http://www.petbusinessworld.co.uk/templates/default/news-rss.inc.php?cat=1 Pet Business World - Latest News Feed en-us Fri, 26 Apr 2013 15:04:33 BST Fri, 26 Apr 2013 15:04:33 BST http://www.petbusinessworld.co.uk sales@petbusinessworld.co.uk sales@petbusinessworld.co.uk http://www.petbusinessworld.co.uk/news/feed/new-quality-standard-for-groomers The Pet Industry Federation launches a Quality Assurance Standard for Groomers this weekend to lift public confidence in the grooming industry. http://www.petbusinessworld.co.uk/news/feed/pufferfish-soar-as-predators-vanish Populations of pufferfish have soared in the Arabian sea off Kerala, possibly due to a sharp decline in its natural predators, reports a study by the Central Marine Fisheries Research Institute in Current Science. http://www.petbusinessworld.co.uk/news/feed/pet-first-aid-course-launched Wallace Cameron celebrated the launch of its pet first aid course in style, with dog owners and people from the pet industry turning up to discover more about the course and enjoy the evening’s celebrations. http://www.petbusinessworld.co.uk/news/feed/cancer-treatments-for-pets-gaining-prominence As more and more resources are devoted to treating pets with serious illnesses, the lines between human and veterinary oncology are blurring, the Wall Street Journal reports. http://www.petbusinessworld.co.uk/news/feed/beta-returns-from-successful-german-trade-trip The British Equestrian Trade Association (BETA) has returned from a trade mission to Equitana, Germany, where it accompanied a group of 35 exhibitors and also promoted goods and services for companies unable to attend. http://www.petbusinessworld.co.uk/news/feed/triple-milestone-for-royal-bath-society The Royal Bath & West of England Society marks its 150th anniversary this year, celebrates a 70% rise in UK female farriers, and hosts the finals of the British Farrier and Blacksmith Association National Championships. http://www.petbusinessworld.co.uk/news/feed/the-science-is-in---fish-don-t-feel-pain A team of scientists has concluded that fish do not experience conscious feelings or pain when hooked. http://www.petbusinessworld.co.uk/news/feed/rspca-investigates-pup-death-after-grooming-visit The RSPCA is investigating an incident in which a dog died, allegedly following a visit to a dog grooming parlour in south London. http://www.petbusinessworld.co.uk/news/feed/asa-rules-against-nestl--purina-go-cat-tv-ad The Advertising Standards Authority (ASA) has ruled that a Nestlé Purina Petcare TV ad was ‘misleading’ and cannot ‘be broadcast again in its current form’. http://www.petbusinessworld.co.uk/news/feed/one-day-microchipping-workshop The Pet Industry Federation is running a one-day companion animal microchipping workshop at its offices in Bedford on Monday, June 24. http://www.petbusinessworld.co.uk/news/feed/pet-accessories-manufacturer-rewards-long-service Vanessa Curl and Terry Bates are celebrating a combined 65 years (40 years for Vanessa and 25 years for Terry) working at Midlands-based pet accessories company Ancol Pet Products. http://www.petbusinessworld.co.uk/news/feed/hunt-for-little-pooch-with-character Little Pooch Dog Boutique is launching a nationwide search for The Face Of Little Pooch 2013. http://www.petbusinessworld.co.uk/news/feed/bird-trade-on-agenda-at-animal-welfare-forum In light of the increasing popularity of the annual Animal Welfare Foundation Discussion Forum in recent years and to celebrate the charity’s 30th anniversary, the event will move to a bigger venue in London and opens its doors to a wider audience. http://www.petbusinessworld.co.uk/news/feed/pussy-cat--pussy-cat--where-have-you-been Cat owners are being encouraged to watch their cats for a day and then report their observations to the UK's first national CatWatch survey. The aim is to understand how cats use their home and garden, and to spot where improvements can be made to their world, potentially for the benefit of the entire neighbourhood. http://www.petbusinessworld.co.uk/news/feed/pet-chain-hr-manager-scoops-award Terri Roberts, HR manager of North Wales-based retailers Farm and Pet Place, was awarded the title of Manager of the Year 2013 at the Network She awards. http://www.petbusinessworld.co.uk/news/feed/three-sign-up-to-sponsor-beta-2014 Three of the equestrian industry’s most well-known names have signed up to sponsor BETA International 2014. http://www.petbusinessworld.co.uk/news/feed/cites-lists-manta-rays-as--vulnerable- International body CITES has listed manta rays as a ‘Vulnerable Species’, providing a framework for its increased protection by restricting unsustainable international trade. http://www.petbusinessworld.co.uk/news/feed/wagg-gives-gravy-granules-a-new-look Wagg has updated its instant dog gravy packaging, bringing it into line with its Wagg’mmms dog biscuit range. http://www.petbusinessworld.co.uk/news/feed/equestrian-businesses-join-forces-to-boost-exports A group of south-west equestrian businesses have joined forces to help each other in boosting British exports from the region. http://www.petbusinessworld.co.uk/news/feed/interpet-launches-on-line-catalogue-for-retailers Interpet has launched an online catalogue to make it easier for retailers to place orders (www.interpetcatalogue.com). http://www.petbusinessworld.co.uk/news/feed/new-partnership-enhances-wild-bird-offering-for-solus-customers Specialist distributor Solus Garden & Leisure, has signed a new deal with the Royal Society for the Protection of Birds (RSPB). http://www.petbusinessworld.co.uk/news/feed/bakers-unveils-world-s-first-ever-doggy-vending-machine Purina dog food brand Bakers Complete has unveiled the world’s first vending machine for dogs today. http://www.petbusinessworld.co.uk/news/feed/tv--dragon--to-speak-at-pet-industry-awards Entrepreneur and Dragons Den investor Deborah Meaden is to be the after-dinner speaker at the Pet Industry Awards in October. http://www.petbusinessworld.co.uk/news/feed/ken-seymour-to-close-best-friends-and-concentrate-on-tastybone Managing director Ken Seymour is to wind up Best Friends Pet Products this summer to concentrate on developing The TastyBone Company. http://www.petbusinessworld.co.uk/news/feed/defra-mp-thanks-oata-member-over-plant-campaign OATA member Anglo Aquatic Plant Co has been personally thanked by a government minister for its continued support of the Be Plant Wise campaign. http://www.petbusinessworld.co.uk/news/feed/on-yer--bike A 400-mile cycling challenge to support the Animal Health Trust’s cancer research has raised more than £1,000 for the veterinary charity. http://www.petbusinessworld.co.uk/news/feed/move-over-moonpig The UK’s first dedicated greeting card website featuring just pets and animals has been launched. http://www.petbusinessworld.co.uk/news/feed/ceva-runs-free-puppy-welfare-seminar Ceva Animal Health UK, manufacturer of the canine pheromone product Adaptil, is hosting an AMTRA-accredited puppy seminar to help educate delegates on puppy welfare. http://www.petbusinessworld.co.uk/news/feed/pfma-launches-new-campaign-targeting-pet-obesity As part of its continuing work to reduce pet obesity, the PET Food Manufacturers Association launches a new campaign –Friends for Life – next month. http://www.petbusinessworld.co.uk/news/feed/loo-firm-fined--25k-for-dumping-waste-into-river A portable toilet firm has been ordered to pay more than £25,000 after 300 fish were killed by river pollution after the Bulldog Bash near Stratford. http://www.petbusinessworld.co.uk/news/feed/agreement-signed-over-german-shepherds The Kennel Club and the World Union of German Shepherd Associations (WUSV) have signed an agreement to work in partnership in all matters related to German Shepherd Dogs. http://www.petbusinessworld.co.uk/news/feed/more-owners-take-pets-on-holiday Man’s best friend has now become our travelling companion, too! It’s official, a new survey by MedicAnimal.com reveals that the nation’s eight million pooches have become quite the seasoned travellers. http://www.petbusinessworld.co.uk/news/feed/pet-keeping-in-the-21st-century Chris Newman, chairman of REPTA, gives an overview of pet-keeping in the 21st century and makes an impassioned plea to the trade to work together to safeguard and grow the whole industry… http://www.petbusinessworld.co.uk/news/feed/new-venue-for-fbas-festival-of-fishkeeping The Festival of Fishkeeping will this year be held at Hounslow Urban Farm in Middlesex. http://www.petbusinessworld.co.uk/news/feed/record-levels-of-radiation-found-in-fish Record levels of radiation have been found in fish near Japan’s tsunami-damaged nuclear power plant, reports the Telegraph. http://www.petbusinessworld.co.uk/news/feed/sites-go-live BCUK Aquatics has launched two new websites. http://www.petbusinessworld.co.uk/news/feed/pats-harrogate-set-to-be-the-largest-yet With five months still to go before opening its doors to visitors, PATS Harrogate is set to be the largest pet trade exhibition ever staged in the UK. http://www.petbusinessworld.co.uk/news/feed/from-chocolate-to-cheese---the-strange-things-dogs-eat Highly-calorific food, including cheese, chocolate, crisps and ice-cream are among a list of the strangest food we are giving our pet dogs, according to a recent report. http://www.petbusinessworld.co.uk/news/feed/three-awarded-international-vet-awards The International Canine Health Awards have been presented to two international medical experts and one UK vet student for their work in the field of inherited diseases. http://www.petbusinessworld.co.uk/news/feed/pero-expands-into-own-label Snowdonia-based Pero is set for a half-million pound expansion that will enable it to create specific own-brand products for customers as well as blending its own pet food ranges. http://www.petbusinessworld.co.uk/news/feed/tied-to-the-shop--help-is-at-hand A couple with 35 years’ experience in pet retail has set up a business offering holiday cover and relief pet store management. http://www.petbusinessworld.co.uk/news/feed/websites-sending-potentially-dangerous-pets-by-post Scorpions, snakes and spiders bought from foreign websites are being sent by regular post in order to bypass border controls, according to a BBC report. http://www.petbusinessworld.co.uk/news/feed/natura-pet-issues-us-pet-food-recall Natura Pet in the US has issued a recall of dog and cat foods available under the EVO, Innova, Healthwise and California Natural brands, driven by concerns about possible salmonella contamination. http://www.petbusinessworld.co.uk/news/feed/bird-flu-outbreak-on-suffolk-farm Bird flu has been discovered at a turkey farm in Suffolk, Defra says. However, tests have shown that the virus is not the highly virulent H5 or H7 strain, which can prove fatal to humans. http://www.petbusinessworld.co.uk/news/feed/eukanuba-drives-customers-to-pets-at-home While at Crufts, Eukanuba was giving £5 money-off vouchers for use in Pets at Home against any pack of Eukanuba Dog 2.55kg and over, valid until May 31, 2013. http://www.petbusinessworld.co.uk/news/feed/court-jails--puppy-farmer--and-hands-him-pet-shop-ban A man who admitted neglecting 57 dogs while running an illegal puppy farm has been jailed for eight months, banned from having any contact with animals for 10 years, and banned from owning pet shops for five years. http://www.petbusinessworld.co.uk/news/feed/handy-sponsorship-opportunity-for-positive-petcare Positive PetCare has signed up as as the official hygiene partner for The Pet Show, which takes place at Stoneleigh in July. http://www.petbusinessworld.co.uk/news/feed/huge-growth-potential-in-chinese-pet-food-market Ben Helm, from Staffordshire-based Premier Pet Nutrition, was among the expert speakers at the first China Pet Nutrition and Pet Food Processing Technology Forum in Beijing last week. http://www.petbusinessworld.co.uk/news/feed/two-new-amtra-council-members Two new companion animal SQP representatives have been appointed to the AMTRA Council. http://www.petbusinessworld.co.uk/news/feed/that-s-woof-you-do-it A video showing a group of dogs doing the Harlem Shake has gone viral. The Harlem Shake is a video-based Internet meme in which people (and now animals) perform a spontaneous comedic dance to the song ‘Harlem Shake’ by American DJ and producer Baauer. http://www.petbusinessworld.co.uk/news/feed/pampurring-service-for-pets Pet store chain PamPurredPets has launched a Dog Café service for pampered pooches who fancy a snack and drink while out with their owners. http://www.petbusinessworld.co.uk/news/feed/tiptoe-through-the-bluebells National assistance dog charity Canine Partners is launching its 10th annual Bluebell Walk campaign with a plea to UK dog owners to make 2013 its best year yet. http://www.petbusinessworld.co.uk/news/feed/flexi-launches-new-leashes-at-zoomark Forty years after the invention of the retractable dog leash, flexi is launching an unusual new generation of leashes at this year’s Zoomark in Bologna from May 9-12. http://www.petbusinessworld.co.uk/news/feed/bird-trade-on-the-agenda-at-animal-welfare-forum In light of the increasing popularity of the annual Animal Welfare Foundation Discussion Forum in recent years and to celebrate the charity’s 30th anniversary, the event is moving to a bigger venue in London and opening its doors to a wider audience. http://www.petbusinessworld.co.uk/news/feed/mark-luscombe-joins-easitill-team Due to expansion, Northamptonshire-based Easitill Retail Systems has recruited a new regional customer support manager. http://www.petbusinessworld.co.uk/news/feed/shark-egg-joy-over-easter A shark egg, rather than Easter’s traditional chocolate variety, caused much excitement at Hunstanton Sea Life Sanctuary over Easter. http://www.petbusinessworld.co.uk/news/feed/2m-brits-prepared-to-go-to-court-over-pet Researchers say nearly two million Britons would take their partner to court to fight for custody of their pet if they split up. http://www.petbusinessworld.co.uk/news/feed/grooming-marvellous The five winners of the inaugural Aesculap scholarship scheme received their prizes at Crufts. http://www.petbusinessworld.co.uk/news/feed/vat-s-not-right A campaign to have food for assistance dogs classified as VAT-free – in common with other working dog foods – has been declared redundant by the founder of a leading pet food company, who says such foods are already exempt. http://www.petbusinessworld.co.uk/news/feed/marine-store-opens-in-warrington-market A marine aquatics store has opened in Warrington Market, Warrington. The Coral Reef Aquatics opened in early March thanks to a £2,500 government grant, and sells corals and marine fish. http://www.petbusinessworld.co.uk/news/feed/were-pet-shop-burglars-after-drugs The owners of a new pet shop are wondering whether drug abusers were behind a raid on its premises. http://www.petbusinessworld.co.uk/news/feed/allen---page-win-nutritional-helpline-award Allen & Page has scooped the Haygain Nutritional Helpline of the Year award at BETA International 2013. http://www.petbusinessworld.co.uk/news/feed/aquatic-frogs-linked-to-salmonella-in-us Small aquatic frogs sold as pets have been linked to an outbreak of Salmonella between 2008 and 2011, says a report from the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. http://www.petbusinessworld.co.uk/news/feed/free-online-support-for-dog-owners A new free on-line service from the Kennel Club, MyKC, will give a lifetime of support to puppy seekers, dog owners and breeders by providing exclusive access to official Kennel Club registration records through their own personalised homepage, as well as unique tools to keep information about their dogs all in one place. http://www.petbusinessworld.co.uk/news/feed/james-wellbeloved-sponsors-discover-dogs-zone James Wellbeloved has secured the last available zone sponsorship at London Pet Show 2013, taking on the Discover Dogs zone at Earls Court Two on May 11 and 12. http://www.petbusinessworld.co.uk/news/feed/30--discount-on-reptile---aquatic-products Fadulla is offering a 30% discount on reptile and aquatic products for spring/summer.
 http://www.petbusinessworld.co.uk/news/feed/cirencester-saddlers-owner-is-new-society-president Cirencester Saddlers proprietor Laurence Pearman is the new president of The Society of Master Saddlers. http://www.petbusinessworld.co.uk/news/feed/would-you-like-your-shop-on-tv A TV company is looking for pet companies to take part in a new documentary series about small and medium sized UK businesses. http://www.petbusinessworld.co.uk/news/feed/high-price-of-divorce-for-dogs January is the second busiest month of the year for Kennel Club Breed Rescues, only slightly behind December. But according to the Kennel Club, only 1.5% of dogs needing help are a result of their being unwanted Christmas presents. Most are victims of the January blues and relationship break-ups. http://www.petbusinessworld.co.uk/news/feed/add-your-cats-to--cat-map- Cat lovers around the world are being invited to add their cats to a new ‘Cat Map’. http://www.petbusinessworld.co.uk/news/feed/owl-flies-off-with-chihuahua While most pet insurance companies see ‘ordinary’ claims, such as for shots, teeth pulling and animal cancers, here are some of the stranger and more unusual: http://www.petbusinessworld.co.uk/news/feed/nutrition-seminar-for-retailers The Pet Industry Federation has added two one-day courses to its programme for 2013. http://www.petbusinessworld.co.uk/news/feed/almo-launches-super-premium-food-for-dogs Almo Nature, known for its super premium cat foods, has launched Dailymenu for Dogs in 375gm Tetra Paks. http://www.petbusinessworld.co.uk/news/feed/for-the-dogs- Saltergate Business Park, near Harrogate, looks set to become a hub for pet-based businesses after two units have been leased to pet businesses, reports Harrogate News. http://www.petbusinessworld.co.uk/news/feed/all-female-farmed-fish A Yukon fish farm is researching the breeding of only female Arctic char, a practice common with some other farmed fish, cattle and pig farms. http://www.petbusinessworld.co.uk/news/feed/trixie-brings-out-dental-treats Trixie has brought out Dentros treats in exotic fruit flavors. The dental care snacks have a hard cereal and rice shell to clean dog’s teeth and a soft filling with yogurt and fruit extracts. http://www.petbusinessworld.co.uk/news/feed/police-chase-after-midnight-break-in A police chase followed a burglary at a Surrey pet shop. http://www.petbusinessworld.co.uk/news/feed/dog-control-laws-extended-to-cover-private-property The Kennel Club has welcomed the Government’s draft Dangerous Dogs (Amendment) Bill, published this week, which will extend dog control legislation to cover rivate property. http://www.petbusinessworld.co.uk/news/feed/click--like--to-provide-a-health-check Samsung, the Blue Cross and Crufts have launched a Help-A-Dog-A-Thon Facebook app to help provide health checks for homeless dogs at the Blue Cross. http://www.petbusinessworld.co.uk/news/feed/robinson-animal-healthcare-sponsors-event-rider Robinson Animal Healthcare is sponsoring international event rider Louisa Milne Home. Louisa runs her competition yard in Central Scotland and has produced six horses to advanced level. http://www.petbusinessworld.co.uk/news/feed/tanked-up Eheim was the main sponsor of the XL category in ‘The Art of the Planted Aquarium’ competition at Hannover’s consumer pet show. The German all-pet show attracted 50,000 visitors over the three days. http://www.petbusinessworld.co.uk/news/feed/pets-at-home-acquires-vets4pets Pets at Home has bought veterinary chain Vets4Pets in a deal believed to be worth around £40m. http://www.petbusinessworld.co.uk/news/feed/snuggy-hoods-launches-dog-rug Snuggy Hoods has designed a lightweight, comfortable, practical and stylish dog rug to keep a dog and its belly clean and dry while on walks or at the yard. http://www.petbusinessworld.co.uk/news/feed/owners-pay--1-000-to-have-pets-stuffed Taxidermy is helping owners cope with the death of pets, according to reports from the US. http://www.petbusinessworld.co.uk/news/feed/pro-dog-groomer-launches-book Award-winning dog groomer and international competition judge Colin Taylor launched his book, What Would Colin Do? 101 Situations and Solutions for every dog groomer, at Crufts. http://www.petbusinessworld.co.uk/news/feed/pat-flynn-takes-on-additional-role Pat Flynn, publisher of Garden Trade News, is to take on an additional role as trade association manager of PetQuip with The Federation of Garden & Leisure Manufacturers. http://www.petbusinessworld.co.uk/news/feed/samuel-cohen-joins-executive-team-at-absorption-corp Samuel Cohen has joined the executive team at Absorption Corp as the company’s new vice president of sales & marketing. http://www.petbusinessworld.co.uk/news/feed/show-gets-royal-seal-of-approval One of Britain’s biggest agricultural events has been granted the Royal seal of approval, following a lengthy application process. http://www.petbusinessworld.co.uk/news/feed/physiotherapist-hits-the-road Freelance veterinary physiotherapist Helen Morrell, from Surrey Vet Physio, has produced easy-to-follow instructional videos, showing stretching exercises and massage techniques used in her physiotherapy sessions. http://www.petbusinessworld.co.uk/news/feed/singapore-opens-world-s-largest-freshwater-aquarium The world’s largest freshwater aquarium has opened in Singapore. With a volume of 2,000 cubic meters (2,000,000 litres!) and a viewing window measuring 22m by 4m, the tank is part of River Safari’s Amazon Flooded Forest exhibit http://www.petbusinessworld.co.uk/news/feed/anna-named-young-marketeer-of-the-year Marketing executive Anna Prest, from nutritional supplements firm Lintbells, has been named Young Marketeer of 2012 at the Veterinary Marketing Association Awards. http://www.petbusinessworld.co.uk/news/feed/good-horse-care-guide-launched A simple, concise horse care checklist was launched at this year’s National Equine Forum in London. http://www.petbusinessworld.co.uk/news/feed/oase-introduces-online-water-gardening-training OASE has launched an online training course for retailers selling water gardening products. The new course replaces the previous yearly seminars and aims to reach more people. http://www.petbusinessworld.co.uk/news/feed/lady-gaga-splashes-out-over--40-000-on-koi Singer Lady Gaga has installed a large fish tank in her home and stocked it with 27 Koi carp following hip surgery. http://www.petbusinessworld.co.uk/news/feed/explore-the--3-4bn-french-pet-market-at-expozoo With more than 300 brands represented – an increase of 35% – ExpoZoo 2013 has had to move into a bigger hall at the Porte de Versailles exhibition cntre in Paris. http://www.petbusinessworld.co.uk/news/feed/chapelwood-gives-away-4-500-feeders-in-promotion Wild bird care brand ChapelWood says a January promotion with a consumer magazine has been a strong success. http://www.petbusinessworld.co.uk/news/feed/campaign-to-stop-sale-of-muesli-rabbit-foods A hard-hitting campaign backed by leading UK animal charities and Excel manufacturer Burgess Pet Care is seeking to eliminate ‘dangerous’ muesli products from the pet food aisles in the wake of new veterinary research. http://www.petbusinessworld.co.uk/news/feed/two-win-hilife-stock-at-pats Two lucky retailers came away from PATS with free stock bundles of HiLife Nature’s Essentials cat and dog foods from Town & Country Petfoods. http://www.petbusinessworld.co.uk/news/feed/new-catalogue-for-eden-h Eden H Ltd has a new catalogue featuring a range of quality pet products including a variety of niche products. http://www.petbusinessworld.co.uk/news/feed/albion-s-premium-range-gets-new-name-and-new-look Worcestershire-based pet food manufacturer Albion Meat Products, which recently celebrated its 30th year in business, has revamped the packaging for its premium range of meat products. http://www.petbusinessworld.co.uk/news/feed/burglars-steal-pet-shop-lizard Staff at a Liverpool pet shop are ‘extremely upset’ after a large lizard was stolen during a burglary. http://www.petbusinessworld.co.uk/news/feed/young-entrepreneurs-go-back-to-basics-with-new-food Childhood friends Daniel Valdur Eha and Mat Cockroft, who were raised on a small Yorkshire farm on home-grown fruit and vegetables, say they have ‘gone back to basics’ in launching a dog food range made entirely from fresh, raw, human grade ingredients. http://www.petbusinessworld.co.uk/news/feed/vets-group-opens-new-surgery A new sugery is to be opened in Westbury, Wiltshire after the Garston Veterinary Group acquired premises in the town. http://www.petbusinessworld.co.uk/news/feed/casco-europe-launches-into-america Matthew Bubear, CEO of pet and aquatic shopfitting specialist CASCO Europe, has announced its launch into North America with CASCO America. http://www.petbusinessworld.co.uk/news/feed/lab-and-golden-retriever-owners-wanted-for-obesity-study Owners of Labradors and golden retrievers are being asked to take part in a study into whether or not these breeds are predisposed to obesity.
