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Award-winning pet retail chain Jollyes will be offering cheaper vet services when it opens its newest shop – the 102nd store in its portfolio – in Northampton tomorrow (Friday)...

New pet accessory business has story to tell
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Looking for dog products that are British made, high quality and distinctive, well then look no further than newcomers Storeys and Tails. Debuting for the first time at this year’s PATS and Glee they are the story (pun intended) we have all been waiting for...

Renewed boost to international interest in PATS

PATS 2024 – the Pet & Aquatics Trade Show – is set to have a strong international presence with a growing number of pet buyers and exhibitors from around the world expected to attend the new three-day show taking place at Telford International Centre from Sunday 29th September to Tuesday 1st October...

Barcelona-based Rob James, of Petwork Marketing, and Spanish pet shop owner Mireia Sabate De Vale are regular visitors to PATS.

PetQuip Awards 2024 now open for entries

PetQuip has announced that entries are now welcome as the association’s prestigious awards are launched...

PIF reveals headline sponsor for Business of Pets Conference

PIF has announced Worldpay, a leading global card payment provider, as the headline sponsor for its Business of Pets conference in June.

Tillymint Communications has excellence in its sights

Marketing and public relations consultant Tillymint Communications has made the finals of a prestigious industry award – for the third year running...

The company, run by Alison Gallagher-Hughes, has been shortlisted in the Independent Practitioner category of the CIPR Excellence Awards.

Nutriment rebrands raw pet food for the modern pet owner

Nutriment, a pioneer and innovator in the field of raw pet food, has announced a rebrand in response to the ever-evolving landscape of raw pet feeding...

Building a new kind of dog walking business

A Cambridge couple have embarked on an exciting journey to build a new kind of dog walking business with their company Paws Let Loose...

DotDotPet launches new Multifit Gummies treat range

Eco conscious wellness and lifestyle brand DotDotPet, which has experienced impressive growth since launching at PATS Telford last October, has introduced a new Multifit Gummies treat range for cats and dogs...

Organic specialist partners with pet firm Fettle

Daylesford Organic, a celebrated name in the realm of organic farming and premium produce, has partnered with Fettle, a leading manufacturer of 100% natural, wholefood pet toppers & supplements...

Introducing new Petello Nobblys Dental Dog Chew flavours

Nobblys has launched multiple range extensions to its range of dental dog chews. These vegetarian, gluten-free chews come in a fun and unique shape with their signature nobbles to help fight plaque and tartar build-up, and prevent boredom...

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Designer dog breeds at high risk of tick infestation

New research from the Royal Veterinary College has revealed that designer cross breeds, including Cavapoo, Cockapoo, Goldendoodle and Cavachons have higher risk of becoming infested by ticks due to their Poodle parentage...

BETA International announces Medical Detection Dogs as Charity of the Year

BETA International has announced that its chosen charity for 2024 will be Medical Detection Dogs, a charity that's close to the hearts of many members of the equestrian community...

Petpals manager runs London Marathon for Cats Protection

The team at Petpals, both at the head office and franchisees throughout the network, proudly rallied behind Tracey Dawber, Franchise Support Manager, as she successfully completed this year’s London Marathon on Sunday...

Maidenhead Aquatics introduces fishkeeping app

Leading retailer Maidenhead Aquatics, which is celebrating its 40th anniversary this year, has launched a new app for fishkeepers...

High Wycombe Vets to host Emergency CPD day

Hamilton Specialist Referrals has announced a comprehensive CPD day focusing on emergency patients on 23 May 2024 at the Holiday Inn in High Wycombe...

Winners of the Agria Vet Community Awards 2024

The winners of the eighth Northern Ireland Agria Vet Community Awards (formerly NIVNOTY) were crowned at a glittering ceremony in Belfast...

Bira launches 'High Street Matters' Podcast

The British Independent Retailers Association is giving independent businesses across the UK a powerful new resource with the launch of its "High Street Matters" podcast...

The best of last edition of Pet Trade Xtra

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

On-line pet food suppliers found to be selling illegal products

Home-based online pet food suppliers are being reminded of the importance of ensuring that the products that they sell are legal after 10 were found to be selling products that were not legally compliant with product labelling requirements...

HayPigs! celebrates 'remarkable' 7th anniversary

As award-winning small animal specialist brand HayPigs! celebrates its 7th anniversary, founder Rik Cridland admits it has been ‘bloody hard’ running the business during such turbulent times.

PIF reveals programme for Business of Pets conference

The Pet Industry Federation has announced the programme of talks and workshops that will be involved in its Business of Pets conference, taking place over two days from Wednesday 5 to Thursday 6 June at the Cranfield Management Development Centre near Milton Keynes.

Johnson's bolsters balm range with two new products

Johnson’s Veterinary Products has added to its extensive health and wellbeing range with the introduction of two new balms aimed at dogs, cats and small animals...

Dog walking gloves earn glowing praise

SkooGo Dog Walking Pocket Gloves from No Fuss Fill have become an approved product by an award-winning association after impressing its founder...