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In This Issue
'Not enough exhibitors' at Aquatics Live
Raising the standards of training will improve dog welfare
Stock up on bird food as demand rises
Performing dog trio set for stardom
Insight into the booming reptile trade
Pet product inventors get chance to showcase ideas
Increased investment for Bucktons pigeon feeds
Hollings site set to triple in size
DNA database to catch fouling dogs
Pets set for a pampering this Christmas
Fitting tribute to fallen animal friends
Vets urged to read shocking PDSA Wellbeing report
Verm-X for Poultry, Ducks & Fowl celebrates 10 years
Fun stories
Glamorous fashion shoot at CatWalk pet shop
 

The aptly-named CatWalk Pets & Aquatics store in Essex was the unlikely setting for a glamorous fashion shoot at the weekend...
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The power of Facebook leads to 'pet success'
 

A father's bet with his children backfired after a picture of them holding up a sign pleading for a cat received over 117,000 'likes' on Facebook...
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Pets set for a pampering this Christmas

Britain's shoppers are more likely to buy gifts for their pets than they are for their grandparents this Christmas.

A report by SAS and Verdict found that 15.8% of 10,000 shoppers surveyed said they were buying presents for their pets this year, compared to 14.3% buying for grandparents.

Despite the tough economic climate, consumers are still predicted to spend £86 billion during the festive season, an increase of 1% from last year.

Tech-savvy shoppers are increasingly using their mobile devices and tablets to research and purchase gifts, and retailers offering in-store collection services will triumph over extreme weather conditions.

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