 http://www.petbusinessworld.co.uk/news/feed/easy-way-to-give-treats A new ‘snack bag’ from Trixie can be quickly opened and closed with one hand thanks to its firm ring-and-snap closure, and is a practical and hard-wearing activity tool for training and dog sports. http://www.petbusinessworld.co.uk/news/feed/pet--seat-belts--fail-safety-test Popular pet car restraints have ‘failed’ a safety test. http://www.petbusinessworld.co.uk/news/feed/oata-polls-non-members-for-views Aquatics companies – from shop owners to dry goods manufacturers and importers – who are not members of OATA are being asked to share their thoughts on the trade association. http://www.petbusinessworld.co.uk/news/feed/chudleys-sponsors-gundog-championship The Great Wall Motors World Series Gundog Championship returns to all of Countryman Fairs’ five events this year, welcoming dog food brand Chudleys as its new sponsor. http://www.petbusinessworld.co.uk/news/feed/more--must-be-done-on-dog-welfare-and-control- The Kennel Club, BVA and BSAVA have welcomed a report from the Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Efra) Select Committee, which aims to reduce dog attacks and improve dog welfare – but say it missed an opportunity to take a tougher stance on puppy farmers. http://www.petbusinessworld.co.uk/news/feed/smaller-fishes-will-cripple-food-chain As fish get smaller under man’s environmental impact, they will become more prone to predators and a crucial food source will become more endangered than thought obvious, warn scientists. http://www.petbusinessworld.co.uk/news/feed/three-way-tie-up-to-help-find-missing-pets A world-first collaboration was launched last month as Petlog, the UK’s largest lost-and-found database for microchipped pets, united with DogLost, the UK’s premier lost-dog organization, and Scanner Angel, the UK’s only microchip scanner network. http://www.petbusinessworld.co.uk/news/feed/innovacyn-lowers-prices-across-range Innovacyn, the maker of Vetericyn wound, skin, eye and ear care products, has added three new variants to its UK range. http://www.petbusinessworld.co.uk/news/feed/the-only-way-is-the-pet-shop Southend pet shop owners Kevin and Sue Atkinson had some very special customers – TV stars Jack and Danny from the BAFTA-award-winning reality show The Only Way is Essex, often abbreviated to TOWIE. http://www.petbusinessworld.co.uk/news/feed/new-treats-and-cakes-for-dogs-from-welsh-bakery A family-run dog bakery that has been selling treats to family and friends for the past year is now launching nationwide. http://www.petbusinessworld.co.uk/news/feed/horse-owners--views-sought-in-passport-survey The Equine Sector Council for Health and Welfare has launched the horse owners’ passport survey – the first step in a two-stage consultation that will build a case for a transformation of the horse passport system in the UK, by first identifying the problems. http://www.petbusinessworld.co.uk/news/feed/seneye-nabs-product-award Seneye’s water monitor has been voted Best New Koi Product of 2012 by Koi Carp Magazine. http://www.petbusinessworld.co.uk/news/feed/bin-it--bag-it-and-worm-your-dog- The UK’s estimated 10 million dogs each day produce around 1,000 tonnes of excrement – nearly four tonnes in Bristol alone – with billions of worm eggs shed each day, says a study. http://www.petbusinessworld.co.uk/news/feed/pets-at-home-brings-out-customer-magazine Pets at Home has created a new customer magazine to be sold in stores across the country. http://www.petbusinessworld.co.uk/news/feed/exotic-pet-sanctuary-faces-soaring-heating-bills At the Exotic Pet Refuge, in south Lincolnshire, Pam Mansfield has 350 exotic animals, from skunks to llamas, meerkats to alligators and everything in between. http://www.petbusinessworld.co.uk/news/feed/chicken-welfare-can-count-on--14-million-facility-to-aid-research Poultry health and welfare will be boosted by the building of a new research centre. http://www.petbusinessworld.co.uk/news/feed/vetspec-launches-new-range-of-canine-supplements VetSpec (formerly PetSpec) has launched a new range of hypoallergenic canine supplements, incorporating the latest research in probiotics. http://www.petbusinessworld.co.uk/news/feed/hedgehogs-and-snails-top-list-of-britain-s-most-unusual-pets Dogs, cats and fish remain the most popular pets in Britain, according to a survey carried out for a leading pet website – but owners also revealed their unusual taste in animals. http://www.petbusinessworld.co.uk/news/feed/fish-removed-from-lock-undergoing-repair Hundreds of fish were removed from part of the Kennet and Avon Canal for repairs to be carried out. http://www.petbusinessworld.co.uk/news/feed/help--my-great-dane-is-too-big- The Blue Cross is warning potential pet owners to do their research before getting a puppy after taking in nearly THREE times more dogs because they were too big. http://www.petbusinessworld.co.uk/news/feed/retailer-wins--500-worth-of-verm-x Hundreds of retailers entered a prize draw at equestrian trade show BETA International to win £500 worth of Verm-X products. http://www.petbusinessworld.co.uk/news/feed/kennel-club-welcomes-government-forests-policy The Kennel Club has welcomed the government’s decision over the future of forests and woodlands in England. http://www.petbusinessworld.co.uk/news/feed/new-products-and-new-look-for-jwb-cat-range This March has seen a complete revitalisation of the James Wellbeloved dry cat food range, with the introduction of three new functional foods along with streamlining of the main range and No Cereal kibble product. http://www.petbusinessworld.co.uk/news/feed/felix-forms-partnership-with-britain-s-got-talent Purina PetCare brand Felix has signed up to a partnership deal to become the ‘official pet food partner’ of leading entertainment series Britain’s Got Talent. http://www.petbusinessworld.co.uk/news/feed/large-dog-breeds-age-faster Large breed dogs age faster than small breed dogs, and larger breeds risk of death increases more with age than it does for small breeds, according to a recent US study of 56,000 dogs representing 74 breeds. http://www.petbusinessworld.co.uk/news/feed/majority-of-brits--don-t-feed-birds-in-winter- A survey of more than 1,000 Brits has revealed that 76% rarely or never feed wild birds in winter, this despite 61% saying they owned a bird bath, table or nesting box. http://www.petbusinessworld.co.uk/news/feed/ornamental-fish-to-be-fed-to-fry A popular ornamental fish has bred so successfully in a Philippines lake that it is endangering local fish. Authorities have given the nod for the knifefish to be collected and processed into fishmeal for sea bass fry and fingerlings. http://www.petbusinessworld.co.uk/news/feed/laughing-dog-brings-out-easter-treats Laughing Dog launched limited-edition, oven-baked Apple & Cinnamon Bites at The Country Living Spring Fair in London last week. http://www.petbusinessworld.co.uk/news/feed/keep-pets-away-from-chocolate--warn-vets The British Veterinary Association (BVA) is reminding pet owners to keep all chocolate well away from dogs, puppies and other pets this Easter. Although awareness about chocolate poisoning is increasing among dog owners, vets are still seeing urgent cases because chocolate treats have not been secured out of reach. http://www.petbusinessworld.co.uk/news/feed/mars-petcare-appoints-new-channel-director Mars Petcare, owner of leading pet food brands including Pedigree, Whiskas, Cesar and Sheba, has appointed Mike Hemming to the role of channel director. http://www.petbusinessworld.co.uk/news/feed/dangerous-dogs-act-is--fatally-flawed- Animal charities have called on the Government to change current legislation governing dangerous dogs following the death of 14-year-old Jade Anderson, who was mauled by four dogs at a friend’s home while eating a meat pie. http://www.petbusinessworld.co.uk/news/feed/ageing-feline-population-presents-huge-opportunity Hill’s Pet Nutrition has developed new Science Plan Senior 11+ Healthy Ageing to help retailers take advantage of the commercial opportunities presented by the ageing cat population. http://www.petbusinessworld.co.uk/news/feed/us-groupon-breaks-into-pets Groupon in America has launched a pets deals page to ‘celebrate pets across the nation’. http://www.petbusinessworld.co.uk/news/feed/yet-another-winner-on-saki-hikari- A Kohaku fed on Saki Hikari has been crowned All Japan Grand Champion at Japan’s 2013 Nishikigoi show. This is the 10th consecutive All Japan Grand Champion to be raised on the Saki Hikari Koi food. http://www.petbusinessworld.co.uk/news/feed/midland-reefs-in-administration Aquatics wholesaler Midland Reefs went into voluntary administration in February. Founded in December 2001 by marine aquarium writer Tim Hayes, the company specialised in reef and marine aquarium supplies. http://www.petbusinessworld.co.uk/news/feed/abandoned-pup-strikes-gold Abandoned Border Collie puppy Belle had her life changed around, thanks to her owner Helen Jones from Rotherham. Together, the pair have achieved the Kennel Club Good Citizen Dog Training Scheme (GCDS) Gold Award, the highest award of the UK’s largest dog training programme, and are now forging a successful dog agility career together. http://www.petbusinessworld.co.uk/news/feed/beaphar-adds-to-cat-treats-range Beaphar UK has extended its cat medicare range with Beaphar Stiff Joint Easy Treat and Beaphar Glossy Coat Easy Treat. http://www.petbusinessworld.co.uk/news/feed/scholarship-winners-announced Aesculap and Groom Team England have announced the five winners of the Aesculap scholarship scheme. http://www.petbusinessworld.co.uk/news/feed/lily-s-kitchen-extends-product-range Organic and holistic pet food brand Lily’s Kitchen is further extending the natural pet food market with the launch of a new range for puppies and cats. http://www.petbusinessworld.co.uk/news/feed/olympians-visit-black-country-saddles Paralympic gold dressage medallists Sophie Wells and Natasha Baker have been presented with new saddles from their sponsors Black Country Saddles. http://www.petbusinessworld.co.uk/news/feed/ga-relaunches-website GA Pet Food Partners, Europe’s leading super premium private label dry pet food manufacturer, has relaunched its website, which now features a new video about the business. http://www.petbusinessworld.co.uk/news/feed/hall-of-fame-for-hill-s-founder Hill’s Pet Nutrition founder the late Mark Morris will be inducted into the Kansas Business Hall of Fame later this year. http://www.petbusinessworld.co.uk/news/feed/national-dog-walking-franchise-rolls-out Founded by pet lover Richie Womersley in 2006, Yorkshire’s The Dog Walker provides fully insured and registered care for customers’ pets in their own home. http://www.petbusinessworld.co.uk/news/feed/body-to--develop-shampoo-standards- An association has been set up to develop standards for natural shampoos and cosmetics for animals ‘as there are no regulations for non-pharmaceutical animal shampoos and cosmetics to adhere to’. http://www.petbusinessworld.co.uk/news/feed/crown-pet-foods--distribution--working-very-smoothly- Five months after taking distribution in-house, Crown Pet Foods’ sales and marketing director Andy Reed says he is ‘very proud of what we’ve achieved’. http://www.petbusinessworld.co.uk/news/feed/monkfield-nutrition-on-tv-this-week Monkfield Nutrition has joined forces with Channel 4 by providing reptile eggs for a new TV documentary, Easter Eggs Live. http://www.petbusinessworld.co.uk/news/feed/-green--products-may-pose-risk-to-pets ‘Green’ household products may not be entirely safe for animals, US vets are warning.
 http://www.petbusinessworld.co.uk/news/feed/an-easier-way-to-wash-horses- Norfolk inventor Lisa Lambert has launched a new product after being injured by her horse while she was washing him down. http://www.petbusinessworld.co.uk/news/feed/shop-fish-survives-six-hours-without-water A fish has survived for nearly six hours without water after a burglar broke into a Massachusetts pet shop and smashed its 180-gallon reef tank. http://www.petbusinessworld.co.uk/news/feed/fijian-reef-dependent-on-four-fish-species According to a recent study, just four species of fish are responsible for keeping a reef inside a Fijian marine reserve healthy, reports Wildlife News. http://www.petbusinessworld.co.uk/news/feed/budget-a-mixed-bag Last week’s Budget delivered on two of the three suggestions put forward by the British Independent Retailers Association – action on National Insurance and Corporation Tax, but kept the pressure on high street retailers by pressing ahead with a 2.6% increase in business rates. http://www.petbusinessworld.co.uk/news/feed/who-says-you-can-t-train-a-cat- Butcher’s Pet Care hit the airwaves this week with its first TV campaign for its established Classic canned cat food, which debued on screens across the country yesterday (Thursday, March 21). http://www.petbusinessworld.co.uk/news/feed/record-number-of-visitors-at-pats-sandown A record number of visitors attended this year’s PATS Sandown, making it the biggest and busiest show in the event’s five-year history. http://www.petbusinessworld.co.uk/news/feed/new-york-introduces-pet-food-stamps The number of people in the US on Food Stamps is at an all-time high and now a new programme is allowing Fido, Garfield and their peers to get in on the act! http://www.petbusinessworld.co.uk/news/feed/british-dog-grooming-championship-aims-high-in-2013 The Pet Industry Federation has announced plans for the biggest British Dog Grooming Championship yet and the launch of a new consumer dog show, Paws at Bingley, taking place this year on Sunday, October 6, at Bingley Hall, Staffordshire County Showground. http://www.petbusinessworld.co.uk/news/feed/oster-sponsors-national-retailer-award Oster Animal Care Products is sponsoring the 2013 Pet category of the BIRA Young Retailer of the Year Award. http://www.petbusinessworld.co.uk/news/feed/laughing-dog-adds-salmon-food Laughing Dog Natural Complete is growing with the addition of a Salmon variety. http://www.petbusinessworld.co.uk/news/feed/king-british-sponsors-writtle-college King British is sponsoring the Fish Room at Writtle College, ‘a great place to learn about all things under the water’, said a spokesperson. http://www.petbusinessworld.co.uk/news/feed/abattoir-s-slaughter-of-horses--illegal- “Disgusting, appalling and totally illegal” is how Roly Owers, chief executive of World Horse Welfare, describes the treatment of horses at one of Britain’s main equine slaughterhouses as was revealed in footage obtained by a Sky News investigation and aired in January. http://www.petbusinessworld.co.uk/news/feed/scoop-that-poo-up- The dooup Complete Pet Waste Clearer is an easy, hygienic way for owners to remove dog poo. http://www.petbusinessworld.co.uk/news/feed/mark-makes-it-a-double-in-ppra-awards Mark Tossell was named Best Representative 2013 in the Pet Product Retail Association Awards at PATS Sandown this afternoon. It is the second time Mark has won this award, on this occasion representing Nature’s Way in the South West. http://www.petbusinessworld.co.uk/news/feed/council-workers-kill-fish-after-storing-them-in-skip Forty fish have died in the cold after a council stored them in an old skip while repairing a pond. http://www.petbusinessworld.co.uk/news/feed/lucky-pet-launches-new-website Lucky Pet launched a new website at PATS Sandown yesterday, featuring numerous designs and a new designer label on its Superior range of beds. http://www.petbusinessworld.co.uk/news/feed/angells-open-new-fish-treat-factory The Original owners of Fish4Dogs have opened a new factory in Iceland producing fish treats for pets. http://www.petbusinessworld.co.uk/news/feed/new-beginnings-for-the-pet-care-trust The Pet Care Trust – the charitable arm of the Pet Industry Federation – has appointed Paul Miley as its new chairman. Paul, managing director of Burgess Pet Care, is helping to drive the Pet Care Trust’s new direction. http://www.petbusinessworld.co.uk/news/feed/busy-pats-sees-9--increase-in-visitors PATS Sandown’s first day closed on a high. A total of 982 visitors flocked to the show – a 9% increase on the first day of PATS Sandown 2012 – and the atmosphere was upbeat throughout the day. http://www.petbusinessworld.co.uk/news/feed/pats-sandown-new-product-awards-revealed Winners of the PATS Sandown 2013 New Product Awards were announced today on the opening day of the show. http://www.petbusinessworld.co.uk/news/feed/the-many-faces-of-canine-plastic-surgery Americans spent $62 million on canine plastic surgery in 2011, according to pet health insurance provider PetPlan. http://www.petbusinessworld.co.uk/news/feed/dodson---horrell-take-part-in-coronation-festival Dodson & Horrell will be part of this summer's Coronation Festival in the gardens at Buckingham Palace, a one-off event for holders of Royal Warrants to celebrate the 60th anniversary of The Queen's Coronation. http://www.petbusinessworld.co.uk/news/feed/luxury-shampoo-launches-in-harrods B.one (Pronounced Be One) is a new range of luxury, fragranced dog shampoos that launched in Harrods in December. http://www.petbusinessworld.co.uk/news/feed/evolution-aqua-wins-top-award Evolution Aqua has been named Best Manufacturer in the 2012 Koi Carp Magazine Awards, and its Nexus filtration system has been voted the Best Pond Filter. http://www.petbusinessworld.co.uk/news/feed/in-top-form--groom-team-england-at-pats-sandown Groom Team England is showcasing its skills at PATS Sandown, which opens today, March 19. http://www.petbusinessworld.co.uk/news/feed/pet-industry-forum-to-take-place-in-october The newly-named Pet Industry Federation has announced details of the Pet Industry Forum & Awards 2013, taking place at Chesford Grange Hotel, in Kenilworth, Warwickshire, on Thursday and Friday, October 17-18. http://www.petbusinessworld.co.uk/news/feed/aubrey-cartledge-retires-from-gwf-nutrition After nearly a quarter of a century of service with GWF Nutrition, Aubrey Cartledge has retired. Aubrey was in charge of buying in the raw materials that make up GWF Nutrition’s high-spec feeds for horses, dogs and camelids. http://www.petbusinessworld.co.uk/news/feed/lynda-ward-celebrates-30-years-in-the-pet-trade Lynda Ward, owner of Pet Trade Solutions, the industry’s Recruitment Specialist, says 30 years in the pet trade has gone like a flash and she has enjoyed every minute. http://www.petbusinessworld.co.uk/news/feed/pet-brands-launches-clothing---accessories-range Pet Brands has brought out a new collection of clothing and accessories. The company says the range caters to growing consumer demand for fashionable pet accessories and comprises bedding, clothing, toys & accessories in a choice of three brands. http://www.petbusinessworld.co.uk/news/feed/disinfectant-zoflora-s-hat-trick-at-london-pet-show Disinfectant Zoflora is sponsoring the London Pet Show for the third year running. The home hygiene experts will be headlining the World of Cats, Cat Talks and the Animal Action Arena over the two-day event at Earls Court Two. http://www.petbusinessworld.co.uk/news/feed/supreme-products-win-new-orders-down-under Supreme Products, the well-established British expert in products for the show ring and dressage arena, has secured two new distribution deals. http://www.petbusinessworld.co.uk/news/feed/seahorses-mate-better-in-private-tanks Zookeepers have discovered that the secret to a seahorse’s mating success lies in creating private ‘honeymoon suites’ for breeding. http://www.petbusinessworld.co.uk/news/feed/all-change-at-pet-trade-body The Pet Care Trade Association is changing its name to the Pet Industry Federation, in a move designed to establish the organisation as the pet industry’s foremost trade body. http://www.petbusinessworld.co.uk/news/feed/pizza-and-pyjamas-at-beaphar Staff at the Beaphar UK Haverhill offices got into the spirit of things for Red Nose Day with a ‘teenage-tastic’ pizza and pyjama party. http://www.petbusinessworld.co.uk/news/feed/woofy-trade-grows-even-in-tuffy-times North West-based Woofy Trade is having its busiest year yet, supplying a growing customer base of more than 150 independent pet shops with a range of ‘boutique-style’ pet bedding. http://www.petbusinessworld.co.uk/news/feed/thriving-simpsons-looks-forward-to-busy-pats Uptake has exceeded all expectations since the launch of Simpsons Premium dog foods into the retail trade. http://www.petbusinessworld.co.uk/news/feed/eukanuba-zooms-in-on-dental-health Eukanuba is incorporating 3D DentaDefense technology into its dog food with a new kibble shape and a new range structure, which will include separate SKUs for both small and medium-sized dogs. http://www.petbusinessworld.co.uk/news/feed/guppy-blind-dating Male guppies strategically elect to hang out with ugly friends to increase their chances of finding a mate, a new study shows. http://www.petbusinessworld.co.uk/news/feed/absorption-corp-sold-to-j-rettenmaier---s-hne Absorption Corp, best known for its CareFRESH, Healthy Pet and CritterCare brands, has been sold to multinational manufacturing company J Rettenmaier & Söhne Group. http://www.petbusinessworld.co.uk/news/feed/new-look-substrates Peregrine Livefoods has brought out a new-look ProRep substrate range. http://www.petbusinessworld.co.uk/news/feed/butchers-back-on-tv Butcher’s Pet Care is back on TV this month with a new advert for its meaty Lean & Tasty range of dog food which has less fat and fewer calories, as well as added L-carnitine to help dogs convert fat into energy. http://www.petbusinessworld.co.uk/news/feed/green-solution-for-fast-eaters-nabs-top-us-awards At the recent Global Pet Expo, America’s largest annual trade show, The Company of Animals in partnership with Northmate walked away with two awards for the Green slow feeder. http://www.petbusinessworld.co.uk/news/feed/making-light-work-of-cleaning The Logical Range’s Spill & Accident Kit wiped out the competition to scoop an Innovation Award (Pet Product category) at this year’s BETA International equine trade fair. http://www.petbusinessworld.co.uk/news/feed/-pet-food-manufacturer-appeals-against-loss-of-licence A pet food manufacturer fined £10,000 for burying 18 tonnes of dog biscuits has appealed against a decision to strip it of its licence. http://www.petbusinessworld.co.uk/news/feed/aquarama-moves-to-new-venue Singapore’s Aquarama 2013 has been forced to move from its traditional Suntec City venue because of delays to renovation works. http://www.petbusinessworld.co.uk/news/feed/special-thanks-for-backing--be-plant-wise- Retailers who put their weight behind the Be Plant Wise campaign by ordering posters and leaflets to display in their shops will receive a special note of thanks from the GB Non-Native Species Secretariat. http://www.petbusinessworld.co.uk/news/feed/uk-point-of-sale-sponsors-retail-campaign Greater Manchester-based UK Point of Sale is sponsoring the 2013 Support for Independent Retail Campaign, which will include sponsorship of both Independent Easter and Independent Retailer Month. http://www.petbusinessworld.co.uk/news/feed/queen-lends-gallery-corgi-paintings The Queen has lent the Kennel Club Art Gallery a collection of paintings and photographs from the Royal Collection for an exhibition, The Welsh Corgi in Art and Literature, which runs until July. http://www.petbusinessworld.co.uk/news/feed/smartbarf-wins-regional-business-award SmartBarf, maker of a vegetable dry mix that can be added to raw meat for dogs, has won a regional heat in a Local Business Accelerators competition and is now heading for the national round. http://www.petbusinessworld.co.uk/news/feed/free-gnaw-bar-with-2-5kg-russel-rabbit Supreme Petfoods is giving away a gnaw bar, containing 20% crude fibre, with every purchase of Russel Rabbit 2.5kg. http://www.petbusinessworld.co.uk/news/feed/under-starter-s-orders-for-pats-sandown With just days to go before PATS Sandown opens its doors, the final preparations are being made for what promises to be the most successful show in the event’s five-year history. http://www.petbusinessworld.co.uk/news/feed/new-era-lands-order-for-singapore-oceanarium New Era Aquaculture, the South Yorkshire-based fish diets expert, has landed its largest order yet for the world’s newest and largest oceanarium. http://www.petbusinessworld.co.uk/news/feed/aquatics-industry-in-firing-line-of-draft-eu-legislation OATA is calling on all aquatic retailers and manufacturers to actively spread the Be Plant Wise message as it awaits draft Invasives legislation from the European Union. http://www.petbusinessworld.co.uk/news/feed/-outdated-info--in-electronic-collars-report A study describing the characteristics of electronic training collars for dogs is based on information that is at least six years old and therefore outdated, says the ECMA. http://www.petbusinessworld.co.uk/news/feed/pets-at-home-voted-top-in-sunday-times-survey Pets at Home has topped the Sunday Times top 25 Best Big Companies To Work For 2013. http://www.petbusinessworld.co.uk/news/feed/toys-from-100--recycled-plastics Dogs Trust, the UK’s largest dog welfare charity, has been working with recycled plastics manufacturer Marmax Products to create new dog training aids designed with sustainability in mind. http://www.petbusinessworld.co.uk/news/feed/kbf99-grooming-kit--kills-bacteria- KBF99 (Kills Bacteria and Fungus 99%) Grooming Kits not only help to protect horses from illness and disease, they also reduce scurf (without the use of chemicals) and promote a healthy shiny hair coat, says its manufacturer. http://www.petbusinessworld.co.uk/news/feed/pet-toy-sales-grow Despite the economic climate, pet toys recorded a 1.3% growth in value sales from 2011-12 to reach £76m and were bought by over half (53%) of pet owners in 2012. http://www.petbusinessworld.co.uk/news/feed/not-just-pets-go-funny-for-money The team at Not Just Pets’ Bath store will be celebrating Red Nose Day on Friday by imitating pets to raise buckets of cash for Comic Relief. http://www.petbusinessworld.co.uk/news/feed/free-access-to-risk-management-tools Pet retailers can now have free access to a wide range of risk management tools when they take out insurance cover with retail specialists Alan & Thomas Insurance Group (A&T). http://www.petbusinessworld.co.uk/news/feed/calling-all-pet-product-inventors Pets at Home is holding its sixth Innovation Day next month, offering the chance for aspiring inventors to pitch their pet-friendly products to a panel of judges from the UK’s largest pet retailer. http://www.petbusinessworld.co.uk/news/feed/millions-around-the-world-see-crufts-finale Four momentous days of Crufts culminated in an exciting final as Jilly (Ch Soletrader Peak A Boo) a petit basset griffon vendeen was named as the 2013 Crufts champion. http://www.petbusinessworld.co.uk/news/feed/usark-founder-resigns United States Association of Reptile Keepers founder Andrew Wyatt has resigned as CEO and president of the organisation. http://www.petbusinessworld.co.uk/news/feed/3p-enterprise-apppoints-paul-mclaughlin 3P Enterprise has apppointed Paul McLaughlin as sales agent covering the North West. http://www.petbusinessworld.co.uk/news/feed/teen-sentenced-for-flushing-goldfish A teenager who flushed a school’s goldfish down the toilet has been ordered to carry out 100 hours unpaid community service. http://www.petbusinessworld.co.uk/news/feed/new-pet-population-figures Proving they really are man’s best friend, new research from Mintel finds that dogs are the nation’s favourite pet, with one in three (33%) households owing one. http://www.petbusinessworld.co.uk/news/feed/new-pet-show-in-kent Animal psychologists, fashion shows, pet adoption, equestrian displays, pet care and an ‘ask the vet’ clinic will be among the attractions at Pet Expo 2013, a new consumer show in Kent. http://www.petbusinessworld.co.uk/news/feed/beaphar-kitty-milk-for-kittens Beaphar Kitty Milk is a tailored replacement milk feed for kittens. Formulated in line with scientific advances in feline nutrition, this palatable feed provides kittens with all the necessary vitamins, minerals, proteins and oils that they need. http://www.petbusinessworld.co.uk/news/feed/ban-on-dumping-fish-catch-to-be-phased-in European Union fisheries ministers have agreed to phase out the controversial practice of dumping unwanted fish. http://www.petbusinessworld.co.uk/news/feed/scruffs-launches-grooming-kit Scruffs – already known for its collection of ECO pet bedding – has launched a grooming kit and anti-gorge feeding bowls to enhance its ECO Collection offering. http://www.petbusinessworld.co.uk/news/feed/n-ireland-s--positive-step--to-dog-welfare The Kennel Club has welcomed new regulations to be introduced in Northern Ireland as ‘a positive step’ towards better standards of welfare for the breeding of dogs.
