In This Issue
Dogs Trust takes centre stage with ‘Bark Yard’ garden
Pawer Water launches Puppy Advanced Formula
WildWash introduces new 500ml Magic Mud
Stylish collars and leads for adventurous dogs
Direct4Pet give tips for travelling with pets this summer
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Burgess strengthens team with new appointments
Glowcroft joins PIF as Associate Member
Nearly 800 dogs go missing at top UK hiking spots each year
Nearly half of Brits would ditch a partner if pet disapproved
Tom Bootsma becomes co-owner of Aquaja
RVC launches biobank to improve pet cancer care
The best of last edition of Pet Trade Xtra
Popular pet shop owner puts business up for sale
Assisi Pet Care acquires dog treat brand NAW
Raw pet food firms adopt manufacturing standard
UK to build Europe's largest cultivated meat facility
Jollyes confirms Adam Dury as chief executive officer
Independent pet shops warn flea treatment reclassification will push up costs
Established aquatic and pet business for sale
Quality is biggest factor driving pet product purchases
Final tickets available for Business of Pets Conference
Frozzys launches Happy Gut Protein Bites
The Nutriment Company acquires online retailer
Rosewood Pet Products scores viral social media success
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Independent pet shops warn flea treatment reclassification will push up costs

A leading independent retailers association is calling on the government to halt plans that could remove common flea treatments from pet shop shelves, warning the move would damage high street businesses and leave pet owners facing higher costs...

Andrew Goodacre, CEO of The British Independent Retailers Association, said: “Independent pet shops are community assets. Removing flea treatments from their shelves, through a regulatory process that has involved no retail impact assessment and no meaningful consultation with our sector, is simply wrong.”

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Established aquatic and pet business for sale

A rare opportunity to acquire a thriving, long-established aquatic and pet retail business alongside a spacious 4-bedroom home, all set within approximately 3 acres in North Yorkshire, has become available...

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Quality is biggest factor driving pet product purchases

Quality is now the single biggest factor driving pet product purchases in the UK, with trust and knowledgeable service close behind, according to a major new survey commissioned by Johnson's Veterinary Products...

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Final tickets available for Business of Pets Conference

With just two weeks to go, final tickets are now available for the Pet Industry Federation’s Business of Pets Conference 2026, taking place on 3 and 4 June at the Cranfield University Management Development Centre near Milton Keynes...

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Frozzys launches Happy Gut Protein Bites
 

Frozzys has expanded its functionally focused ‘Happy Gut’ range with its new high fibre, protein rich Happy Gut Protein Bites. The 100g bags are available in three irresistible flavours – Turkey, Duck and Salmon and retail at £3.49...

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The Nutriment Company acquires online retailer

The Nutriment Company, one of Europe's leading suppliers of premium natural pet food, is acquiring the German online shop Frostfutter Perleberg from K&K Petfood GmbH...

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Rosewood Pet Products scores viral social media success
 

Rosewood Pet Products is celebrating a major social media milestone after a light-hearted office video asking viewers to 'Guess Rodney’s Owner' went viral across Instagram and TikTok...

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Dogs Trust takes centre stage with ‘Bark Yard’ garden

Dogs Trust will be at the Ideal Home Show Scotland this weekend with The Bark Yard, a new feature for 2026 that puts dogs at the heart of home and garden design...

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Pawer Water launches Puppy Advanced Formula

Pet wellness hydration brand Pawer Water has launched its Puppy Advanced Milk Formula, a daily supplement created for puppies of all breeds from 12 weeks onwards. 

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WildWash introduces new 500ml Magic Mud

WildWash has launched a new size 500ml Magic Mud for Dogs & Cats, offering pet owners a more convenient way to enjoy one of the brand’s most loved grooming treatments at home...

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Stylish collars and leads for adventurous dogs
 

For British dog accessory brand Trinkety Paws, creating products that are both practical and stylish for real adventures has always been at the heart of the business...

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Direct4Pet give tips for travelling with pets this summer

Garry Howard, director of veterinary-approved online retailer Direct4Pet, gives advice to pet parents travelling with their cats and dogs this holiday season...

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