In This Issue
Tougher controls to stamp out backstreet breeders
New 'puppy farming' plans don't go far enough
Jollyes takes disciplinary action over controversial poster
Pedigree Wholesale takes new apprenticeship approach
50% rise in pets given as gifts
Lintbells impresses with national 'one to watch' accolade
Independent dog treat manufacturer gets European boost
Observation shows Eukanuba extends life expectancy of dogs
Tetra introduces New Starter Line Aquarium
Happy Christmas from Pet Trade Xtra
Pets at Home signs up to Brighouse retail development
New small animal treats from Mr Johnson’s
OATA welcomes sentence on illegal coral trader
Dog gets wobbles after wolfing down 22 hair bobbles
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Tougher controls to stamp out backstreet breeders


Tougher dog breeding licensing to protect the welfare of puppies from back street breeders will be introduced under proposals announced earlier this week...
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New 'puppy farming' plans don't go far enough
New proposals aimed at tackling puppy farming issues won't make any noticeable difference, according to leading campaigner Marc Abraham.The founder of PupAid says: "To really make a difference we need a ban on 3rd party puppy sales so buyers can only purchase direct from breeder or adopt from rescue."
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Jollyes takes disciplinary action over controversial poster
 
Jollyes Pet Superstores said it has taken disciplinary action following complaints about a sign in its Bedford branch, which claimed ‘Pets make great Christmas presents’...
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Pedigree Wholesale takes new apprenticeship approach


Pedigree Wholesale has been working in conjunction with Vision Apprentices and Nottingham City Council to help local unemployed residents return to the workplace...
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50% rise in pets given as gifts
Vet charity warns against giving animals as Christmas gifts, to avoid fuelling welfare crisis
 
A 2015 report reveals a shocking 1.3 million people have received pets as presents – a 50% increase since 2012, new research by PDSA has shown...
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Lintbells impresses with national 'one to watch' accolade


Hertfordshire-based pet care company Lintbells– has made ‘The Sunday Times Fast Track Ones to Watch’ list...
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Independent dog treat manufacturer gets European boost


Within a year of moving in to its purpose built production unit, The Innocent Pet Care Company has received significant European funding which has enabled it to treble its capacity...
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Observation shows Eukanuba extends life expectancy of dogs


A 10-year study has revealed that nearly 90% of Labrador Retrievers fed with Eukanuba, together with appropriate care, lived beyond the breed’s typical 12-year life expectancy...
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Tetra introduces New Starter Line Aquarium


Tetra has created the perfect starter package ideal for those wanting to take up fishkeeping as a New Year hobby. The new Starter Line 54L aquarium has everything your customers need to get started including the relevant equipment, feed and care products...
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