 http://www.petbusinessworld.co.uk/news/feed/thousands-visit-first-day-of-crufts Thousands visited the first day of Crufts yesterday (March 7), with a number of exhibitors reporting brisk trade. http://www.petbusinessworld.co.uk/news/feed/rabies-threat-to-uk Crooked pet dealers are risking a rabies outbreak in Britain by selling dogs smuggled in from abroad, Birmingham animal welfare chiefs have warned. http://www.petbusinessworld.co.uk/news/feed/treats-drive-dog-food-sales-to-record--1bn New research reveals that sales of dog food reached a record £1 billion last year, driven by a growth in treats. http://www.petbusinessworld.co.uk/news/feed/verm-x-brings-out-poultry-zest Poultry Zest, from the makers of Verm-X, is the first pelleted spice and mineral supplement for poultry owners. It is a nutritional supplement that its makers say can improve the all-round condition and performance of poultry, ducks, geese, turkeys and game birds. http://www.petbusinessworld.co.uk/news/feed/dogs-may-grasp-how-people-think Dogs in a new study demonstrated flexible thinking, which would allow them to understand a human’s perspective. http://www.petbusinessworld.co.uk/news/feed/saki-hikari-voted--best-koi-food-- Saki-Hikari has been voted ‘Best Koi Food’ in Koi Carp magazine’s Koi Awards 2012. The awards give readers the chance to vote for their favourite products. http://www.petbusinessworld.co.uk/news/feed/banking-with-a-difference Business banker Kathryn Harland spent a day working with one of her clients to get ‘first hand’ experience about their requirements. http://www.petbusinessworld.co.uk/news/feed/peregrine-livefoods-working-towards-quality-standard Peregrine Livefoods is working towards the quality standard ISO9001. http://www.petbusinessworld.co.uk/news/feed/more-than-25-000-dogs-to-appear-at-crufts More than 25,000 dogs are expected to make their way to the NEC in Birmingham for Crufts, which opens today (March 7). http://www.petbusinessworld.co.uk/news/feed/zooplus-switches-online-payment-processing Leading European internet pet retailer Zooplus has switched its on-line payment processing to global multi-channel payment company Adyen in a bid to increase regional sales and support rapid international growth. http://www.petbusinessworld.co.uk/news/feed/whiskas-launches--big-cat-little-cat--campaign Whiskas, the UK’s best-selling cat brand, has laucnhed a new advertising campaign ‘Big Cat Little Cat’. http://www.petbusinessworld.co.uk/news/feed/reef-eden-brings-jellyfish-tanks-to-the-uk Specialist distributor Reef Eden International is reporting strong demand for its high-end, purpose-built jellyfish tanks, first launched in the UK last November. http://www.petbusinessworld.co.uk/news/feed/hedgerow-celebrates-20th-anniversary As Hedgerow Small Animal Feeds celebrates its 20th birthday this month, the Derbyshire company says its range and ‘zest for quality and value for money’ have never been stronger. http://www.petbusinessworld.co.uk/news/feed/chinese-treats-under-the-microscope The US Food and Drug Administration is investigating whether Chinese production of jerky treats for pets has been a factor in reports of dog illnesses. http://www.petbusinessworld.co.uk/news/feed/alpha-feeds-celebrates-sledding-success The team at North Nottinghamshire-based Alpha Feeds has been celebrating the success of sled dog expert Pete Jones, after his triumph at this year’s Siberian Husky Club of Great Britain’s Aviemore Sled Dog Rally. http://www.petbusinessworld.co.uk/news/feed/chewdles-range-expands-again Chewdles has added another new line to its fast-growing range. http://www.petbusinessworld.co.uk/news/feed/record-showcase-of-new-products-at-pats Visitors to PATS Sandown can expect to see an impressive selection of new products for 2013 with a record number of more than 160 exhibitors unveiling their latest creations when the event opens on Tuesday, March 19. http://www.petbusinessworld.co.uk/news/feed/toplife-fulfills-eastern-promise TopLife Formula, the range of natural pet milks, food and treats for pets, has extended its reach internationally, making inroads into new export markets in East Asia. http://www.petbusinessworld.co.uk/news/feed/eheim-founder-dies-aged-93 Gunther Eheim, founder of German manufacturer of aquarium accessories Eheim, has died aged 93, on February 2 in his home town of Deizisau, east of Stuttgart. http://www.petbusinessworld.co.uk/news/feed/doncaster-dog-food-manufacturer-moves-premises A dog food manufacturer has expanded into bigger premises to extend its product range. http://www.petbusinessworld.co.uk/news/feed/-struggling--pet-shop-on-tv-show A Lancashire pet shop that has been open less than 12 months appears on national TV next week. http://www.petbusinessworld.co.uk/news/feed/don-t-malign-all-groomers--says-trade-association The British Dog Groomers’ Association has come out fighting in defence of dog groomers following a spate of negative articles in the national press. With headlines such as ‘How your family pet could be maimed or killed by dog groomers’, the BDGA is keen to provide balance to the reports focusing on recent tragedies involving grooming salons. http://www.petbusinessworld.co.uk/news/feed/lovejoys-appoints-another-wholesaler Lovejoys has appointed its third wholesaler in as many months. http://www.petbusinessworld.co.uk/news/feed/twilight-fuels--wolf--dog-craze Official registrations of ‘wolf type’ dog breeds – popularised by films such as Twilight and Game of Thrones – have dropped as rescue figures for these breeds continue to increase, leading to fears that unscrupulous breeders are cashing in on the latest canine craze. http://www.petbusinessworld.co.uk/news/feed/bluefin-tuna-sells-for--1-million A bluefin tuna has sold for a record £1.09million at a Tokyo auction, nearly three times the previous high set last year. http://www.petbusinessworld.co.uk/news/feed/uk-business-pay-overdue-bills--one-day-earlier- UK businesses paid bills one day earlier in 2012 compared with the previous year, according to the latest figures from Experian. http://www.petbusinessworld.co.uk/news/feed/us-states-tackle-undercover-surveillance Five US states have enacted laws meant to block people from entering livestock production facilities under false pretenses to record undercover video documenting the treatment of animals. http://www.petbusinessworld.co.uk/news/feed/scruffs-brings-out-orthopaedic-pet-beds Scruffs has brought out a range of orthopaedic pet beds predesigned predominantly for larger breeds or pets that require more support for their joints, back or body. http://www.petbusinessworld.co.uk/news/feed/more-shops-closing-than-opening Independent shops are no longer opening at a faster rate than they are closing – so the high street vacancy rate is set to rise sharply. http://www.petbusinessworld.co.uk/news/feed/otter-eats--10-000-worth-of-pond-fish An otter has eaten most of the fish in an elderly couple’s pond, estimated to be worth around £10,000. http://www.petbusinessworld.co.uk/news/feed/velcera-acquired-by-private-label-supplier Velcera, which sells PetArmor flea and tick products has been acquired by private-label supplier Perrigo. http://www.petbusinessworld.co.uk/news/feed/doggy-weekend-for-young-people The Young Kennel Club is hosting a new doggy weekend at the Kennel Club Building in Stoneleigh, Warwickshire, on April 27-28. http://www.petbusinessworld.co.uk/news/feed/count-your-chickens With spring finally here and an ever-increasing demand from consumers for confidence and traceability in the food they eat, a livestock supplier is recommending pet retailers consider stocking chickens. http://www.petbusinessworld.co.uk/news/feed/british-firms--triumph--at-us-show Eleven British pet product firms exhibitied at this month’s Global Pet Expo, the largest North American trade show for the pet care sector, and early reports indicate that major inroads were made into US and other overseas markets. http://www.petbusinessworld.co.uk/news/feed/antifreeze-warning-after-cat-deaths A warning has been issued after six cats died of suspected poisoning in an Ayrshire town within a month. http://www.petbusinessworld.co.uk/news/feed/challenge-to-sqps--without-foundation- A challenge to the role of SQP animal medicines advisors by the British Veterinary Association is ‘without foundation’, says the Secretary General of the Animal Medicines Training Regulatory Authority (AMTRA). http://www.petbusinessworld.co.uk/news/feed/tmc-to-launch-new-style-pro-clear-uv-pond-clarifier TMC first introduced its range of UV pond clarifiers in the late 1980s, and in 1996, launched the Pro Clear Advantage professional UV clarifier for larger ponds. http://www.petbusinessworld.co.uk/news/feed/treats-range-launched---with-a-little-help-from-facebook-friends Pooch & Mutt has launched a new range of seven treats this month. http://www.petbusinessworld.co.uk/news/feed/usark-ceo-quits-to-set-up-rival-body United States Association of Reptile Keepers (USARK) founder Andrew Wyatt has resigned as CEO and president of the organisation. http://www.petbusinessworld.co.uk/news/feed/take-the-plunge-and-help-animals The Scottish SPCA is calling on daredevils to abseil 165ft down the Forth Rail Bridge to raise vital funds. http://www.petbusinessworld.co.uk/news/feed/the-cat-s-whiskas Whiskas, the brand behind the Tasty Textures and Oh So cat food ranges, has been awarded this year’s Household Pet Product of the Year in the annual Superbrands survey. http://www.petbusinessworld.co.uk/news/feed/going-for-gold A Michigan fisherman has caught a three-pound, 15-inch long goldfish from Lake Clair. http://www.petbusinessworld.co.uk/news/feed/eliminating-micro-organisms Eheim’s reeflexUV reduces micro-organisms and eliminates torpidity in the water. Due to its built-in reflector, the micro-organism-killing UV-C radiation is significantly increased. http://www.petbusinessworld.co.uk/news/feed/safeguards-for-horses-in-light-of-horsemeat-scandal Representatives from across the horse sector have welcomed a commitment from Owen Paterson, Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, on a number of measures to help protect the food chain and provide greater protection for horses. http://www.petbusinessworld.co.uk/news/feed/ashleigh-and-pudsey-booked-for-the-pet-show Animal-lovers across the UK are being given a rare opportunity to see Britain's Got Talent Winners Ashleigh and Pudsey perform a routine at The Pet Show in Warwickshire in July. http://www.petbusinessworld.co.uk/news/feed/essex-breeding-centre-thinks-small Essex Breeding Centre, owned by Phil and Gail Gibbs, has been breeding and supplying small animals for 15 years. http://www.petbusinessworld.co.uk/news/feed/busy-beta-attracts-4-500-visitors Equestrian trade show BETA International 2013 welcomed buyers and suppliers from across the globe as 4,551 visitors arrived for three days of business and networking opportunities. http://www.petbusinessworld.co.uk/news/feed/new-parrot-toys-at-sharples-n-grant New from Sharples N Grant is a ‘first-to-market in bird toy innovation’, the company says. http://www.petbusinessworld.co.uk/news/feed/ceva-appoints-judging-panel CEVA Animal Health UK, manufacturer of leading veterinary behaviour products Feliway and Adaptil, has appointed its judging panel for the second Ceva Awards for Animal Welfare. http://www.petbusinessworld.co.uk/news/feed/orijen-reformulates-dry-range Orijen has reformulated its dry pet food range using a new 'whole prey' concept, incorporating not only fresh muscle meat but also organ meat, cartilage and marrow to mirror the variety of meats that dogs and cats would naturally hunt in the wild. http://www.petbusinessworld.co.uk/news/feed/passive-smoking-can-harm-pets In light of a recent government anti-smoking campaign, a veterinary surgery is urging smokers to be aware of the health risks posed to their pets as a result of passive smoking. http://www.petbusinessworld.co.uk/news/feed/get-ready-for-the-pond-season Aquarium water treatment manufacturer Colombo has a range of products to help get a pond’s biological filter up to speed, as well as decomposing sludge and organic waste. http://www.petbusinessworld.co.uk/news/feed/the-top-20-wackiest-pet-names Next time you ’re asked to do a name tag, don’t be surprised if it’s for a dog called Chicken-Fish or a cat named Pickywickywoowoo, as these are just some of the weird and wonderful names people are bestowing on their pets. http://www.petbusinessworld.co.uk/news/feed/dog-rocks-to-stop-supplying-amazon Dog Rocks is to cease supplying stock to Amazon Retail in the UK. http://www.petbusinessworld.co.uk/news/feed/simpsons-launches-new-dog-food Simpsons has launched a new range of dog food. Owners Craig and Lisa Simpson say their Wigan-based business is the first in the UK to produce an 80/20 food. http://www.petbusinessworld.co.uk/news/feed/pet-shop-re-opens-eight-months-after-inferno A North East pet shop is trading once again, eight months after a devastating blaze destroyed the building and killed dozens of its animals. http://www.petbusinessworld.co.uk/news/feed/anti-slip-training-pads-from-animal-instincts Anti-Slip Training Pads are the latest addition to the Animal Instincts range of pet accessories, available exclusively from Pedigree Wholesale. http://www.petbusinessworld.co.uk/news/feed/pet-shop-targeted-in-mass-burglary Burglars took thousands of pounds worth of stock from a Derbyshire pet store in a town centre spree that took in seven shops and a pub. http://www.petbusinessworld.co.uk/news/feed/omega-3-link-to-osteoporosis Omega-3 could help laying hens avoid bone damage, according to new research – and the findings may also help human patients suffering from osteoporosis. http://www.petbusinessworld.co.uk/news/feed/they-couldn-t-stay-away A Yorkshire couple who left the pet trade found they missed it so much that they have opened another shop. http://www.petbusinessworld.co.uk/news/feed/doggy-bag-wins-pet-product-award On-line shopping site The Microfibre Store is celebrating after scooping the Pet Product of the Year 2013 title in the Innovation Awards at the equine trade show BETA International at NEC, Birmingham this week. http://www.petbusinessworld.co.uk/news/feed/antibiotic-risk-to-ornamental-fish The widespread use of antibiotics within the ornamental fish industry is contributing to antibiotic resistance, according to new research. http://www.petbusinessworld.co.uk/news/feed/promotion-for-tom-noble-at-new-era-aquaculture Tom Noble has been promoted from sales manager to sales director at New Era Aquaculture in recognition of his performance at the award-winning Yorkshire fish food manufacturer. http://www.petbusinessworld.co.uk/news/feed/conservation-bid-for-two-fish-species Marine biologists and conservation groups have launched a petition urging the Taiwanese government to add two endangered bulbous-head fish species to the protected species list. http://www.petbusinessworld.co.uk/news/feed/kong-scores-a-hat-trick For the third year running, KONG Company’s flagship product, the KONG Classic, has been voted winner of the 2012 Best Toy category by readers of Your Dog magazine. http://www.petbusinessworld.co.uk/news/feed/eden-s-new-look Merseyside-based Eden Petz has had a busy start to the year, with the launch of a new e-commerce website (www.edenpetz.com) and a new trading name – Eden.H Limited. http://www.petbusinessworld.co.uk/news/feed/lucky-escape-for-kent-pet-shop Pet shop owner Steve Ball was having a day off at home when his manager called to say there was a fire in his shop. http://www.petbusinessworld.co.uk/news/feed/pdsa-appeals-for-winter-stock PDSA has made an urgent appeal for winter stock donations for its charity shops. http://www.petbusinessworld.co.uk/news/feed/pet-store-burglars-kill-livestock Cruel burglars killed 40 birds and stole stock worth about £2,000 after breaking into a pet shop in Scotland. http://www.petbusinessworld.co.uk/news/feed/eurotrees-celebrates The team at Walsall-based saddle tree manufacturers Eurotrees are celebrating their first year in business. http://www.petbusinessworld.co.uk/news/feed/hozelock-cyprio-launches-bioforce-filter Hozelock Cyprio has launched the Bioforce Revolution pressurised pond filter, which boasts an efficient and mess-free cleaning system. http://www.petbusinessworld.co.uk/news/feed/business-title-goes-walkies-after-name-clash A dog-walking business in the North East has been forced to rebrand as the original business name clashed with another company elsewhere in the UK. http://www.petbusinessworld.co.uk/news/feed/antos-adds-to-cerea-range Antos is launching an addition to its 100% natural, vegetable-based Cerea range. http://www.petbusinessworld.co.uk/news/feed/strong-seminar-line-up-at-pats-sandown PATS Sandown has secured a strong line-up of speakers for two days of seminars designed to give pet retailers ahead-of-the-game ideas on new lines, new approaches and new profit potential. http://www.petbusinessworld.co.uk/news/feed/hedgehogs--disappearing-as-fast-as-tigers- Hedgehogs are disappearing as quickly as the world’s tigers, according to the findings of a 10-year study by the People’s Trust for Endangered Species. http://www.petbusinessworld.co.uk/news/feed/pedigree-pups-nabbed-in-shop-ram-raid A pedigree puppy stolen from a pet shop during a late-night ram raid has been found – but three other pups are still missing. The shih tzu was returned safe and well, and two days later was sold to a young family. http://www.petbusinessworld.co.uk/news/feed/kennelpak-adds-wild-boar-to-range Kennelpak has added the Southwest Canyon Wild Boar variety to its popular Taste of the Wild range of dog foods. http://www.petbusinessworld.co.uk/news/feed/first-manchester-pet-show-this-autumn Trade stand space is available at the first Manchester Pet Show, which makes its debut at EventCity – next to the Trafford Centre – this Autumn. http://www.petbusinessworld.co.uk/news/feed/pet-shop-egg-is-a-shark A mystery egg which was bought in a pet shop and hatched into a tropical shark has been donated to a Cornish attraction. http://www.petbusinessworld.co.uk/news/feed/elvis-loves-pets-party-enters-the-fray Among the candidates for the the forthcoming Eastleigh by-election is one David Bishop, a retired painter and decorator (and poet and musician), who is standing for the Elvis Loves Pets party! http://www.petbusinessworld.co.uk/news/feed/top-dog-walk-in-the-west Heddon’s Mouth in Exmoor National Park has long been a favourite with walkers – in fact, the Romantic poets Wordsworth, Coleriedge and Shelley often walked this stretch of Coast Path, taking inspiration from the landscape as they went. http://www.petbusinessworld.co.uk/news/feed/aquadip-supplies-thousands-of-plants-to-london-aquarium Aquatic plant exporter Aquadip has supplied thousands of plants, helping to create Europe’s largest planted tank in a London aquarium. http://www.petbusinessworld.co.uk/news/feed/burns-brings-out-new-packaging Burns Pet Nutrition will be launching new packaging for its dry food ranges at Crufts at the NEC, Birmingham from March 7-10 and then again at PATS Sandown on March 19-20. http://www.petbusinessworld.co.uk/news/feed/petition-fails-to-stop-pets-at-home A petition signed by nearly 600 people in less than a fortnight has failed to stop plans for a Pets at Home in a small West Country town that already has FOUR pet shops! http://www.petbusinessworld.co.uk/news/feed/ready-for-your-15-minutes- Are you worried about the future of your business? Are you finding it tough in the current economic climate? http://www.petbusinessworld.co.uk/news/feed/meat-in-horsemeat-scandal--not-sold--for-pet-food No contaminated food from the horsemeat scandal has been sold on to pet food manufacturers, pbwnews has been told. http://www.petbusinessworld.co.uk/news/feed/judge-rewards-have-a-go-hero A shop worker who tackled a burglar during a raid on a pet store has been given a reward. http://www.petbusinessworld.co.uk/news/feed/cereal-thriller Lily’s Kitchen is launching a unique breakfast for dogs. http://www.petbusinessworld.co.uk/news/feed/oata-fish-videos-on-facebook OATA’s seven YouTube videos designed to give helpful advice to aspiring fish keepers have now been viewed more than 600,000 times. http://www.petbusinessworld.co.uk/news/feed/fish-thief-given-community-service A man who stole a huge bass from an aquarium and then used it to win a fishing competition has been given 100 hours of community work and been put on probation, reports the Guardian. http://www.petbusinessworld.co.uk/news/feed/company-of-animals-md-on-top-of-the-world Steve Driver, managing director of The Company of Animals, has tackled Africa’s highest mountain to raise money for three charities – Dogs For The Disabled, Limb Care & FairTunes. http://www.petbusinessworld.co.uk/news/feed/say-cheese Toplife Formula, the range of natural pet milks, food and treats for cats, dogs, kittens and puppies, is to launch new Cheesy Treats for Cats at PATS Sandown. http://www.petbusinessworld.co.uk/news/feed/no-sour-grapes-over-tv-ad-ruling The Advertising Standards Authority has decided not to uphold complaints about the Morrisons Christmas TV ad. http://www.petbusinessworld.co.uk/news/feed/horse-sanctuary-issues-disease-information-pack Redwings, the UK’s largest horse sanctuary has issued a new information pack to help horse owners get clued up on strangles – the world’s most commonly diagnosed equine infectious disease. http://www.petbusinessworld.co.uk/news/feed/natural-instinct-in-the-pink Natural Instinct has chosen Crufts to unveil its pinkest pack yet – Salmon Working Dog. http://www.petbusinessworld.co.uk/news/feed/viovet-raises-awareness-of-pet-theft With the ever-increasing theft of dogs, horses, and parrots, internet pet retailer VioVet has launched the first Pet Theft Awareness Week from March 14-20. http://www.petbusinessworld.co.uk/news/feed/become-a-mutt-inee-idol Billy+Margot has launched the first commercially-produced air-popped Popcorn for Dogs. http://www.petbusinessworld.co.uk/news/feed/it-s-crunch-time-at-busy-wagg-foods Following the launch of Wagg cat food, the brand is growing again with an expansion into the dog biscuit market. http://www.petbusinessworld.co.uk/news/feed/hse-seeks-consultation-on-biocides-pricing A popular product sold to control algae growth in ponds will have to be taken off the shelves this autumn if OATA’s fight to get it removed from the new Biocides Regulation is not successful, because it will prove too costly for manufacturers to gain approval. http://www.petbusinessworld.co.uk/news/feed/meet-simon-s-cat-creator-simon-tofield As part of the launch of the new range of Simon’s Cat pet products from Sharples & Grant, PATS visitors will have the opportunity to meet the creator of this internet phenomenon. http://www.petbusinessworld.co.uk/news/feed/long-paws-brings-hennessy---sons-back-to-uk Long Paws, importer of the lick ’n’ flow pet water bottle, is now importing Hennessy & Sons’ range of luxury leather collars and leashes into the UK. http://www.petbusinessworld.co.uk/news/feed/firefighters-called-out-to-pet-food-factory Firefighters were called out to Nestlé Purina’s pet food factory in Sudbury, Suffolk on Tuesday evening. http://www.petbusinessworld.co.uk/news/feed/pets-with-come-to-bed-eyes While your partner might not be in the dog house, he or she might not be the only one in your bed this Valentine’s! http://www.petbusinessworld.co.uk/news/feed/peregrine-runs-a-right-royal-offer To celebrate the Chinese Year of the Snake, reptile and livefoods specialist Peregrine is running a series of special promotions for retailers. http://www.petbusinessworld.co.uk/news/feed/pedigree-dogs-in-the-spotlight The Kennel Club held its inaugural High Profile Breed Education Day last week, offering the opportunity for open discussion on the current state of pedigree dog health.
