds to popular natural treats range

Award-winning Natural Cornish Pet has added to its range of natural treats by introducing two new varieties of 100% sweet potato treats...

TV star endorses launch of Harringtons supplements

Harringtons has added to its popular Advanced Science Range with its latest supplement launch, which has been endorsed by Peter Wright, star of TV's The Yorkshire Vet...

Ice cream treat for dogs at new pet store

Just for Pets opened its doors in Witney, Oxfordshire in March this year and the new store welcomed the arrival of warm weather with its own ice cream bike for dogs.