 http://www.petbusinessworld.co.uk/news/feed/petsafe-group-acquires-pup-pee-solutions Global pet product manufacturer Radio Systems Corporation has acquired Pup-Pee Solutions. http://www.petbusinessworld.co.uk/news/feed/putting-the--ooh--into-poo Baggee says will be putting the ‘ooh’ into poo with its new Lush Doggee collection at PATS Sandown. http://www.petbusinessworld.co.uk/news/feed/my-bunny-valentine Supreme Petfoods’ Happy Hoppers Club is offering all its members a free giant heart-shaped Valentines treat, suitable for rabbits, guinea-pigs and other small furries. http://www.petbusinessworld.co.uk/news/feed/snake-breeder-faces-test-case-prosecution A reptile breeder faces prosecution by Doncaster Borough Council following the sale of a snake in June last year. The case is the first time a breeder has been charged under Section 2 of the 1951 Pet Animals Act, which prohibits sale of pets from street markets and public places. http://www.petbusinessworld.co.uk/news/feed/collarways-brings-fluff---tuff-toys-to-uk Collarways will be launching a new line of tough yet soft dog toys at PATS Sandown. http://www.petbusinessworld.co.uk/news/feed/sales-down-at-central-garden---pet Central Garden & Pet Company, the Canadian owner of the Interpet, Blagdon, Kent Marine, Nylabone and Kaytee brands, saw sales decline in the first quarter of the financial year to December 2012. http://www.petbusinessworld.co.uk/news/feed/11-british-firms-off-to-florida Eleven British petcare product firms will be travelling to Florida at the end of the month to exhibit at Global Pet Expo as part of a UK group organised by PetQuip, the UK-based international trade association for pet equipment suppliers. http://www.petbusinessworld.co.uk/news/feed/english-setter-bounces-back The English Setter has come off the Kennel Club’s list of native dog breeds that could be at risk of extinction after registrations increased by 25% in 2012, in a year that saw a celebration of all things British. http://www.petbusinessworld.co.uk/news/feed/treats-in-resealable-bags Hollings is now offering Prime Chicken Fillets or Prime Duck Fillets in 100g resealable bags in a shelf-ready display box of 10. http://www.petbusinessworld.co.uk/news/feed/charities-welcome-microchipping-law Charities have welcomed the news that all dogs in England will have to be microchipped from April 6, 2016, with the Dogs Trust, Blue Cross and Battersea Dogs and Cats Home saying they will offer a free microchipping service. The Kennel Club has pledged to gift microchip scanners to every local authority in England and Wales in support of the decision. http://www.petbusinessworld.co.uk/news/feed/dog-pedometer-to-tackle-pet-obesity A pedometer measuring the number of daily steps taken by dogs has gone on sale in Japan to tackle rising rates of pet obesity. http://www.petbusinessworld.co.uk/news/feed/earn-cpd-points-at-beta BETA International is offering SQPs the chance to gain a maximum 18 CPD points – four more than last year – at AMTRA-accredited seminars hosted by the show’s main sponsor, Virbac Animal Health. http://www.petbusinessworld.co.uk/news/feed/pet-tried-to-save-partially-deaf-owner Relatives of a partially deaf man who died because of a house fire believe his dog tried in vain to save him by waking him up. http://www.petbusinessworld.co.uk/news/feed/high-noon-on-the-high-street Can bricks and clicks both survive (and thrive)? Will on-line save towns from the out-of-town gang? http://www.petbusinessworld.co.uk/news/feed/hagen-takes-major-presence-at-aqua-2013 International brand Rolf C Hagen will make its debut at AQUA 2013, October 9-10, at the International Centre in Telford, and has booked the largest stand. As a result, Hagen has decided not to hold its annual trade exhibition this year. http://www.petbusinessworld.co.uk/news/feed/plans-to-franchise-dog-day-care-centre The founder of a day care centre for dogs is planning to roll out the service nationwide. http://www.petbusinessworld.co.uk/news/feed/pampurredpets-opens-46th-store PamPurredPets has opened a new store in Melksham, Wiltshire – the company’s 46th. http://www.petbusinessworld.co.uk/news/feed/tv-stars-to-appear-at-beta Two TV celebrities will make an appearance at BETA International 2013 – Countryfile presenter, ecologist and journalist Ellie Harrison and actress Claire King, famed for her role as glamorous Kim Tate in ITV’s rural soap, Emmerdale. http://www.petbusinessworld.co.uk/news/feed/created-for-the-sporty-dog Nestlé has announced a new pet food formula for the US market designed to help dogs keep up with their owners on runs. http://www.petbusinessworld.co.uk/news/feed/zombie-fish- A beheaded and gutted fish on display in a fishmonger’s window ‘came back to life’ and was caught on video by a passer-by, reports the Evening Standard. http://www.petbusinessworld.co.uk/news/feed/chuckit-ultra-ball-now-in-medium The best-selling Chuckit Ultra Ball is now available in two new forms. Ultra Tug Medium and Ultra Duo Tug Medium have been added to the Chuckit range available in the UK from Mines for Pets. http://www.petbusinessworld.co.uk/news/feed/us-dog-food-spend-to-grow-by-17- Spending on dog food in the US is expected to grow 17% over the next three years, market research firm Euromonitor International reports http://www.petbusinessworld.co.uk/news/feed/hen-ownership-grows Hen ownership has increased by 80% in just three years, with about 700,000 people now keeping them, according to the British Hen Welfare Trust. http://www.petbusinessworld.co.uk/news/feed/pope-s-pond-inspires-children-s-book A children’s book that details the relationship between Pope Benedict XVI and his fish pond has been described as ‘a window into his soul’. http://www.petbusinessworld.co.uk/news/feed/surrey-uni-s-new-vet-college-a-step-closer The University of Surrey has appointed Devereux Architects to create a masterplan for its new School of Veterinary Medicine. http://www.petbusinessworld.co.uk/news/feed/pet-tribute-website-launched New pet tribute website A4animals was launched last year initially as a tribute to the site founder’s Labrador Ben, who died after drinking polluted ditch water. http://www.petbusinessworld.co.uk/news/feed/natural-support-for-chariots-of-fire Verm-X has announced it is sponsoring popular display team, Chariots of Fire. http://www.petbusinessworld.co.uk/news/feed/seattle-company-grows-distribution Seattle-based Animal Supply has acquired a distributor that will enable the company to add 12 states in the eastern US plus Washington, DC to its footprint. http://www.petbusinessworld.co.uk/news/feed/high-noon-on-the-high-street Can bricks and clicks both survive (and thrive)? Will on-line save towns from the out-of-town gang? Top speakers will take aim at these questions and more at the bira High Street Conference. http://www.petbusinessworld.co.uk/news/feed/puppy-dies-during-grooming-session An English bulldog pup has died, minutes into a grooming session at a Pets at Home branch. http://www.petbusinessworld.co.uk/news/feed/sunfish-washing-up-in-east-anglia Weather conditions have been blamed for an unusual number of monster sunfish being washed up on the east coast of England, including Norfolk, according to Eastern Daily Press. http://www.petbusinessworld.co.uk/news/feed/tropiclean-dental-care-and-shampoos-now-in-the-uk Shropshire-based Rosewood Pet Products has brought a new range of dental care products and shampoos to the UK. http://www.petbusinessworld.co.uk/news/feed/are-you-ready-for-national-nest-box-week- National Nest Box Week, which this year runs from February 14-21, was organised by the British Trust for Ornithology to encourage people to create homes for wild birds in their gardens. It is the ideal time to stock and promote a wide variety of bird boxes. http://www.petbusinessworld.co.uk/news/feed/doggie-valentine-s-day-appeal Jerry Green Rescue has launched a Love Us, Love Our Dogs campaign for Valentine’s Day, urging people to donate a shoebox filled with toys and treats to their local Jerry Green Dog Rescue centre. http://www.petbusinessworld.co.uk/news/feed/welcome-to-the-world--nemo- Two babies were last year named after the Walt Disney cartoon character Nemo, a study revealed. http://www.petbusinessworld.co.uk/news/feed/dog-genetics-under-the-microscope Domesticated dogs evolved into man’s best friend much more recently than previously thought, according to a new analysis of their DNA. http://www.petbusinessworld.co.uk/news/feed/supreme-petfoods-drops-prices-on-rabbit-muesli Following the launch of the Happy Hoppers Club for retailers last year, Supreme is implementing a significant price drop on Russel Rabbit 12.5kg to support its crusade for better quality weigh-up. http://www.petbusinessworld.co.uk/news/feed/hydrotherapy-centre-celebrates-first-anniversary The Animal Health Trust, in Kentford, Suffolk, is celebrating its first year in its purpose-built Hydrotherapy Centre, with the news that the team has treated a record number of patients in 2012! http://www.petbusinessworld.co.uk/news/feed/dogs-wooff-these-new-dog-beds A new range of dog beds is available exclusively from Pedigree Wholesale. http://www.petbusinessworld.co.uk/news/feed/mars-looks-to-close-petfood-factory Mars Petcare is considering closing a factory in Peterborough, which employs 82 people, following a review of its business. http://www.petbusinessworld.co.uk/news/feed/marine-fish-killed-in-nz-vandal-attack Vandals have poisoned dozens of rare and exotic fish at a New Zealand marine centre. http://www.petbusinessworld.co.uk/news/feed/pudsey-to-star-in-film Simon Cowell is making a film about last year’s Britain's Got Talent winner, Pudsey the dog, according to the BBC. http://www.petbusinessworld.co.uk/news/feed/kennel-club-warns-about-anti-freeze The Kennel Club is urging pet owners and motorists to take care when using anti-freeze, as just a small spill could be lethal to dogs and cats. http://www.petbusinessworld.co.uk/news/feed/champion-petfoods-kitchens-back-on-track The kitchens at Champion Petfoods in Ontario have been working round the clock seven days a week to meet worldwide demand after a fire in November. http://www.petbusinessworld.co.uk/news/feed/zoomed-extends-reptile-lighting-range ZooMed has a new range of T5 High Output Reptisun 5.0 and Reptisun 10.0 UVB lamps, made in Germany. http://www.petbusinessworld.co.uk/news/feed/americans-up-spending-on-pets Americans spend more than US$52 billion (£32bn) a year on their pets and the American Pet Products Association estimates spending increased by 3.8% last year. http://www.petbusinessworld.co.uk/news/feed/gundog-schedules-now-online Schedules and entry forms for the Kennel Club Gundog Working Test are now available. http://www.petbusinessworld.co.uk/news/feed/mystery-of-external-filter-flow-rates-solved Following some customer comments about a loss of output in external filters, the JBL Research Department conducted an investigation. http://www.petbusinessworld.co.uk/news/feed/pet-friendly-app To highlight the first multi-pet insurance comparison service, Confused.com has developed a Facebook app that enables animal lovers to create personalised comic strips that they can share with their friends and followers, allowing owners to have some fun by imagining the types of conversations their pets might have behind their backs. http://www.petbusinessworld.co.uk/news/feed/bestpets-mascots-re-homed More than 1,000 Bestpets ‘Local’ customers have given Alfie the Dog, Maurice the Guinea Pig and Ozzy the Budgie a new home! http://www.petbusinessworld.co.uk/news/feed/kong-pledges-support-for-pet-blood-bank Pet toy manufacturer KONG Company has pledged to continue helping Pet Blood Bank UK in 2013 with regular quarterly donations of dog toys to reward the nation’s doggy donors. http://www.petbusinessworld.co.uk/news/feed/-3-million-saved-after-oata-steps-in-over-plant-ban DEFRA has banned the sale of five aquatic plants, but intervention by trade association OATA has seen a further three plants removed from the list. Sales of these three plants are estimated to be in the region of £3 million. http://www.petbusinessworld.co.uk/news/feed/-twas-a-windy-christmas-at-sea-life-centre Staff at Great Yarmouth Sea Life Centre had to lower the water level in their ocean tank by six inches to counter a wind problem! http://www.petbusinessworld.co.uk/news/feed/burglars-target-pet-shop Three birds and a large quantity of dog food have been stolen in an overnight burglary at a pet shop in Kilkeel, Co Down. http://www.petbusinessworld.co.uk/news/feed/fire-chief-offers-chilling-warning-to-dog-owners Two men had to be rescued after falling through frozen lakes when trying to rescue dogs, website London24 reports. http://www.petbusinessworld.co.uk/news/feed/small-pet-market-bounces-back The small pet market in the US is bouncing back from the recession, according research by Packaged Facts. http://www.petbusinessworld.co.uk/news/feed/calls-to-amend-welsh-electric-collar-ban A campaigning couple want the Welsh government to amend a ban on ‘electric shock’ collars for cats and dogs so pet owners can install invisible fences. http://www.petbusinessworld.co.uk/news/feed/marine-treatments-from-colombo A new range of water treatments for marine tanks is now available under the Colombo brand from Aquadistri UK. Easy to use, the products deal with all elements of marine aquarium water quality. A range of marine water testing kits are also available. http://www.petbusinessworld.co.uk/news/feed/portion-control-pet-food-dispenser-from-petmate 3P Enterprise is bringing a new portion-control pet food dispenser to the UK. http://www.petbusinessworld.co.uk/news/feed/-40--of-pets-now-obese- Britain is the fattest nation in Western Europe, with more than a quarter of the population ranked as obese, according to a recent study by the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development. http://www.petbusinessworld.co.uk/news/feed/hi-tech-pet-gifts-gaining-popularity Hi-tech pet-related gifts – including dog biscuit makers, treadmills and doghouse air conditioners – are gaining popularity in the US. http://www.petbusinessworld.co.uk/news/feed/world-s-largest-marine-aquarium-opens The world’s largest marine public aquarium has been opened in Singapore. The S.E.A. Aquarium contains over 800 species of marine animals in almost 12 million gallons of water. http://www.petbusinessworld.co.uk/news/feed/tickets-on-sale-for-the-pet-show Tickets have gone on sale for the inaugural The Pet Show, to be held at Stoneleigh Park, Warwickshire, on July 20-21. http://www.petbusinessworld.co.uk/news/feed/dodson---horrell-to-sponsor-challenge Horse feed supplier DODSON & Horrell will sponsor the Pony Club and Riding Club Eventer Challenge at Blenheim Palace International Horse Trials in Oxfordshire yet again this year. http://www.petbusinessworld.co.uk/news/feed/charity-shop-gives-advice-on-pet-adoptions A new charity shop in Hayle, Cornwall, will also be offering advice to people on adopting unwanted cats and dogs. http://www.petbusinessworld.co.uk/news/feed/albion-meat-products-introduces-chunky-range BARF diet specialists Albion Meat Products has introduced a Chunky Range to its extensive product list. http://www.petbusinessworld.co.uk/news/feed/illegal-fishing-damaging-cambs-rivers Illegal fishing is causing ‘significant damage’ in Cambridgeshire rivers and could wipe out stocks within two years, an angling group has claimed. http://www.petbusinessworld.co.uk/news/feed/the-three-secrets-of-healthy-happy-hounds More than three-quarters of British dogs are happy – and a third of these are ‘the happiest could be’, according to the UK’s first Healthy Happy Hound Report, issued today. http://www.petbusinessworld.co.uk/news/feed/vets-continue-operation-as-firefighters-tackle-blaze Vets continued to operate on a dog after a fire broke out in Medivet’s 24-hour Care Centre in Southend in early January. http://www.petbusinessworld.co.uk/news/feed/pats-seminars-to-help-you-run-your-business Visitors to PATS Sandown will be able to earn Continuing Professional Development (CPD) points if they attend a special seminar by animal healthcare specialists Merial. http://www.petbusinessworld.co.uk/news/feed/name-and-shame-fake-on-line-reviewers Businesses who write their own glowing reviews are to be named and shamed, a move, which could lead to loss of revenue and irreparable damage. http://www.petbusinessworld.co.uk/news/feed/mini-tropical-grazer-for-tropicals New Era has launched a Mini Tropical Grazer for tropical fish, complementing its Mini Marine Grazer. http://www.petbusinessworld.co.uk/news/feed/chanelle-pet-to-broaden-distribution Chanelle Pet is looking to broaden distribution to ensure all independents have access to its brands, especially as it has launched a range of Disney-themed products. http://www.petbusinessworld.co.uk/news/feed/wholesaler-sees-turnover-rise-but-profits-drop The Bestway Group, owner of Batleys and the Best Pets brand, has announced annual turnover up by 6.8% to £2.5 billion from £2.3bn in 2011. Profits for the group’s wholesale businesses were down from £60.2m to £59.2m, however – partly due to the economic climate and partly to acquisitions and the set-up costs of two new depots. http://www.petbusinessworld.co.uk/news/feed/consultation-on-how-to-help-honey-bees New plans have been unveiled to help beekeepers protect their hives from pests and reduce losses of bees. http://www.petbusinessworld.co.uk/news/feed/risk-of-disease-from-ornamental-fish--rare- In response to recent press reports about the risk of humans catching disease from ornamental fish, OATA has said this is ‘rare’ and that ‘following good hygiene practises should further minimise the risk’. http://www.petbusinessworld.co.uk/news/feed/created-for-the-sporty-dog Nestlé has announced a new pet food formula for the US market designed to help dogs keep up with their owners on runs. http://www.petbusinessworld.co.uk/news/feed/timely-gifts-for-peregrine-s-25th To bring Peregrine’s 25th anniversary to a fitting end, directors Tim Green and Dave Perry were presented with hand-crafted, reptile-inspired clocks by their wives, Dawn and Amanda. http://www.petbusinessworld.co.uk/news/feed/lovejoys-appoints-second-wholesaler Lovejoys has appointed its second wholesaler, Warwick-based Trust Pet Products. http://www.petbusinessworld.co.uk/news/feed/call-for-stockists-of-vet-formulated-pet-food Independent manufacturer Salters is looking for stockists for its veterinary-formulated pet foods. http://www.petbusinessworld.co.uk/news/feed/new-blind-catfish-found-in-india A new species of blind catfish has been discovered by scientists in an old deep well in Kerala, south India. http://www.petbusinessworld.co.uk/news/feed/marine-tank-explodes-in-china-centre Sixteen people were hurt after an aquarium burst at a shopping centre in Shanghai. http://www.petbusinessworld.co.uk/news/feed/parrots-nabbed-from-pet-shop Two parrots worth £4,000 have been stolen from a pet shop. http://www.petbusinessworld.co.uk/news/feed/a-new-way-to-deal-with-soiled-litter Pedigree Wholesale is offering retailers a new sales opportunity and an introductory offer with the LitterLocker, an ‘innovative system offering a convenient way to deal with soiled cat litter’. http://www.petbusinessworld.co.uk/news/feed/hilife-spoil-me--for-smaller-dogs Town & Country Petfoods, makers of HiLife, has launched a new ultra-premium pouch dog food, Spoil Me!, which is available from this month. http://www.petbusinessworld.co.uk/news/feed/hg-gladwell-to-open-new-branch East Anglia pet food and farming accessories supplier HG Gladwell and Sons is to open a new branch in Bury St Edmunds next month. http://www.petbusinessworld.co.uk/news/feed/call-for-animal-exhibitors The Lord Whisky Sanctuary Fund, a charity set up in 1981 to support the Park House Animal Sanctuary, in Stelling Minnis, Kent, is holding its annual Fur, Feather & Exotic Exhibition on Saturday, February 23, and is looking for new exhibitors. http://www.petbusinessworld.co.uk/news/feed/cawc-looks-into-selective-breeding-of-fish The Companion Animal Welfare Council (CAWC) is looking into issues caused by selective breeding in fish and is expected to publish its findings later this year. http://www.petbusinessworld.co.uk/news/feed/warning-over-pet-meds Increasingly, errors in pet medication labelling, dosing and administration are leading to dangerous and sometimes lethal consequences for pets, according to the Food and Drug Administration in the US. http://www.petbusinessworld.co.uk/news/feed/pedigree-launches-dentastix-fresh Pedigree launches DentaStix Fresh this month ‘to target the causes of bad breath and help keep dogs mouths healthy’. http://www.petbusinessworld.co.uk/news/feed/trade-stands-available-for-champ-show Trade stand space is available at this year’s Southern Counties Championship Show, to be held at Newbury Showground in Berkshire from Friday, May 31, to Sunday, June 2. http://www.petbusinessworld.co.uk/news/feed/ancol-donates-accessories-to-pet-charities Ancol has donated pet accessories that will benefit thousands of dogs and cats across the country. http://www.petbusinessworld.co.uk/news/feed/tortoise-stolen-from-pet-store The owner of a Northern Ireland pet shop is appealing to thieves to return a young tortoise stolen from his Antrim store. http://www.petbusinessworld.co.uk/news/feed/petmate-acquires-two-us-companies Petmate has acquired US pet toy manufacturer JW Pet Company Inc. and Canine Hardware Inc. The acquisitions include JW Hol-ee Roller Toys and Canine Hardware’s Chuckit! line of fetch games. http://www.petbusinessworld.co.uk/news/feed/kruuse-handles-logistics-for-nurtured-pets Kruuse is now handling all UK logistics for award-winning pet plaster company Nurtured Pets. http://www.petbusinessworld.co.uk/news/feed/pet-shop-refuses-to-sell-three-guppies A fishkeeper with 20 years’ fishkeeping experience was taken aback when a Fenland pet store refused to sell him three guppies for his new tank on New Year’s Eve. http://www.petbusinessworld.co.uk/news/feed/royal-canin-sponsors-show-s-cattery-section Royal Canin will be sponsoring The Cattery section at The Pet Show 2013 at Stoneleigh Park, Warwickshire. http://www.petbusinessworld.co.uk/news/feed/billy-margot-moves-to-new-supplier Billy+Margot has moved to a new supplier to cope with soaring demand for its iced treats for dogs. New Forest Ice Cream is now making the unique range of non-dairy iced treats under the Billy+Margot name. http://www.petbusinessworld.co.uk/news/feed/peckish-re-airs-animated-tv-ad Peckish bird food has embarked on a TV advertising campaign this month. The ad is set to reach millions during its broadcast on ITV, Channel 5 and Sky. http://www.petbusinessworld.co.uk/news/feed/pet-shop-targeted-in-ram-raid A guinea pig was stolen along with hundreds of pounds worth of animal supplies in a ram-raid on a Lancashire pet shop. http://www.petbusinessworld.co.uk/news/feed/rspca-calls-for-groomers-to-be-licensed-after-dog-suffers-burns The RSPCA is calling for the grooming industry to be licensed after the fourth case in less than two years of a dog suffering ‘terrible’ burns at a grooming salon. http://www.petbusinessworld.co.uk/news/feed/holly-salmon-joins-supreme-products Holly Salmon has joined Supreme Products, the leaders in equine show preparation products, as area sales representative for the South. http://www.petbusinessworld.co.uk/news/feed/dengie-horse-feeds-appoints-kate-hayward Kate Hayward has been appointed Dengie Horse Feeds area sales manager for the North of England. http://www.petbusinessworld.co.uk/news/feed/pet-shop-caught-up-in-devon-floods A Pet shop was among dozens of properties in a Devon village affected when £1m river defences were ‘overwhelmed’. http://www.petbusinessworld.co.uk/news/feed/new-era-nets-business-award New Era Aquaculture has won its first business award – the Excellence in Overseas Trade in Doncaster Chamber of Commerce’s 2012 Business Awards. http://www.petbusinessworld.co.uk/news/feed/chewdles-adds-to-treats-range Chewdles has added two new lines to its treats range. http://www.petbusinessworld.co.uk/news/feed/pretty-in-pink The Forget Me Not Farm Complete Chaff comes in pretty, pink packaging, sporting a picture of Vanilla, the brand’s chief taster. The low-sugar chaff provides a balanced diet without the need for any extras. http://www.petbusinessworld.co.uk/news/feed/dogs-are--the-ideal-fitness-partner-- If one of your New Year’s resolutions is to get fit this year, then dog walking is a great way of increasing physical activity and may help reduce rates of obesity, making pets the ideal fitness partner for the year ahead, says Mars Petcare. http://www.petbusinessworld.co.uk/news/feed/fukushima-fish--may-be-inedible-for-a-decade- A marine scientist has revealed that levels of radioactivity in fish near Japan’s damaged Fukushima nuclear plant are higher than expected. He warns the fish could be too radioactive to eat for a decade, as samples show that radioactivity levels remain elevated and show little sign of coming down. http://www.petbusinessworld.co.uk/news/feed/applaws-introduces-dry-food Applaws has introduced a range of dry foods which it believes to be the closet thing to a dog’s natural diet in a bag. http://www.petbusinessworld.co.uk/news/feed/fish-thought-extinct-found-in-colorado-river Researchers in Grand Canyon National Park have discovered a prehistoric-looking suckerfish once thought to be extinct from the area. http://www.petbusinessworld.co.uk/news/feed/early-bird-offer-to-bira-national-conference Key industry figures will challenge the audience, the cream of UK independents, with their views on changing consumer habits, on-line retail, implementing the Portas Report and the future of the High Street. Doubtless they will be challenged right back by independents in the discussions that follow. http://www.petbusinessworld.co.uk/news/feed/a-girl-and-her-pup Six-year-old Neve Barraclough from Tingley, West Yorkshire, has helped an unwanted puppy on its way to becoming a successful competitor in the fast and furious dog sport of flyball. http://www.petbusinessworld.co.uk/news/feed/new-pet-shop-opens-in-devon A new family-owned pet and equine shop has opened in Yelverton, Devon. http://www.petbusinessworld.co.uk/news/feed/chocolate-winner-thanks-to-healthy-paws Healthy Paws attended its first BVNA congress, and offered a Hotel Chocolat Hamper as a prize on its stand. http://www.petbusinessworld.co.uk/news/feed/criminal-charge-if-dog-bites-burglar-at-home Dog owners could face criminal charges if their animals bite burglars under law changes proposed by the Welsh government, the Kennel Club has warned. http://www.petbusinessworld.co.uk/news/feed/solved--how-archerfish-spit-water-jets Italian scientists say they have solved the mystery of how archerfish can spit powerful jets of water. Archerfish shoot water jets with enough force to knock prey into the water from overhanging vegetation from up to 2m away. http://www.petbusinessworld.co.uk/news/feed/eheim-shows-small-is-powerful Eheim has introduced two mini filters and a micro skimmer. http://www.petbusinessworld.co.uk/news/feed/doggee-bags-m-s Baggee has landed its Doggee waste bag dispenser in M&S and is now positioned in M&S/Doggee-branded display units in shops around the country. http://www.petbusinessworld.co.uk/news/feed/last-chance-to-enter-ykc-art-competition There is still time for Young Kennel Club members to enter the annual Young Kennel Club Canine Art Competition, now in its fifth year. http://www.petbusinessworld.co.uk/news/feed/owners-spent--6bn-on-pets-in-2010 The Pet Advisory Committee, using the government’s own figures, estimates that pet lovers spent almost £6 billion in 2010 and contributed more than £2 billion to the nation’s coffers in taxes. http://www.petbusinessworld.co.uk/news/feed/fossil-pushes-history-back-10-million-years Chinese scientists have unearthed a 409-million-year-old fishlike tetrapod in the Yunnan province, south-western China. The discovery extends the history of this group by 10 million years, and provides novel fossil evidence on the origin of the tetrapod brain, says China Daily. http://www.petbusinessworld.co.uk/news/feed/sri-lanka-aims-to-grow-global-export-share Sri Lanka’s ornamental fish industry, which accounts for approximately 3% of global market share, needs to adopt industry-related research and development activities to increase its market share in the world market. http://www.petbusinessworld.co.uk/news/feed/butcher-s-pet-care-goes-lean---tasty Butcher’s Pet Care’s new range of Lean & Tasty complete dog food contains less fat and calories, and has added L-carnitine to help dogs convert fat into energy. So even if owners carry on feeding their dog the same quantity as before, their dog will get 30% less fat. http://www.petbusinessworld.co.uk/news/feed/csj-shortlisted-for-international-award CSJ Specialist Canine Feeds was shortlisted for an International Trade Award. http://www.petbusinessworld.co.uk/news/feed/tough-winter-for-horses A charity has warned of a tough winter ahead for horses. http://www.petbusinessworld.co.uk/news/feed/aquarama-promises-packed-trade-seminars Trade seminars at next year’s international Aquarama, to be held in Singapore from May 30-June 2, will explore the theme ‘Current Aquatics – Future Perspectives’. http://www.petbusinessworld.co.uk/news/feed/fingers-crossed-for-eddy-s-arrival Great Yarmouth Sea Life Centre staff have welcomed a third Green sea turtle. http://www.petbusinessworld.co.uk/news/feed/chicken-treat-from-sharples--n--grant The new Lick ‘n’ Chicken chips from Sharples ‘N’ Grant ‘give the trade a special treat all year round for dogs to get their teeth into’, says the company. http://www.petbusinessworld.co.uk/news/feed/jonathan-oates-joins-eden-petz Jonathan Oates has joined Merseyside-based accessories wholesaler Eden Petz as a sales executive. http://www.petbusinessworld.co.uk/news/feed/new-sales-co-ordinator-for-pet-brands Pet Brands has apppinted Hannah Cotterill as UK direct sales co-ordinator. http://www.petbusinessworld.co.uk/news/feed/taiwan-breeds-fluorescent-pink-angelfish Taiwanese researchers have bred the world’s first fluorescent pink ornamental fish, reports Taiwan Today. http://www.petbusinessworld.co.uk/news/feed/battery-power-for-glass-cleaning Eheim has a new battery-operated glass cleaner that can clean stained or calcified glass panes quickly and easily, including green spot or brush algae. http://www.petbusinessworld.co.uk/news/feed/money-saving-website-in-virgin-fast-track-100-list Online website TopCashback.co.uk has been named Britain’s 35th fastest-growing private company in 2012 in the Sunday Times Virgin Fast Track 100 list. Last year it came fifth. http://www.petbusinessworld.co.uk/news/feed/fringe-events-at-spoga-horse-spring Cologne’s international spoga horse spring trade show throws open its doors in early February. http://www.petbusinessworld.co.uk/news/feed/fish4dogs-launches-new-treats Fish4Dogs has launched two new healthy dog treats – Fish4Dogs Sea Wrap and Fish4Dogs Sea Hide. http://www.petbusinessworld.co.uk/news/feed/sheba-launches-fresh-choice Mars Petcare brand Sheba has introduced the Fresh Choice pouches range, designed to give cats smaller meals spread throughout the day. http://www.petbusinessworld.co.uk/news/feed/james-wellbeloved-sponsors-kennels-at-the-pet-show James Wellbeloved is to sponsor the Kennels section at The Pet Show 2013, taking place in July at Warwickshire http://www.petbusinessworld.co.uk/news/feed/rosewood-in-partnership-with-born-to-shop Rosewood Pet Products has collaborated with card and gift manufacturer Born to Shop to create a new range of pet toys and accessories. http://www.petbusinessworld.co.uk/news/feed/peanut-butter-for-wild-birds From breakfast table to the wild bird table, CJ Wildlife has introduced peanut butter for birds. Produced in the UK, this blend of super-high calorie peanut butter is specially formulated for garden birds to give them a high-energy boost throughout the year. http://www.petbusinessworld.co.uk/news/feed/it-s-that-time-of-year-again The new year is a time when businesses are looking at budgets and considering restructuring or expanding their sales force. http://www.petbusinessworld.co.uk/news/feed/ancol-searches-for-face-of-2013- Pet accessories company Ancol is inviting dogs across the country to take part in a competition to find the front cover of its 2013/4 catalogue. http://www.petbusinessworld.co.uk/news/feed/karlie-flamingo-converts-to-eco-friendly-fleet Karlie Flamingo will this month convert its entire fleet to Mercedes, replacing around 100 vehicles at home and abroad. http://www.petbusinessworld.co.uk/news/feed/almo-nature-classic-now-in-single-serve-pouches Six varieties of the Almo Nature Classic cat food range are now available in 55g portion-sized pouches. http://www.petbusinessworld.co.uk/news/feed/dhyani-is-all-of-a-twitter After only seven months running a website for pet lovers, Dhyani Crawford, of Pawesome Service, was thrilled to win a #WOW business award from Ann Summers executive Jacqueline Gold. http://www.petbusinessworld.co.uk/news/feed/topspec-launches-donkey-forage-balancer TopSpec has launched a new Donkey Forage Balancer in conjunction with The Donkey Sanctuary which will benefit donkeys the world over. http://www.petbusinessworld.co.uk/news/feed/interpet-signs-up-to-investors-in-people-standard Interpet has pledged to work within the best practice principles of the highly-regarded Investors in People Standard by strengthening its employee support and focussing on the ongoing improvement of the business. http://www.petbusinessworld.co.uk/news/feed/snowboots-for-dogs On-line retailer wayfair.co.uk has launched a winter boot for dogs. The home goods retailer says Duggs Snowboots will be ‘this season’s trendiest dog wear item’. http://www.petbusinessworld.co.uk/news/feed/new-foraging-toys-for-parrots Northern Pet Trade is distributing a range of foraging toys for parrots. Creative Foraging Solutions provides parrots with interesting and mentally stimulating toys. http://www.petbusinessworld.co.uk/news/feed/royal-warrants-holders-invited-to-coronation-festival Royal Warrants holders have been invited to next year’s Coronation Festival to celebrate the 60th anniversary of The Queen’s Coronation. http://www.petbusinessworld.co.uk/news/feed/dengie-helps-two-irish-animal-charities Dengie has donated feed to two of Ireland’s leading animal charities as the number of neglected horses and ponies continues to rise. http://www.petbusinessworld.co.uk/news/feed/kitten-starter-pack-from-rosewood-pet-products The Kitten Starter Pack from Rosewood Pet Products includes all the products new kitten owners will need. http://www.petbusinessworld.co.uk/news/feed/on-line-pet-insurance-discounts Pet insurance provider pet-insurance.co.uk says customers can receive an on-line discount of 25%, plus a further 10% per additional dog or cat. http://www.petbusinessworld.co.uk/news/feed/snakes-alive---and-thriving-at-pet-shop A St Austell pet shop owner has teamed up with a reptile expert to open an exotic animal section in her store. http://www.petbusinessworld.co.uk/news/feed/87-puppies-seized-in-raids More than 80 puppies were seized during a major RSPCA investigation into puppy trafficking and the alleged sale of dogs via internet ads. http://www.petbusinessworld.co.uk/news/feed/topchop-grass-blend-of-dried-grasses TopSpec has introduced TopChop Grass, a blend of specially-selected dried, British grasses. http://www.petbusinessworld.co.uk/news/feed/in-top-form Alpha Feeds-sponsored Canicross and Bikejor champions Kim and Mark Mazzucca hit top form in Scotland. http://www.petbusinessworld.co.uk/news/feed/first-timer-nabs-field-trial-trophy A first-timer has won top place in a field trial competition after friends entered her for the competition without her knowing. http://www.petbusinessworld.co.uk/news/feed/who-will-be-next-beta-business-winners- The search is on to find winners of the 2013 BETA Business Awards, which celebrate and reward significant contributions to the equestrian industry. http://www.petbusinessworld.co.uk/news/feed/which-pet-do-us-millionaires-prefer- A survey of US millionaires reveals that the pet of choice among the nation's wealthiest is largely the canine variety. http://www.petbusinessworld.co.uk/news/feed/hagen-sponsors-discover-animals-zone-at-london-pet-show Hagen will be using the London Pet Show to showcase its Exo Terra, Fluval and Laguna products to thousands of pet lovers in May 2013. http://www.petbusinessworld.co.uk/news/feed/furry-dog-mothers A new dog and cat grooming parlour has opened near Southend in Essex. Furry Dog Mothers, in Westcliff-on-Sea, is owned and run by friends Tia Perrin, 21, and Sasha Clarke, 23. http://www.petbusinessworld.co.uk/news/feed/nominate-the-next-outstanding-young-person The Young Kennel Club is calling for nominations to the Shaun McAlpine Award. http://www.petbusinessworld.co.uk/news/feed/westland-pledges-investment-into-bucktons New owner Westland Horticulture has pledged increased investment in the Bucktons range of feeding mixes for racing pigeons. http://www.petbusinessworld.co.uk/news/feed/company-of-animals-get-tuff-on-toys The Company of Animals has introduced the Tuffy Toys range, which have their own toughness scale to help owners select the right one for their dog. http://www.petbusinessworld.co.uk/news/feed/kbf99-wins-innovation-award- Horse health care product range KBF99 has received a Lord Stafford Award, winning the top prize in the innovation category, which was presented at an awards dinner at the Ricoh Arena in Coventry. http://www.petbusinessworld.co.uk/news/feed/millions-of-pets--needs-neglected--warns-pdsa-report A new animal welfare report by veterinary charity PDSA suggests that millions of UK pets are more aggressive, overweight and misunderstood due to fundamental gaps in pet owners’ animal welfare knowledge. http://www.petbusinessworld.co.uk/news/feed/dates-announced-for-kc-gundog-test Next year’s Kennel Club Gundog Working Test is to be held at Chatsworth House in Derbyshire from May 29-June 2. http://www.petbusinessworld.co.uk/news/feed/pet-shop-boosts-rescue-charity A Cornish pet shop held a Christmas party to say thank you to its loyal customers. http://www.petbusinessworld.co.uk/news/feed/women-bigger-dog-lovers-than-men Women are bigger dog lovers than men, with over 40% of all Kennel Club-registered dogs being registered solely to women. http://www.petbusinessworld.co.uk/news/feed/record-pats-sandown-sold-out All exhibition space at PATS Sandown has been sold. http://www.petbusinessworld.co.uk/news/feed/animology-brand-reaches-international-milestone Group55 has won three major distribution deals which will see its Animology range of pet shampoos and grooming sprays sold throughout the US, Russia and China. http://www.petbusinessworld.co.uk/news/feed/kruuse-lands-uk-logistics-deal Kruuse is to handle all UK logistics for award-winning pet plaster company Nurtured Pets from January 1. http://www.petbusinessworld.co.uk/news/feed/the-end-is-nigh If by some fluke you have managed to avoid the media frenzy thus far, the world is supposed to come to an apocalyptic, burning end this Friday, December 21. http://www.petbusinessworld.co.uk/news/feed/dog-bed-manufacturer--ceases-trading- Dog bed manufacturer Kudos Pet Products has ceased trading. http://www.petbusinessworld.co.uk/news/feed/animals-die-in-pet-shop-arson-attack Police are appealing for witnesses after a suspected arson attack gutted a Kent pet shop in the early hours of Sunday. http://www.petbusinessworld.co.uk/news/feed/surge-in-december-spend-on-treats British pet owners will spend £25 million on snacks and treats in December through grocery outlets alone, reveals the grocery market measurement and consultancy firm SymphonyIRI Group. http://www.petbusinessworld.co.uk/news/feed/herpy-christmas-from-peregrine-livefoods Peregrine has introduced a range of Christmas stockings for Bearded dragons, tortoises, Leopard geckos and turtles. http://www.petbusinessworld.co.uk/news/feed/free-online-scheduling-service Pet Schedule is a new online pet scheduling service for grooming salons, mobile groomers, sitters, kennels, dog walkers and doggy day care. Developed by Pet Star, it allows users to schedule appointments and manage clients. http://www.petbusinessworld.co.uk/news/feed/doggie-fantastic Move over Ashleigh and Pudsey – there’s a new dog act in town! http://www.petbusinessworld.co.uk/news/feed/vet-courts-controversy-over-pet-food- US vet Trish Kirby sets out to correct ‘misconceptions’ about pet food ingredients and production to help consumers make good choices for their pets in The Record, New Jersey. http://www.petbusinessworld.co.uk/news/feed/new-tortoise-law-now-in-effect New rules affecting new applications for the sale of tortoises came into effect on November 1. http://www.petbusinessworld.co.uk/news/feed/k9-unveils-news-range-of-shampoos K9 Competition is a new range of shampoos and conditioners from Sweden. K9 manager Christer Johansson said: “K9 Competition sets a totally new, higher standard in coat care for dogs and cats. It is time saving, quick drying and a supreme detangler with long-lasting effect. It is easy to use and you will get immediate, stunning results every time.” http://www.petbusinessworld.co.uk/news/feed/hagen-sponsors-discover-animals-zone-at-london-pet-show Hagen will be using the London Pet Show to showcase its Exo Terra, Fluval and Laguna products to thousands of pet lovers in May 2013. http://www.petbusinessworld.co.uk/news/feed/fishy-rip A Californian woman is asking the authorities to erect a memorial at a street corner where close to 730kg of live saltwater bass died as a result of a three-vehicle crash involving a truck that was delivering them to an Asian supermarket, reports the Chicago Tribune. http://www.petbusinessworld.co.uk/news/feed/which-pet-do-us-millionaires-prefer- A survey of US millionaires reveals that the pet of choice among the nation's wealthiest is largely the canine variety. http://www.petbusinessworld.co.uk/news/feed/furry-dog-mothers A new dog and cat grooming parlour has opened near Southend in Essex. Furry Dog Mothers, in Westcliff-on-Sea, is owned and run by friends Tia Perrin, 21, and Sasha Clarke, 23. http://www.petbusinessworld.co.uk/news/feed/could--1-fish-man-be-christmas-no--1- A market stall holder, better known as the £1 Fish Man, is in the race for the Christmas No. 1 spot in the UK singles chart, which will pit him against this year’s X Factor winner. http://www.petbusinessworld.co.uk/news/feed/mutneys-shortlisted-for-trade-award Pro grooming equipment supplier Mutneys was shortlisted for a local business award due to its export success. http://www.petbusinessworld.co.uk/news/feed/dapper-gets-a-new-home Pet accessories supplier Dapper has moved HQ after outgrowing its old offices. http://www.petbusinessworld.co.uk/news/feed/get-into-the-christmas-spirit-with-groomers Groomers has unveiled a limited edition Festive Fragrance Collection for pets. http://www.petbusinessworld.co.uk/news/feed/bob-martin-launches-felight-kitty-litter Pet healthcare specialist Bob Martin is launching Felight, a new cat litter product that will go on sale early in the New Year. The launch follows an exclusive in Tesco from last month. http://www.petbusinessworld.co.uk/news/feed/put-a-sparkle-into-drying DeZynaDog has released a new range of colours for its Automatic Dog Drying Machine. Previously available only in fiberglass white, the Special Editions are available in a variety of glittering colours – literally. http://www.petbusinessworld.co.uk/news/feed/pets-at-home-buys-equestrian-retailer Pets at Home has bought Ride-Away, a leading equestrian retailer. http://www.petbusinessworld.co.uk/news/feed/reptile-trade--cleared--by-bbc-documentary Experts and traders are celebrating after what they see as a positive report by investigative journalists at the BBC. http://www.petbusinessworld.co.uk/news/feed/evolution-aqua-adds-pure-marine-to-range Evolution Aqua has launched Pure Marine into its range of Pure products, where it joins Pure Pond and Pure Aquarium. The Pure range, it says, helps aquarists maintain crystal clear and healthy water. http://www.petbusinessworld.co.uk/news/feed/santa-paws-is-coming-to-town A Yorkshire pet shop welcomed ‘Santa Paws’ to town and offered a free festive photo sitting for pets. http://www.petbusinessworld.co.uk/news/feed/surge-in-groomer-visitors-to-pats The number of groomers visiting the Pet and Aquatics Trade Show (PATS) at both venues in Sandown and Harrogate has increased by 56% since the first PATS event in 2009. The number of groomers who visited Harrogate 2012 alone increased by 18% on those who visited the 2011 show. http://www.petbusinessworld.co.uk/news/feed/ancol-dog-shampoo-sales-up-300-- Sales are up almost 300% on Ancol’s range of luxury dog shampoos. With six varieties, each bottle offers up to 20 washes and is made from 100% natural ingredients, essential oils and minerals. http://www.petbusinessworld.co.uk/news/feed/aesculap-brings-out-the-fav5-cl-hybrid-clipper Aesculap has launched a new clipper, the FAV5 CL hybrid. The mains-operated clipper is competitively priced to give groomers the opportunity to buy a high-quality clipper at an affordable price. http://www.petbusinessworld.co.uk/news/feed/canadian-retailer-jailed-for-dealing-illegal-fish-shipments A Canadian pet retailer has been jailed in New York after being found guilty of illegally shipping invasive fish to undercover agents in the United States. http://www.petbusinessworld.co.uk/news/feed/eu-still-open-for-business UK manufacturers are continuing to make inroads into the EU pet market, according to reports from specialist recruitment business Pet Trade Solutions. http://www.petbusinessworld.co.uk/news/feed/china-s-cips-sees-over-800-exhibitors China International Pet Show (CIPS) again saw growth in its scale this year. http://www.petbusinessworld.co.uk/news/feed/lintbells-wins-local-business-award Natural pet health supplements firm Lintbells, manufacturer of YUMOVE and YUMEGA Plus, is celebrating after being named the best small business in Hertfordshire. http://www.petbusinessworld.co.uk/news/feed/-absurd-situation--over-barley-straw The new Biocides Directive was introduced in September this year, requiring the active ingredient in barley straw to be identified and other information to be supplied for even small pouches that are placed in garden ponds to control algae. http://www.petbusinessworld.co.uk/news/feed/petsafe-owner-continues-on-acquisition-trail Radio Systems Corporation, owner of PetSafe, has acquired Lucky Litter LLC, maker of ScoopFree litter boxes and cartridges as well as award-winning FroliCat pet toys. Lucky Litter LLC products are sold under the brand name Brilliant Pet. http://www.petbusinessworld.co.uk/news/feed/funding-secured-for-global-pet-expo-british-exhibitors Major international garden and leisure trade exhibitions in the US and Italy will be two of the highlights of the PetQuip association’s export programme for 2013. http://www.petbusinessworld.co.uk/news/feed/natural-lifestage-now-in-125g-trays-for-smaller-dogs Forthglade has extended its range of wet dog food with the introduction of a range of 125g trays for smaller dogs. http://www.petbusinessworld.co.uk/news/feed/new-coats-from-rosewood-pet-products Rosewood Pet Products has introduced three new coats designed to be ‘timeless classics’ but have ‘function as well as form’ by being water resistant. http://www.petbusinessworld.co.uk/news/feed/sponsor-steps-forward-for-beta-s-champagne-bar ABBEY England is to sponsor the Champagne Bar at BETA International 2013 under its Equus brand – a range of rubber-based boots and the latest acquisition for the company, which holds a Royal Warrant for the supply of saddlery workshop materials to the Royal Mews. http://www.petbusinessworld.co.uk/news/feed/new-partnership-for-canine-professionals The Kennel Club Accreditation Scheme for Instructors in Dog Training and Canine Behaviour (KCAI) and Purina PRO Plan have joined forces to deliver a programme of education, guidance and support to professionals working with dogs via a series of regional and national events. http://www.petbusinessworld.co.uk/news/feed/safer-riding EQISAFETY has introduced the Lightweight Riding Hat Camera. http://www.petbusinessworld.co.uk/news/feed/crufts-finale-to-air-on-channel-4 The final night of Crufts is to be broadcast on Channel 4 next year for the first time. More4 will continue its coverage across the remainder of the annual four-day show.
 http://www.petbusinessworld.co.uk/news/feed/your-horse-live-sees-15--rise-in-visitors Your Horse Live 2012 saw records broken and new highs reached, with 21,838 visitors heading to Stoneleigh for the two-day event. http://www.petbusinessworld.co.uk/news/feed/celebrating-ties-between-animals-and-children How pets bring support and joy to the lives of children was celebrated at a Pet Event run by the National Office of Animal Health (NOAH)’s at the House of Commons. http://www.petbusinessworld.co.uk/news/feed/a-fish-named-obama A new freshwater darter species has been named after US President Barack Obama, Etheostoma obama. http://www.petbusinessworld.co.uk/news/feed/hutches-heading-north-to-sweden Sweden’s pet rabbits are in for a treat this winter with more than 1,500 insulated hutches leaving The Hutch Company’s Kent factory for Gnargarboden in Sloentuna. http://www.petbusinessworld.co.uk/news/feed/xtra-dog-sponsors-devon-dogs-agility-team Xtra Dog is sponsoring Devon Dogs, a dog agility training centre. Senior instructors Lauren Langman and Mathew Rouse both compete at championship level in the UK and internationally. http://www.petbusinessworld.co.uk/news/feed/company-of-animals--md-to-tackle-mt-kilimanjaro-for-charity Steve Driver, managing director of The Company of Animals, is tackling the challenge of climbing Africa’s highest peak, Mount Kilimanjaro, to raise money for three charities – Dogs For The Disabled, Limbcare and FairTunes. http://www.petbusinessworld.co.uk/news/feed/dogmatic-designer-wins-business-award Susan Lewsley, designer of the Dogmatic Headcollar, has won the Established Business category in the Women in Business Achievement Awards 2012. http://www.petbusinessworld.co.uk/news/feed/new-look-website-for-oata The Ornamental Aquatic Trade Association (OATA) has relaunched its website. http://www.petbusinessworld.co.uk/news/feed/call-for-global-monitoring-of-infectious-diseases-in-dogs-and-cats A new study recommends that a global system is needed to monitor infectious diseases of companion dogs and cats. At the moment, international health agencies monitor diseases for humans and livestock, not dogs and cats. http://www.petbusinessworld.co.uk/news/feed/-magnificent-seven--raise--2-500-for-dogs-for-the-disabled James Wellbeloved’s ‘Magnificent Seven’ got on their bikes recently to complete the London-Brighton Bike Ride, and raised £2,500 for Dogs for the Disabled in the process. http://www.petbusinessworld.co.uk/news/feed/nominations-open-for-ceva-animal-welfare-awards Ceva is calling for nominations to its annual Animal Welfare Awards. Whether you are, or know of, a veterinary surgeon who has dedicated his/her life to improving animal welfare, or a veterinary nurse who goes above and beyond the call of duty, Ceva is seeking as many nominations as possible ahead of the February 15 deadline. http://www.petbusinessworld.co.uk/news/feed/pet-owners-contribute--2bn-in-taxes The many benefits of pet ownership also extend to the Chancellor, according to a statement issued by the Pet Advisory Council ahead of today’s Autumn Statement by George Osborne. http://www.petbusinessworld.co.uk/news/feed/new-account-managers-for-bern-pet-foods-uk Bern Pet Foods UK has appointed Alan Peters and Sean O’Neill as account managers to join its growing sales team. http://www.petbusinessworld.co.uk/news/feed/showcase-your-new-products-at-pats Winning an award in the PATS New Product Showcase, sponsored by pbwnews, can be the launch pad to huge sales, according to companies whose new products have been recognised at previous exhibitions. http://www.petbusinessworld.co.uk/news/feed/record-visitors-at-discover-dogs A total of 30,202 people attended Discover Dogs 2012, the most successful in the 17-year history of the show. http://www.petbusinessworld.co.uk/news/feed/ebay-bans-seahorse-sales-from-eu-sites eBay has banned the sale of dead and live seahorses from its website following pressure from an animal charity. http://www.petbusinessworld.co.uk/news/feed/us-hunger-for-human-grade-pet-food-continues-to-grow The US market for natural, eco-friendly pet items is booming, according to a study by Packaged Facts. http://www.petbusinessworld.co.uk/news/feed/collards-brings-out-400g-dog-food-tray Collard has launched of a 100% all natural hypo-allergenic dog food in a convenient 400g vacuum-sealed tray. http://www.petbusinessworld.co.uk/news/feed/signs-looking-good-for-christmas-sales The run-up to this Christmasa has started better than last year, according to Richard Perks, director of retail research at Mintel. http://www.petbusinessworld.co.uk/news/feed/vet-joe-inglis-launches-into-grocery Retail packages business Weedon PSC, of Hednesford, Staffordshire, is working with TV vet Joe Inglis to launch his new range of Vet’s Kitchen natural pet foods. http://www.petbusinessworld.co.uk/news/feed/indian-ornamental-fish-on--brink-of-extinction- An ornamental fish species, Puntius denisonii, is on the brink of extinction as a result of illegal exports, warns the Conservation Research Group of St Albert’s College in Kochi, in the Indian state of Kerala. http://www.petbusinessworld.co.uk/news/feed/lovejoys-brings-out-senior-light-recipe New dry dog food brand Lovejoys has brought out a Senior/Light recipe specially formulated for senior dogs or those requiring a lighter diet. It is suitable for all breeds. http://www.petbusinessworld.co.uk/news/feed/hilife-adds-tempt-me--to-range Town & Country Petfoods, maker of HiLife petfood, is following the launch of its ultra premium range, HiLife Indulge Me!, with a new super-premium range called HiLife tempt me! The brand offers a choice of pouches, cans and packet cat food. http://www.petbusinessworld.co.uk/news/feed/sdea-marks-65-years-with-new-look-website The Shop and Display Equipment Association (sdea) is celebrating 65 years of serving the retail display industry with the launch of a new-look website in acknowledgment of the huge shifts in retail design, thinking, style and approach. http://www.petbusinessworld.co.uk/news/feed/herpy-christmas- Peregrine has introduced new reptile-themed tinsel. http://www.petbusinessworld.co.uk/news/feed/help-fight-equine-bacteria-and-fungus Owners can now actively help to protect horses from harmful bacteria and fungus with KBF99 grooming products and stable equipment from Vale Brothers. http://www.petbusinessworld.co.uk/news/feed/jellyfish-007 The US Office of Naval Research is researching marine animals in its bid to create a new arsenal in intelligence gathering. For example, a robotic eel could be used to check for mines, while a robo-jellyfish could capture surveillance images, reports the Associated Press. http://www.petbusinessworld.co.uk/news/feed/will-christmas-deliver-for-small-shops- With indicators pointing upwards but retail statistics indicating that any recovery is still very fragile, bira direct has reported its second-best turnover month in more than six decades of trading – and in advance of the traditionally higher Christmas months of November and December. http://www.petbusinessworld.co.uk/news/feed/kennel-club-welcomes-welsh-consultation-on-dangerous-dogs The Kennel Club has welcomed the Welsh Government’s Control of Dogs Bill and consultation, which opened on November 23. http://www.petbusinessworld.co.uk/news/feed/new-look-for-feelwell-s Feelwell’s has given its packaging a facelift, with brighter, more colourful packs. Key information is now easier to read, so customers can quickly identify the benefits for their dog. http://www.petbusinessworld.co.uk/news/feed/import-of-apple-snails-banned Despite vigorous lobbying by OATA, as of the end of November, it is illegal for aquatic retailers, wholesalers, importers or hobbyists to bring in Apple snails, Pomacea spp., to the UK. http://www.petbusinessworld.co.uk/news/feed/olympic-winner-wows-beta-conference The British Equestrian Trade Association (BETA) 2012 Conference was declared a resounding success as more than 70 delegates arrived to hear a programme of topical presentations and catch up with industry contacts. http://www.petbusinessworld.co.uk/news/feed/marc-ballu-joins-hozelock-as-ceo Marc Ballu is joining Hozelock as CEO from new parent company Exel Industries. http://www.petbusinessworld.co.uk/news/feed/eheim-shows-small-is-powerful- Eheim has introduced two mini filters and a micro skimmer. http://www.petbusinessworld.co.uk/news/feed/beco-things-doubles-sales-at-discover-dogs Beco Things reports a ‘hugely successful’ Discover Dogs, with sales of its pet products double last year’s total. http://www.petbusinessworld.co.uk/news/feed/gardman-eyes-up-christmas-sales Gardman, which launched its pet care brands in June, believes that pet care offers great potential for garden centre sales. http://www.petbusinessworld.co.uk/news/feed/art-for-bark-s-sake On Monday (December 3), the Kennel Club Art Gallery will again be opening its doors to the cream of the UK’s artists specialising in dogs. http://www.petbusinessworld.co.uk/news/feed/mobile-vet-physiotherapy-in-south-east New fully mobile veterinary physiotherapy service Surrey Vet Physio has launched in the south-east, providing a range of therapies for equines and canines in Surrey, West Sussex, Hampshire – and further afield by special arrangement. http://www.petbusinessworld.co.uk/news/feed/horses-need-more-protection-against-spread-of-disease Roly Owers, chief executive of World Horse Welfare, urged the public at the charity’s annual conference to recognise the contribution horses make to the economy, culture and society, and urgently called for the government to better protect British horses from the spread of disease. http://www.petbusinessworld.co.uk/news/feed/how-has-your-dog-changed-your-life- To celebrate Discover Dogs and the positive impact that dogs can have on our lives, the Kennel Club and dog bedding company Charley Chau have joined up to offer prizes for inspirational dog stories http://www.petbusinessworld.co.uk/news/feed/one-million-hits-and-growing-fast- The pbwnews trade-only website – www.petbusinessworld.co.uk – has attracted more than ONE MILLION hits in a single month for the first time, with three days still to go! http://www.petbusinessworld.co.uk/news/feed/fingers-crossed-for-eddy-s-arrival Great Yarmouth Sea Life Centre staff have welcomed a third Green sea turtle. http://www.petbusinessworld.co.uk/news/feed/lovejoys-appoints-wholesaler Newly-launched Lovejoys dry dog food has appointed its first wholesaler – Lancashire-based Bamfords Top Flight. http://www.petbusinessworld.co.uk/news/feed/unwanted-cat-numbers-hit-all-time-high The Cats Protection is struggling to cope with the large numbers of unwanted cats and kittens, which have hit an all-time high, coinciding with an all-time low in adoptions. http://www.petbusinessworld.co.uk/news/feed/beating-arthritis-in-dogs A paperback offers practical advice and expert opinion on helping dogs cope with arthritis. With colour photographs, the 80-page ‘My Dog has Arthritis’ by Gill Carrick also features case histories and owner insights. RRP £9.99. http://www.petbusinessworld.co.uk/news/feed/pets-at-home-launches-points-card-for-customers---and-charities Pets at Home has launched a new customer scheme for pet lovers this week, which enables shoppers to convert the points they receive into support for a local or national animal charity of their choice. http://www.petbusinessworld.co.uk/news/feed/young-kennel-club-careers-day-inspires-young-members Just under 30 young people aged 14-24 attended the recent fifth annual Young Kennel Club Careers with Dogs Day to gain information about the range of canine career options. http://www.petbusinessworld.co.uk/news/feed/british-businesses-back-from-brink-of-bankruptcy A 2006 study of 44,000 businesses across the UK on the brink of bankruptcy reveals that almost two-thirds have survived. http://www.petbusinessworld.co.uk/news/feed/new-tool-for-those-awkward-corners Indypets has brought a new hutch and cage cleaner to the market. The Hutch Buddy is an ergonomically designed hand tool made of hand-forged steel with a wood handle and leather strap. http://www.petbusinessworld.co.uk/news/feed/new-vet-school-to-start-in-2014 A new School of Veterinary Medicine will be launched at the University of Surrey in 2014, constructed around the theme that human and animal health is intrinsically linked. http://www.petbusinessworld.co.uk/news/feed/humane-mouse-traps-from-procter-pest-stop Procter Pest-Stop supplies a range of humane mousetraps for both domestic and professional use. Ventilation points reduce stress to trapped mice. http://www.petbusinessworld.co.uk/news/feed/tracking-devices-give-dogs-more-freedom A new study has shown that if owners use a tracking device on dogs when out walking, their pets have more freedom and are more content. http://www.petbusinessworld.co.uk/news/feed/tim-davies-wins-speedi-beet-hoys-grade-c Twelve horses made it through to the jump off at the Speedi-Beet Horse of the Year Show (HOYS) Grade C Championship, but it was Tim Davies and Allure III that secured top spot with a jump-off time of 35.86 seconds. http://www.petbusinessworld.co.uk/news/feed/calls-to-tighten-dog-breeding Veterinary associations have told a committee of MPs that the Dog Advisory Council should be made into a regulatory body, and that legislation on dog breeding must be updated to ensure the future health and welfare of dogs and puppies. http://www.petbusinessworld.co.uk/news/feed/cat-mate-launches-hi-tech-cat-flaps Cat Mate has launched two cat flaps which control pet access either via an implanted microchip or via an RFID collar disc through the same cat flap. http://www.petbusinessworld.co.uk/news/feed/ceva-animal-health-appoints-alan-doyle Ceva Animal Health has appointed Alan Doyle as its new managing director with responsibility for the UK and Ireland. http://www.petbusinessworld.co.uk/news/feed/safe-passage-for-fish An innovative fish pass system, the first of its kind in the UK, has been launched on the banks of the River Wissey at Stoke Ferry, Norfolk. http://www.petbusinessworld.co.uk/news/feed/reminder-to-feed-the-birds-this-winter Chapelwood has issued a reminder that wild birds need nutritional food to keep them healthy throughout the long winter months. http://www.petbusinessworld.co.uk/news/feed/long-paws-supports-pup-aid Long Paws, importers of the lick ‘n’ flow dog water bottle, will be supporting Pup Aid through its charity auctions. Pup Aid, a charity started by Marc Abraham (Marc the vet), works to raise awareness about the UK’s puppy farming trade. http://www.petbusinessworld.co.uk/news/feed/petnet-asks-owners-to--bark-for-your-breed- Online community PetNet has introduced a ‘crowd sourced’ infographic gathering insight on different breeds, ‘Bark for your Breed’. http://www.petbusinessworld.co.uk/news/feed/assvap-celebrates-first-birthday The Association for the Scientific Study of Veterinary and Animal Physiotherapy (ASSVAP) is celebrating its first birthday. http://www.petbusinessworld.co.uk/news/feed/close-shave- A British photographer has spoken of his shock after a 16ft great white shark came within an inch of his camera lens. http://www.petbusinessworld.co.uk/news/feed/who-s-britain-s-most-talented-dog- Britain’s Got Talent winners Ashleigh Butler and Pudsey have helped launch a Kennel Club competition to find Britain’s most talented dog by asking people to LIKE top dog talent on Facebook. http://www.petbusinessworld.co.uk/news/feed/pets-at-the-white-house A new ‘coffee table’ book, Pets at the White House, chronicles the lives of America’s presidential pets from 1961 to today, mixing stories and pictures that show the role pets have played in life at 1600 Pennsylvania Ave. http://www.petbusinessworld.co.uk/news/feed/christmas-cages-catalogue Melton Pets Direct has released its Cages for Christmas brochure which includes European-made plastic top cages, new items from Voltrega and China. http://www.petbusinessworld.co.uk/news/feed/ukraine-s-zoovetexpo-aims-to-grow-pet-trade Although ZooVetExpo 2013 has a strong zoo and veterinary focus, it is also looking to develop the pet trade in Ukraine. As such, it hopes to attract a strong contingent of international exhibitors of pet and veterinary products. http://www.petbusinessworld.co.uk/news/feed/all-for-a-perfect-shoe- A vet and 10 farriers hoofed it to Norfolk-based Redwings Horse Sanctuary for a training day run by Imprint Equine Foot Care. http://www.petbusinessworld.co.uk/news/feed/dogs-welcome- From Pugs in the pub to Schnauzers in the salon, Britain’s most popular dog-friendly places have been given the woof of approval in the Kennel Club’s Open for Dogs Awards 2012.

 http://www.petbusinessworld.co.uk/news/feed/postcard-bid-to-save-britain-s-seas Great Yarmouth Sea Life Centre is asking its visitors to help make sure the Government approves 127 proposed safe havens for coastal marine life. http://www.petbusinessworld.co.uk/news/feed/pet-modelling-agency-launched A new pet modelling agency has been launched, providing animals to appear in photo and video shoots to help businesses in their marketing and promotional work. http://www.petbusinessworld.co.uk/news/feed/pets-corner-director-is-pet-personality-of-the-year Steve Charman, purchasing director of retail chain Pets Corner, was named PET Personality of the Year at the International Pet Conference in Prague last week. http://www.petbusinessworld.co.uk/news/feed/over-80--of-aqua-2013-floor-space-booked With 11 months to go to AQUA 2013’s opening in Telford, 87% of the total space occupied by the last show in 2011 has already been booked by more than 40 exhibitors. http://www.petbusinessworld.co.uk/news/feed/nigel-baker-takes-over-at-pet-care-trust Nigel Baker has been appointed chief executive of the Pet Care Trade Association and the Pet Care Trust. http://www.petbusinessworld.co.uk/news/feed/new-exhibitors-sign-up-for-pats-sandown With four months to go before opening its doors to visitors, 102 exhibitors have snapped up their stands for Sandown, Surrey, which takes place on Tuesday and Wednesday, March 19-20, 2013. http://www.petbusinessworld.co.uk/news/feed/canine-blood-bank-ties-up-with-petnet Charity Pet Blood Bank UK has linked up with online community PetNet (www.petnet.co.uk) to raise awareness that dogs and cats have blood types, just like humans, and that knowing this blood type can help save lives. http://www.petbusinessworld.co.uk/news/feed/pet-and-craft-day-at-monkton Animal and craft lovers took part in a Pet and Craft Day with Create and Craft TV’s Dee Paramour. http://www.petbusinessworld.co.uk/news/feed/consultation-on-cites-permits The Ornamental Aquatic Association has submitted a response to a consultation on a proposal by Animal Health to increase charges for CITES permits and veterinary checks at border inspection posts. http://www.petbusinessworld.co.uk/news/feed/lily-s-kitchen-releases-christmas-dinner Lily’s Kitchen has released a new, limited edition Christmas Dinner in a tin for dogs. http://www.petbusinessworld.co.uk/news/feed/sponsor-appointed-for-beta-fashion-show Horseware Ireland will sponsor the Fashion Show at BETA International 2013. Famed for its equine rugs and technical rider clothing, Horseware Ireland has exhibited at the trade fair for more than 20 years. http://www.petbusinessworld.co.uk/news/feed/new-tablet-for-canine-heart-failure CEVA Animal Health has added a new product to its portfolio, which is licensed to treat heart failure caused by degenerative valvular heart disease in dogs. http://www.petbusinessworld.co.uk/news/feed/eheim-s-new-battery-operated-glass-cleaner Eheim has brought out a battery-operated glass cleaner so that any stained or calcified glass panes can be quickly and easily cleaned. http://www.petbusinessworld.co.uk/news/feed/three-legged-dog-wins-animal-award Haatchi, a three-legged dog, has won a special award from the International Fund for Animal Welfare (IFAW) at the House of Lords. http://www.petbusinessworld.co.uk/news/feed/countryfile-raises-profile-of-canine-seasonal-illness BBC’s Countryfile has run a segment on Seasonal Canine Illness and the work being done to combat the illness, funded by the Kennel Club Charitable Trust. http://www.petbusinessworld.co.uk/news/feed/kelly-s-delight-thrills-customers You can’t wipe the smile from Kelly Newbold’s face. Following her win as Retailer of the Year at September’s Pet Industry Awards, one of her treats suppliers stepped forward with the offer of an exclusive own-label product. http://www.petbusinessworld.co.uk/news/feed/bira-call-to-freeze-rates The government’s decision to defer the rating revaluation from 2015 to 2017 will further extend the pain that retail is experiencing and that has left one in seven shops empty. http://www.petbusinessworld.co.uk/news/feed/arcadia-supports-lemur-leaf-frog-project Arcadia reptile is now the official sponsor of the Lemur Leaf frog project. http://www.petbusinessworld.co.uk/news/feed/home-made-gluten-free-dog-treats-from-oxfordshire Oxfordshire-based Alpha & Ruby’s Dog Bakery is a new company with its own hand-made gluten-free baked dog treats. http://www.petbusinessworld.co.uk/news/feed/tenth-anniversary-for-verm-x-s-poultry-product Verm-X for Poultry, Ducks & Fowl, a herbal product for internal parasite control, is a blend of high-quality herbs that can also help improve the general health of all birds. http://www.petbusinessworld.co.uk/news/feed/animal-charities-warn-of-impending-horse-crisis More than 6,000 horses could be at risk this winter in what the Blue Cross and other charities are warning is an impending crisis. http://www.petbusinessworld.co.uk/news/feed/shocked-angler-finds-severed-finger-in-trout A human finger found inside a fish in the US has been traced – to a man who had lost four fingers wakeboarding three months earlier. http://www.petbusinessworld.co.uk/news/feed/joey-joins-aquadip-directors Joey Abrahams has joined the board of directors of Aquadip and is looking forward to developing the business further and introducing more ‘green’ working practices. http://www.petbusinessworld.co.uk/news/feed/sonic-way-to-stop-barking Procter Pest-Stop’s Bark Trainer is a simple-to-use battery-operated device that emits a high sonic sound to help train dogs not to bark. http://www.petbusinessworld.co.uk/news/feed/no-vat-for-international-beta-exhibitors Overseas companies who exhibit at BETA International 2013 will benefit from significant savings following new tax rulings that scrap VAT charges for exhibitors from abroad. http://www.petbusinessworld.co.uk/news/feed/-upscale--pet-hotel-and-spa-expands Barkfellas, an ‘upscale’ pet hotel and spa, is starting construction on a second location in the Indianapolis area of the US. http://www.petbusinessworld.co.uk/news/feed/doggee-waste-bag-holders-get-the-kennel-club-look The Kennel Club is releasing branded Doggee waste-bag holders, from Baggee. Available in green and orange, they have the Kennel Club logo printed on one side and a key chain that clips easily to dog leads or keys, and stores multiples of any type of waste bag. http://www.petbusinessworld.co.uk/news/feed/noah-targets-pet-owners-with-preventative-healthcare-campaign Pet owners across the UK will be encouraged to seek expert advice on preventing disease in their pets as the National Office of Animal Health (NOAH) embarks on a new campaign next week. http://www.petbusinessworld.co.uk/news/feed/eu-strikes-eus-from-disease-list After more than five years lobbying by OATA – in co-operation with groups like Ornamental Fish International (OFI) and the German pet trade association ZZF –the EU is to take the disease epizootic ulcerative syndrome (EUS) off its list of exotic diseases. http://www.petbusinessworld.co.uk/news/feed/aqua-pacific-hosts-product-launch-event About 150 customers enjoyed Aqua Pacific’s first new product launch event at its HQ in Southampton. http://www.petbusinessworld.co.uk/news/feed/strong-crowd-turn-out-to-visit-aquatics-live The second Aquatics Live consumer show ended on a high with 4,500 visitors passing through its doors – up on its first year of about 4,000 visitors. The show took place at London Olympia over the weekend of November 10-11. http://www.petbusinessworld.co.uk/news/feed/star-wins-westminster-dog-of-the-year-title Star, a four-year-old Norfolk terrier belonging to Charlie Elphicke, MP for Dover and Deal, is winner of this year’s Westminster Dog of the Year title. http://www.petbusinessworld.co.uk/news/feed/driffield-bird-food-production-facility-gains-an--a- Westland Horticulture’s production facilities in Driffield, East Yorkshire, have been awarded their third consecutive A-grade rating from the British Retail Consortium. http://www.petbusinessworld.co.uk/news/feed/verm-x-sponsors-point-to-point-jockey Verm-X is sponsoring young point-to-point jockey Frankie Hickman. http://www.petbusinessworld.co.uk/news/feed/alison-rogers-nabs-top-grooming-prize Alison Rogers was named 2012 Groomer of the Year at the British Dog Grooming Championship, winning with a purebred scissor bichon frise and a clipped/stripped springer spaniel. Runner-up was Linda Barker and third place went to Mike Wildman. http://www.petbusinessworld.co.uk/news/feed/tim-gooders-joins-liberta-uk Tim Gooders has joined Liberta UK as commercial manager, heading up sales and marketing. http://www.petbusinessworld.co.uk/news/feed/kennel-club-donates--30k-to-charities The Kennel Club Charitable Trust has given almost £30,000 this autumn to dog charities specialising in breed rescue and rehoming. http://www.petbusinessworld.co.uk/news/feed/tribute-to-animals-at-remembrance-service The contribution made by millions of animals in military conflicts was remembered last Friday, November 9, as dogs, horses and even a mule attended a special remembrance service at the Animals in War monument on London’s Park Lane. http://www.petbusinessworld.co.uk/news/feed/full-history-with-every-pup-sold A new law in Maryland requires pet shops to provide detailed information about the history of the puppies they sell. http://www.petbusinessworld.co.uk/news/feed/lizzy-wadey-joins-topspec Lizzy Wadey has joined feed company TopSpec, known for its range of feed balancers and other horse feeds, as an equine nutritionist. http://www.petbusinessworld.co.uk/news/feed/-escalating-risks--to-exotics-trade Representatives from UK and European exotic pet associations have warned of escalating risks to the trade following EU legislative debates. http://www.petbusinessworld.co.uk/news/feed/temporary-fishing-ban-would--generate-billions--in-profit A temporary halt to fishing to allow some European stocks to recover could generate billions of pounds of profit within a decade, says a report from the New Economics Foundation (NEF). http://www.petbusinessworld.co.uk/news/feed/double-celebration-for-brighton-s-ali Just a week before her wedding, Ali Fell, who runs Brighton Dog Training and has worked at Battersea Dogs & Cats Home for eight years, was named as the UK’s first Kennel Club Accredited Instructor in Rescue and Re-homing. http://www.petbusinessworld.co.uk/news/feed/supplement-for-feline-urinary-tract-health Veterinary health company Ceva has launched a new urinary tract support supplement for cats. http://www.petbusinessworld.co.uk/news/feed/interpet-distributes-chomper-pet-toys-in-uk One of the only dog and cat toy collections worldwide to deliver the major categories of toys in unique patent-pending designs is now available in the UK. Interpet will be the only company to distribute the Chomper brand collections to the UK market following its successful US launch. http://www.petbusinessworld.co.uk/news/feed/dorwest-herbs-scoops-business-title Dorwest Herbs has been awarded the Best Small & Medium Business award at the 2012 Open 4 Business awards against stiff competition from other businesses throughout the region. http://www.petbusinessworld.co.uk/news/feed/storming-finish-at-alpha-s-agility-trial Fiona Vaughan and Lynwood Mac at Kenelms stormed to success at this year’s Alpha Agility Challenge final at Malvern. http://www.petbusinessworld.co.uk/news/feed/new-product--pets-at-home-might-be-interested- Pets at Home is offering aspiring inventors the chance to showcase their pet-friendly products to a panel of key decision-makers at its fifth Innovation Day on Wednesday, December 5. http://www.petbusinessworld.co.uk/news/feed/new-courses-for-vets-and-vet-nurses Small animal veterinary surgeons and veterinary nurses are set to benefit from two new Harper Adams University College awards being delivered in conjunction with industry partners. http://www.petbusinessworld.co.uk/news/feed/winner-dies-after-eating-cockroaches The winner of a cockroach-eating competition died shortly after eating dozens of the live insects and worms at a Florida pet shop. http://www.petbusinessworld.co.uk/news/feed/hurricane-sandy-hits-pet-trade Pet stores across the East Coast of the US are suffering in the wake of Hurricane Sandy, as flooding has wrecked stock and fittings, power outages have hindered fish tank circulation and business has ground to a halt in evacuated areas. http://www.petbusinessworld.co.uk/news/feed/api-launches-pond-treatment-range-for-2013 API has launched its range of pond treatments for 2013. A spokesman said: “The range has been developed with the key needs of pond owners in mind, and is the right size range to successfully start and maintain most ponds from the beginner to the experienced pond owner.” http://www.petbusinessworld.co.uk/news/feed/supreme-petfoods-launches-loyalty-club Supreme Petfoods has launched a loyalty club for pet owners to encourage them to use their local independent pet stores. http://www.petbusinessworld.co.uk/news/feed/one-in-ten-us-owners-buy-halloween-kit-for-pets Nearly 10% of US dog owners bought Halloween costumes for their pets in 2009. http://www.petbusinessworld.co.uk/news/feed/albion-meats-celebrates-with-rebrand Pet food manufacturer Albion Meat Products is celebrating its 30th year in business by rebranding its range. http://www.petbusinessworld.co.uk/news/feed/blue-whale-treat-for-irish-spotters Two Blue whales were spotted off the coast of Dursey Ireland, Co Cork; the second in Irish waters on record. http://www.petbusinessworld.co.uk/news/feed/call-for-more-regulation-of-puppy-farmers Kennel Club chairman Professor Steve Dean has called for greater and more effective regulation of puppy farmers. http://www.petbusinessworld.co.uk/news/feed/pet-trade-goes-east More than 170 petfood professionals from China, Japan, Thailand, the US and Europe gathered at the Shanghai World Expo Exhibition and Convention Center in China, for the first Petfood Forum China. http://www.petbusinessworld.co.uk/news/feed/plevin-strengthens-top-team A pet bedding producer has kicked off a major recruitment drive by strengthening its senior management team. Plevin has made a series of key appointments across its transport, training and HR departments. http://www.petbusinessworld.co.uk/news/feed/ex-soldier-sets-up-k9-academy After years of training specialist dogs for the military in the worst war zones imaginable, Matt Croxford is setting up a new business on the Wales-Cheshire border, the Flintshire Chronicle reports. http://www.petbusinessworld.co.uk/news/feed/part-timers-may-hold-key-to-filling-sales-jobs Pet Trade Solutions is warning that too many experienced and effective field sales people are being lost to the industry and says that a possible answer to the problem is part-timers. http://www.petbusinessworld.co.uk/news/feed/pets-at-home-maintains-growth-in--challenging--times Pets at Home sales rose by 7.1% to £544.3m in the last financial year – but results announced today reveal pre-tax profits up by just 0.5% to £91.7m and operating profit down 2.5% to £76m. http://www.petbusinessworld.co.uk/news/feed/mr-johnson-s-adds-ferret-food Mr Johnson’s has launched an addition to its Advance range – a complete food for ferrets, made from tasty chicken in a crunchy nugget. http://www.petbusinessworld.co.uk/news/feed/human-medicines-warning-after-cat-dies Following reports of a woman who was prosecuted by the RSPCA after she accidentally killed her cat by giving it painkillers meant for humans, the Blue Cross is reminding pet owners of common poisons for cats. http://www.petbusinessworld.co.uk/news/feed/autumn-show-pulls-in-crowds From sheep racing and award-winning livestock to giant vegetables and local food produce, visitors turned out in their thousands to support the Autumn Show at the East of England showground at Peterborough. http://www.petbusinessworld.co.uk/news/feed/nishikoi-moves-into-reptiles Nishikoi Aquaculture has expanded into the reptile market. http://www.petbusinessworld.co.uk/news/feed/arden-grange-expands-partners-range Arden Grange, the naturally hypoallergenic, super premium pet food brand, has added a Sensitive recipe to its Partners range of complete wet dog food. http://www.petbusinessworld.co.uk/news/feed/fetch--chases-growth Fetch! Pet Care, which has about 130 franchises around the US, has set a goal of 500 locations within the next few years. http://www.petbusinessworld.co.uk/news/feed/redundancies-at-tetra--8in1-and-furminator-group Spectrum Brands Pet Division, which includes the Tetra, 8in1 and FURminator brands, is to close its office in Southampton at the end of the year, resulting in redundancies. http://www.petbusinessworld.co.uk/news/feed/new-hilife-pouch-catfood-1-000-case-giveaway- Town & Country Petfoods is offering 500 retailers one case each of new HiLife Indulge Me! plus a case of new HiLife tempt me! pouch catfoods – absolutely FREE. That’s 32 single pouches worth over £20. http://www.petbusinessworld.co.uk/news/feed/walter-harrison-s-helps-wildlife-trust Wild bird and accessories supplier Walter Harrison’s is helping Nottinghamshire Wildlife Trust enthuse the next generation of naturalists with a donation of more than £14,200. http://www.petbusinessworld.co.uk/news/feed/pats-sandown-already-83--full- With five months still to go until show opening day, PATS Sandown, which takes place on March 19-20 next year, is more than three-quarters full. http://www.petbusinessworld.co.uk/news/feed/melton-pets-runs-festive-offers Melton Pets Direct is running a series of weekly festive offers for the independent pet retail trade in the run-up to Christmas. http://www.petbusinessworld.co.uk/news/feed/free-coaches-to-equestrian-trade-show BETA International’s free coaches are back for 2013 with an extended service for transporting visitors to the show. The new arrangement will see additional coaches leaving Norwich, Ipswich, Peterborough and London, joining those travelling from Exeter and Carlisle. http://www.petbusinessworld.co.uk/news/feed/portuguese-men-o-war-wash-up-in-cornwall A surge in the numbers of deadly Portuguese men o’war off the coast of British beaches led to warnings being issued to beachgoers this summer. http://www.petbusinessworld.co.uk/news/feed/nylabone-brings-out-rope-toys Nylabone has developed a range of Dura Rope Toys for puppies and adult dogs. http://www.petbusinessworld.co.uk/news/feed/pooch---mutt-launches-into-the-far-east Dog health supplement specialist Pooch & Mutt has launched in Hong Kong, distributed by Wellon Aquarium and Pet Products. http://www.petbusinessworld.co.uk/news/feed/cambrian-set-to-introduce-new-range-thanks-to--1-4m-expansion Cambrian Pet Foods is investing £1.4 million in an expansion project with support from the Welsh Government’s Economic Growth Fund. http://www.petbusinessworld.co.uk/news/feed/mars--complaint-against-iams-not-upheld A complaint by Mars Petcare about a TV and internet ad from rival manufacturer Procter & Gamble has NOT been upheld by the Advertising Standards Authority. http://www.petbusinessworld.co.uk/news/feed/blooming-good-news-for-ancol- Ancol Pet Products has formed a partnership with trendy retail and on-line store Cath Kidston. http://www.petbusinessworld.co.uk/news/feed/manufacturer-breaks-world-record-for-giving-food-away- The team at Mars Petcare, in Waltham, Leicestershire, has officially become Guinness World Record breakers during their annual Customer Development and Marketing Conference as the company set the record for the most pet food donated to charity in 24 hours. http://www.petbusinessworld.co.uk/news/feed/burgess-pet-care-has-appointed-a-new-assistant-brand-manager Burgess Pet Care has appointed a new assistant brand manager. Matt Hawkins is looking after PR and communications for Burgess as well as managing a range of external relationships. http://www.petbusinessworld.co.uk/news/feed/downton-s-mrs-patmore-joins-canine-campaign Downton Abbey star Lesley Nicol, who plays head cook Mrs Patmore in the award-winning TV series, has backed the National Responsible Dog Owners Campaign. http://www.petbusinessworld.co.uk/news/feed/mud-poses--no-obstacle--to-coral-reef-growth Until now, scientists believed that sediment-rich marine environments are detrimental to the growth of coral reefs. But according to a new study, the muddy, sediment-filled Middle Reef, part of the vast Great Barrier Reef in Australia, has grown more rapidly than other segments. http://www.petbusinessworld.co.uk/news/feed/busy-times-for-hollings Hollings has had a busy autumn, with improvements to its factory, an extra packing line installed and five new members of staff recruited. http://www.petbusinessworld.co.uk/news/feed/neil-pope-joins-the-pats-team Experienced journalist Neil Pope has joined the PATS team. http://www.petbusinessworld.co.uk/news/feed/butcher-s-brings-out-big-and-meaty-cans Butcher’s Pet Care has launched a food specially for big dogs. http://www.petbusinessworld.co.uk/news/feed/kong-launches-new-website The Kong Company has launched a new website at KONGcompany.com featuring details of its full range of dog and cat products. http://www.petbusinessworld.co.uk/news/feed/wilson-s-of-dundee-broadens-range Wilson’s of Dundee, which has been manufacturing dog foods since 1958, is now offering a more extensive product range than ever before. http://www.petbusinessworld.co.uk/news/feed/sign-specialist-moves-into-pet-memorials The UK’s leading house sign manufacturer The House Nameplate Company has turned its craftsmen’s expertise to producing a range of pet memorials, all of which can be personalised. http://www.petbusinessworld.co.uk/news/feed/one-day-reptile-lighting-workshop Leading UK reptile lighting expert Frances Baines will be running a one-day workshop in conjunction with Peregrine Livefoods on Friday, November 16 at Peregrine’s head office in Essex. http://www.petbusinessworld.co.uk/news/feed/laughing-dog-backs-poll-to-find-best-dog-walk Dartmouth-based TV explorer and expert diver Monty Halls, whose adventures with his dog Reuben are captured in the hit TV series Great Escapes, is getting behind a new competition to find the Best Dog Walk on the South West Coast Path. http://www.petbusinessworld.co.uk/news/feed/lintbells-brings-out-young-and-active-supplement The company behind Yumove, the natural triple action mobility supplement for dogs, has launched a new version aimed specifically at young and active dogs. http://www.petbusinessworld.co.uk/news/feed/pet-food-manufacturers-support-dog-health-day The Kennel Club, with the support of the Pet Food Manufacturer’s Association, is inviting dog breeders and enthusiasts to a day of talks and discussions on health issues and how advances in science could benefit dogs and their owners. http://www.petbusinessworld.co.uk/news/feed/new-marketing-communications-executive-at-lintbells Marketing communications executive Anna Prest is set to drive new projects at Hertfordshire-based nutritional supplements firm Lintbells, after a five-year career with Royal Canin. http://www.petbusinessworld.co.uk/news/feed/wafcol-relaunches-senior-salmon-recipe Wafcol is re-launching its specialist Wafcol Salmon & Potato Senior in a 12kg pack size. http://www.petbusinessworld.co.uk/news/feed/rosewood-introduces--pet-travel-essential- Rosewood Pet Products has brought out a new Soft Protection Car Travel Harness which it describes as ‘an essential line for any pet travel range’. http://www.petbusinessworld.co.uk/news/feed/world-s-largest-reptile-show-attracts-20-000-visitors Terraristika, the largest reptile show in the world, kicked off to a flying start in Hamm, Germany as thousands of eager reptile fans queued for several hours to gain entry. http://www.petbusinessworld.co.uk/news/feed/collie-max-works-well-for-judges A striking image illustrating the herding instincts of a border collie has been chosen as the winner of this year’s Kennel Club Dog Photographer of the Year competition. http://www.petbusinessworld.co.uk/news/feed/harper-adams-beefs-up-veterinary-courses Harper Adams University College is investing in new staff, facilities and courses for veterinary-related subjects. http://www.petbusinessworld.co.uk/news/feed/aquarium-dealt-a-bad-hand A Florida casino was forced to shut suddenly when a massive floor-to-ceiling fish tank burst, causing a deluge that closed two gambling floors. http://www.petbusinessworld.co.uk/news/feed/new-grooming-certificate-is-the-cat-s-whiskers The Pet Care Trade Association is launching a new cat grooming qualification at the British Dog Grooming Championship at the Kennel Club Building in Stoneleigh Park, Warwickshire on Sunday (October 28). http://www.petbusinessworld.co.uk/news/feed/flipping-fantastic- In an amazing year of British sport, the UK’s international agility squad were not to be outdone at the FCI Agility Championships in the Czech Republic. http://www.petbusinessworld.co.uk/news/feed/kong-just-keeps-on-rollin- The Kong Company has introduced a product new to the UK. http://www.petbusinessworld.co.uk/news/feed/independents-still--saving-the-high-street----but-growth-slowing Town centre independents continue to open more shops than are closing, making up for closures of chain outlets and keeping the vacancy rate from worsening – just. http://www.petbusinessworld.co.uk/news/feed/spot-on- Pet healthcare specialist Bob Martin has seen sales of its spot-on products double since last year in pet retailers and garden centres. http://www.petbusinessworld.co.uk/news/feed/pet-trade--bonds--at-happy-pet-showcase- Sean Connery, Odd Job and Jaws were just a few of the surprise guests joining more than 400 Happy Pet customers and visitors over the two days of the Bond-themed Happy Pet Showcase Event. http://www.petbusinessworld.co.uk/news/feed/aussie-fish-develop-skin-cancer Wild fish along Australia’s Great Barrier Reef are now reported to be developing skin cancer. http://www.petbusinessworld.co.uk/news/feed/wholesalers-list-canny-collar The Canny Collar is now available from wholesalers Bestway and Glenkrag. http://www.petbusinessworld.co.uk/news/feed/mutneys-branches-out Mutneys Professional Pet Care, best known for its range of grooming supplies, is expanding into pet accessories. http://www.petbusinessworld.co.uk/news/feed/pet-food-firm-fined--10-000-for-dumping-dog-biscuits A pet food company has been fined £10,000 for illegally dumping 18 tonnes of dog biscuits. But the manufacturer insists that all packaging had first been removed – to be disposed of in landfill – and the biscuits were biodegradable. http://www.petbusinessworld.co.uk/news/feed/harringtons-picks-winners Premium pet food brand Harringtons has selected the four winners of its Pet Business World stock giveaway. http://www.petbusinessworld.co.uk/news/feed/french-group-buys-hozelock Pond and garden watering equipment market leader Hozelock has been acquired by precision spraying specialist Exel Industries. http://www.petbusinessworld.co.uk/news/feed/academic-calls-for-animal-cruelty-register A call for a National Animal Cruelty Offenders’ Register was made by Oxford theologian Professor Andrew Linzey, director of the Oxford Centre for Animal Ethics, in an address at St Albans Cathedral. http://www.petbusinessworld.co.uk/news/feed/aquarium-installs-cctv-after-theft-attempt An aquarium in Weston-super-Mare has installed CCTV after someone reportedly tried to steal a baby stingray, the BBC reported. http://www.petbusinessworld.co.uk/news/feed/catching--em-young- The Young Kennel Club is taking the adage ‘never work with children or animals’ and throwing it to the dogs – by inviting young visitors to Discover Dogs to try out fun canine activities. http://www.petbusinessworld.co.uk/news/feed/it-s-a-sellers--market ‘No hire, no fee’ pet industry recruitment specialist Pet Trade Solutions is warning employers to move swiftly or lose out on good sales representation. http://www.petbusinessworld.co.uk/news/feed/burns-rebrands-dry-dog-food-range---and-knocks-takeover-rumours-on-the-head- Burns Pet Nutrition has rebranded and repackaged its entire dry dog food range to make it simpler to understand. Crucially, all formulations and ingredients remain the same, says marketing manager Steve Chilvers. http://www.petbusinessworld.co.uk/news/feed/christina-eland-joins-billy-margot-as-marketing-assistant Christina Eland has joined pet iced treat brand Billy+Margot as marketing assistant. http://www.petbusinessworld.co.uk/news/feed/fish-stunned-in-rescue-op Fish in the Erewash Canal in Nottingham were stunned with electricity to rescue them from water polluted by a major fire. http://www.petbusinessworld.co.uk/news/feed/first-qualification-for-dog-wardens The Kennel Club and the National Dog Warden Association have launched the UK’s first qualification for dog wardens, recognised by City & Guilds, which will set a national standard for those who enforce responsible dog ownership legislation. http://www.petbusinessworld.co.uk/news/feed/ice-cool-marie-wins-dragon-s-investment Billy + Margot, the iced treat for dogs, has secured investment from Deborah Meaden in the latest series of TV’s Dragons' Den. http://www.petbusinessworld.co.uk/news/feed/tetra-launches-medica-range Tetra has launched its Tetra Medica range, offering eight simple treatments for aquarium fish – Tetra Goldfish GoldMed; Medica GeneralTonic; Medica TremaEx; Medica Lifeguard; Medica HexaEx; Medica FungiStop; Medica Contralck and Medica CestoNemaEx. http://www.petbusinessworld.co.uk/news/feed/northern-pet-trade-to-distribute-black-label-parrot-toys Northern Pet Trade has been appointed sole UK distributor for the Black Label parrot toy range. http://www.petbusinessworld.co.uk/news/feed/burgess-and-royal-canin-sponsor-london-pet-show-again The London Pet Show 2013 is set for its biggest year to date with exhibition space increased by nearly 40%, attracting repeat sponsorship from big names including Burgess Pet Care and Royal Canin. http://www.petbusinessworld.co.uk/news/feed/champion-dog-groomer-opens-london-training-school Award-winning dog groomer and competition judge Colin Taylor has opened his own dog grooming training school in London. The Colin Taylor Academy operates from the premises of Just Barking, an upmarket salon and pet boutique in Kensal Rise, North West London. http://www.petbusinessworld.co.uk/news/feed/alpha-feeds-on-video Performance dog food expert Alpha Feeds was out in force at this year’s Midland Game & Country Fair at Weston Park, Shropshire. http://www.petbusinessworld.co.uk/news/feed/600-species-could-shrink-by-a-quarter-by-2050 Fish are likely to get smaller on average by 2050 because global warming will cut the amount of oxygen in the oceans, according to a study. http://www.petbusinessworld.co.uk/news/feed/dogmatic-pulls-products-from-wholesaler Dogmatic has withdrawn its range pf headcollars, collars and leads from wholesaler Vital Pet Products in order to control pricing and distribution. http://www.petbusinessworld.co.uk/news/feed/final-call-for-groomers- There are just two days left to enter if you would like to compete in the 2012 British Dog Grooming Championship at The Kennel Club Building in Stoneleigh Park, Warwickshire on Sunday, October 28. Entries close on Friday, October 12. http://www.petbusinessworld.co.uk/news/feed/burgess-supplier-wins-major-farming-title Newhay Feeds managing director Ian Burrows has been named Diversification Farmer of the Year at a national awards ceremony. http://www.petbusinessworld.co.uk/news/feed/warning-over-snake-escapees The Scottish SPCA is urging snake owners to ensure their pets are kept secure after rescuing a staggering 54 strays this summer. http://www.petbusinessworld.co.uk/news/feed/dorwest-encourages-retailers-to-fight-fireworks-fears Many pet owners are unaware of a whole range of proven methods for tackling their pets’ fears of fireworks, according to Dorwest Herbs, which is making a big effort to spread the word with its annual Dorwest Say Relax fireworks phobia campaign. http://www.petbusinessworld.co.uk/news/feed/otter-alert- Pond keepers have been warned stay vigilant after a Grimsby garden centre lost a dozen koi carp in a suspected otter attack. http://www.petbusinessworld.co.uk/news/feed/switchboxes-to-control-all-electrical-devices Evolution Aqua has introduced three high-performance, easy-to-use switchboxes that manage all the electrical needs required in the pond and garden environment. http://www.petbusinessworld.co.uk/news/feed/winning-retailers-head-for-vegas The response to a shop display competition run by The Company of Animals and Pet Head was so great that the organisers decided to award TWO prizes of a fabulous trip to Las Vegas for two people http://www.petbusinessworld.co.uk/news/feed/hilife-launches--indulgent--new-range Town & Country Petfoods has launched a completely new range of ultra-premium cat food, called Indulge Me! http://www.petbusinessworld.co.uk/news/feed/-freakish--weather-fails-to-dampen-commitment-to-traceability Harvest key to Despite the weather playing havoc with the harvest this year, farmer and TV presenter Adam Henson is delighted with his wheat crop – particularly as much of it will be put to good use in his range of poultry feed with leading animal feed manufacturer Dodson & Horrell. http://www.petbusinessworld.co.uk/news/feed/pixies-and-fairies-at-glee- Bermuda launched two pond spitter ranges at Glee last month – Pond Pixies and Pond Fairies. http://www.petbusinessworld.co.uk/news/feed/new-era-appoints-new-marketing-manager New Era, the Doncaster-based fish food specialist, has appointed a marketing manager to ensure the company takes full advantage of its latest advances within the aquaculture marketplace. http://www.petbusinessworld.co.uk/news/feed/pet-munchies-brings-out-new-natural-treats Pet Munchies is launching two new 100% Natural Dog Treats next month just in time for Christmas. http://www.petbusinessworld.co.uk/news/feed/animology-at-the-double Preston-based Group55 is more than doubling the size of its multi-award winning Animology grooming product range, with the introduction of a raft of new products. http://www.petbusinessworld.co.uk/news/feed/equestrian-life-to-sponsor-beta-goody-bags Equestrian Life magazine, the national regional monthly, will sponsor BETA International’s goody bags. http://www.petbusinessworld.co.uk/news/feed/pedigree-s-wet-nose-week-throws-spotlight-on-dog-health Pedigree today (October 8) launches Wet Nose Week, a seven-day campaign that aims to spotlight dog health, nutrition and well-being. http://www.petbusinessworld.co.uk/news/feed/sureflap-pre-orders-nudge-1-000-mark SureFlap’s new larger microchip-operated pet door was launched at PATS Harrogate, with pre-orders alone close to the 1,000 mark. http://www.petbusinessworld.co.uk/news/feed/drop-in-legacies-could-affect-charity-services A decline in legacy giving could affect welfare services for more than 100,000 unwanted cats and kittens, Cats Protection warns. http://www.petbusinessworld.co.uk/news/feed/ppg-acquires--majority-shareholding--in-sharples---grant Pet Products Group has acquired a majority shareholding in Merseyside accessories company Sharples & Grant. http://www.petbusinessworld.co.uk/news/feed/moby-sick- A schoolboy has stumbled upon a rare piece of whale vomit on a beach, and could sell it for as much as £40,000. http://www.petbusinessworld.co.uk/news/feed/ceva-tackles-three-peaks-for-dog-charity Ceva Animal Health has raised £10,000 for the Medical Detection Dogs charity after completing the gruelling Three Peaks Challenge in Yorkshire. http://www.petbusinessworld.co.uk/news/feed/dengie-introduces-healthy-tummy Healthy Tummy is a new complete fibre feed from Dengie, created from home-grown alfalfa and then blended with ingredients to promote optimal digestive health. http://www.petbusinessworld.co.uk/news/feed/ancol-sees-grooming-sales-up-50- Ancol has announced its grooming products sales are up 50% year on year, with its range of six luxury dog shampoos being especially popular among customers. http://www.petbusinessworld.co.uk/news/feed/petsafe-opens-irish-head-office--creating-56-jobs Pet product manufacturer Radio Systems Corporation has opened a new European head office in Dundalk, Ireland, which will create 56 new jobs over the next three years. The investment is supported by the Irish Government with the aid of IDA (Industrial Development Agency) Ireland. http://www.petbusinessworld.co.uk/news/feed/you-would-not-even-know-it-s-on- The new JBL ProSilent air pump is said to be so silent that sound meters are more likely to detect a room’s ambient noise than any from the pump. http://www.petbusinessworld.co.uk/news/feed/peregrine-adds-to-gift-range Peregrine Livefoods has added to its already successful gift range with a new range of soft toys. http://www.petbusinessworld.co.uk/news/feed/crufts-welcomes-scruffts Crossbreed dogs will be sharing the limelight with their pedigree pals at the world’s greatest dog show next year, with the grand final of Scruffts taking place at Crufts 2013. http://www.petbusinessworld.co.uk/news/feed/sdea-members-report-healthy-sales On the back of recent reports of negative growth in the UK economy and a 10% increase in retail failures, the Shop and Display Equipment Association (sdea) says its members’ sales are on the up. http://www.petbusinessworld.co.uk/news/feed/-trouble--arrives-at-great-yarmouth-s-sea-life-centre A giant Green Sea Turtle with a reputation for being a bit of a troublemaker has been sent to Great Yarmouth Sea Life Centre from Belgium’s Sea Life Centre. After hearing about the success of Great Yarmouth’s shark training, it was decided that this was the best place for him. http://www.petbusinessworld.co.uk/news/feed/pet-shop-owner-retires-after-39-years After 39 years in charge of a Birkdale pet store, Sandra Ellis is retiring from the role that saw her become the longest-serving trader on the high street. http://www.petbusinessworld.co.uk/news/feed/mutneys-shortlisted-for-trade-award Pro grooming equipment supplier Mutneys was shortlisted for a local business award due to its recent export success. http://www.petbusinessworld.co.uk/news/feed/bestpets-continues-to-add-to-its-customer-care-team Bestpets continues to add to its customer care team with two new recruits. http://www.petbusinessworld.co.uk/news/feed/exhibitors-up-at-aquatics-live Next month’s Aquatics Live show has attracted more exhibitors than its first year, and organisers are confident that higher numbers of visitors will flock to London’s Olympia, now that word has spread throughout the fishkeeping community and beyond. http://www.petbusinessworld.co.uk/news/feed/another-pet-show-to-launch-in-2013 Details have just been announced for a new national pet show, this time to be staged in Warwickshire. The Pet Show 2013 will take place at Stoneleigh Park, Warwickshire, from July 20-21, 2013, and organisers say they aim to attract 20,000 visitors over the two days. http://www.petbusinessworld.co.uk/news/feed/rosewood-gets-into-the-mood-with-autumn-leaves-range This Autumn sees the introduction of Rosewood Pet Product’s seasonal bedding range Autumn Leaves. http://www.petbusinessworld.co.uk/news/feed/arcadia-reptile-launches-reptile-lamp Arcadia Reptile has launched another product to further its goal of starting a ‘revolution in reptile care’. http://www.petbusinessworld.co.uk/news/feed/fantastic-prizes-await-winners-of-the-aesculap-scholarship-scheme Groomers have until November 15 to apply for the Aesculap Scholarship scheme and the chance to win a superb package of goodies. http://www.petbusinessworld.co.uk/news/feed/new-optiwhite-glass-aquariums-from-tmc TMC’s ‘Signature’ range of aquariums has just been launched, offering aquarists quality combined with affordability. http://www.petbusinessworld.co.uk/news/feed/-poor--awareness-of-alternate-funding-options Awareness of different types of business finance is very low among small and medium-sized businesses, with most continuing to rely on traditional bank overdrafts or personal sources of cash for additional funding. http://www.petbusinessworld.co.uk/news/feed/backer-sells-high-profile-pet-age-trade-mag H.H. Backer Associates will publish the December issue and the new owner will take over the publication with the January 2013 edition. http://www.petbusinessworld.co.uk/news/feed/uk-fish-demand-exceeds-limits UK fish consumption in 2012 has already matched what UK seas can supply for the year, leaving the country now reliant on imported cod and haddock for fish and chips, campaigners have warned. http://www.petbusinessworld.co.uk/news/feed/bestpets-lists-almo Almo Nature’s range of cat and dog foods are now listed with Bestpets. http://www.petbusinessworld.co.uk/news/feed/ruth-abseils-for-the-pdsa- Ruth Martin from Mutneys took part in a charity abseil from the top of the New Art Gallery Walsall, West Midlands – all 120ft of it, or the equivalent of a 12-storey tower block! http://www.petbusinessworld.co.uk/news/feed/habistat-repackages-all-lines Long-established premium reptile brand Habistat is nearing the end of a major repackaging exercise across its wide product range – as well as developing new lines for this growing sector. http://www.petbusinessworld.co.uk/news/feed/premier-groom-attracts-record-85-competitors The fifth Annual Premier Groom competition held recently in Stoneleigh Park, Warwickshire, attracted 85 competitors from the UK, Germany, Austria and Belgium as well as a record number of visitors. http://www.petbusinessworld.co.uk/news/feed/margaret-renton-ferris--the-first-lady-of-pets--dies-aged-90 Margaret Renton-Ferris, winner of the inaugural 2009 Lifetime Achievement Award following her 60 years’ service to the pet world, has died peacefully in a Tunbridge Wells nursing home, aged 90. http://www.petbusinessworld.co.uk/news/feed/keep-ponds-clean-and-safe-with-superfish Now that autumn is around the corner, retailers are advised to stock pond nets so customers can prevent leaves from falling into ponds. Leaves in a pond can cause water quality problems as they decompose, which can adversely affect the health of fish. http://www.petbusinessworld.co.uk/news/feed/peregrine-s--dave-for-a-day--provides-reptile-experience At the recent Peregrine Livefoods’ open day to celebrate the reptile sepcialist’s 25th anniversary, director Dave Perry was auctioned off to the highest bidder for a day to raise money for Jersey’s Durrell Institute. http://www.petbusinessworld.co.uk/news/feed/wafcol-relaunches-salmon---potato-senior Wafcol is re-launching its Salmon & Potato Senior in a smaller 12kg pack size. http://www.petbusinessworld.co.uk/news/feed/breaking-new-ground-at-british-dog-grooming-championship For the first time ever, winners of the British Dog Groomers’ Association’s (BDGA) British Dog Grooming Championship in October will be granted a suite of logos to be used for marketing purposes. http://www.petbusinessworld.co.uk/news/feed/zooplus-eyes-up-the-uk Europe’s leading on-line pet retailer, Zooplus, has confirmed that it is investigating the possibility of setting up a logistics centre within the UK, but that a decision will not be made until the end of this year or the beginning of next. No site has as yet been identified. http://www.petbusinessworld.co.uk/news/feed/chinese-fisherman-hooks--300-000-fish A Chinese fisherman has netted a fortune after catching a critically endangered, but hugely prized, fish. The bahaba, or Giant Yellow Croaker, is listed as an endangered fish as it has been fished almost to extinction, but its high market price is down to its value in Chinese medicine as its bladder is said to cure diseases related to the lungs and heart. http://www.petbusinessworld.co.uk/news/feed/new-pet-store-opens-in-richmond For the first time in almost 10 years, Richmond residents now have their own pet shop based in Duke Street. http://www.petbusinessworld.co.uk/news/feed/melton-pets-direct-takes-on-four-brands Melton Pets Direct says it has expanded its product range significantly ‘to help independent pet and garden retailers stand out in the competitive market’. http://www.petbusinessworld.co.uk/news/feed/wholesaler-strictly-reptiles-closes-down Herptelogical supply company Strictly Reptiles has ceased trading after 25 years in the business. http://www.petbusinessworld.co.uk/news/feed/card-spend-down-10--in-second-quarter Card turnover at independent pet stores across the UK were down 10% in the second quarter of this year compared with the same period two years ago. http://www.petbusinessworld.co.uk/news/feed/pets-at-home-comes-under-fire-on-watchdog Failings at several Pets at Home stores were exposed last night when BBC’s Watchdog went under cover in eight of its outlets across Britain. Some 4.8 million people watched the episode and by the end of the programme, more than 500 people had called in with further complaints about the pet retail chain, prompting host Anne Robinson to promise to return to the story at a later date. http://www.petbusinessworld.co.uk/news/feed/-750-stock-giveaway Outdoor accessories distributor Whitby & Co is offering one lucky Pet Business World reader the chance to win a fabulous, fully-stocked Nite Ize pet display unit worth more than £750. http://www.petbusinessworld.co.uk/news/feed/suspected-cases-of-seasonal-canine-illness-reported A veterinary charity has confirmed it has had reports of suspected cases of Seasonal Canine Illness from all of its five study sites since the end of August. http://www.petbusinessworld.co.uk/news/feed/is-it-a-fish--or-is-it-a-crocodile- A fish with the face of a crocodile has taken up residence at Great Yarmouth Sea Life Centre. http://www.petbusinessworld.co.uk/news/feed/lily-s-kitchen-tops-ethical-rankings-for-fourth-year-running Lily’s Kitchen, the organic and holistic pet food, has once again won the award for best pet food brand in the latest edition of The Good Shopping Guide – the world leader in providing ‘ethical’ shopping information. For the fourth consecutive year, Lily’s Kitchen has scored the maximum points. http://www.petbusinessworld.co.uk/news/feed/japan-s-interpets-2012-sees-record-attendance Interpets 2012, the only international pet fair in Japan, closed its doors after having seen record attendance numbers. http://www.petbusinessworld.co.uk/news/feed/agility-s-strong-showing-at-european-championships The Kennel Club Agility Team GB made a great showing at the European Open Agility Championships in Sweden with a strong qualifying performance that saw the Large Dog team reach the overall final. http://www.petbusinessworld.co.uk/news/feed/tetra-goldfishpro---premium-nutrition-for-goldfish Tetra has added Tetra GoldfishPRO to its winning TetraPRO range, offering goldfish keepers a nutritionally balanced premium food for all goldfish. The highly nutritious crisp is produced through Tetra’s patented low-heat production process, which ensures high vitamin stability. http://www.petbusinessworld.co.uk/news/feed/dog-food-manufacturer-eyes--9m-tax-rebate A Suffolk dog food company could receive a £9m tax rebate after unnecessarily paying VAT for 29 years. http://www.petbusinessworld.co.uk/news/feed/special-offer-on-lolo-pets-christmas-cake Melton Pets Direct is running special offer on a new Christmas treat for dogs. http://www.petbusinessworld.co.uk/news/feed/on-line-pet-shop-uk-celebrates-150th-lister Pet Shop UK, the free on-line pet directory that promotes independent pet shops and pet-related services to on-line consumers, has celebrated its 150th lister. http://www.petbusinessworld.co.uk/news/feed/peter-kemp-reveals-selling-secrets-in-new-book A new book by a well-known pet trade figure sets out to imrpove sales for both employed sales people and self-employed agents. http://www.petbusinessworld.co.uk/news/feed/bamfords-top-flight-appoints-dawn-stephenson North West-based manufacturer and wholesaler Bamfords Top Flight has appointed Dawn Stephenson as sales executive for the Northern area of the UK. http://www.petbusinessworld.co.uk/news/feed/new-hikari-website Hikari has a new UK website for its range of aquarium and pond fish foods, www.hikari.uk.com. http://www.petbusinessworld.co.uk/news/feed/pet-industry-awards-winners-celebrate The 2012 Pet Industry Award winners were revealed at a ceremony on Sunday night at The Majestic Hotel in Harrogate, hosted by Keith Aldis, chairman of the Pet Care Trade Association. http://www.petbusinessworld.co.uk/news/feed/1-813-visit-record-pats-harrogate This week’s show was the biggest and busiest PATS to date, with more than 170 exhibitors covering three completely full halls at Harrogate International Centre and 1,813 pet retailers visiting over the two days. http://www.petbusinessworld.co.uk/news/feed/pats-harrogate-retailers--choice-winners-revealed The opening day of PATS Harrogate on Sunday atttracted more than 1,000 visitors – a 26% increase on the first day of PATS Harrogate last year. http://www.petbusinessworld.co.uk/news/feed/ceo-leaves-pet-care-trust Chief executive Janet Nunn left the Pet Care Trust today (September 14) after eight years. http://www.petbusinessworld.co.uk/news/feed/wholesalers-list-new-pet-food-brand Trust and Gladwells have become the first wholesalers to list new pet food brand Moorlands and will start deliveries on November 5 – the day Crown Pet Foods pulls OUT of wholesalers! http://www.petbusinessworld.co.uk/news/feed/watchdog-probes-pets-at-home BBC’s Watchdog is to screen the results of an undercover investigation into pet store chain Pets at Home next Wednesday, September 19. http://www.petbusinessworld.co.uk/news/feed/nestl--purina-to-supply-direct-to--some--retailers Nestlé Purina will from January offer some retailers the opportunity to purchase direct rather than through wholesalers. The company stresses that it remains committed to its wholesalers and will continue to distribute via them. http://www.petbusinessworld.co.uk/news/feed/oster-sponsors-pet-specialist-service-of-the-year-award Oster Animal Care Products has announced its sponsorship of the Pet Industry Award’s Pet Specialist Service of the Year Award, which is taking place at the Puma Majestic Hotel in Harrogate on Sunday, September 16 http://www.petbusinessworld.co.uk/news/feed/sureflap-webinar-gives-insight-into-feline-routines Turf wars often end up with an injured cat in the surgery. SureFlap, the microchip pet door company, has been told by vets that they often ‘prescribe’ a selective entry cat flap to help reduce stress caused by conflict. So SureFlap has teamed up with animal behaviourist Jon Bowen, BVetMed DipAS(CABC) MRCVS, to understand how simple modifications to the cat’s environment can improve its quality of life. http://www.petbusinessworld.co.uk/news/feed/3p-enterprise-launches-country-pet-for-gundogs Gloucestershire-based pet accessory company 3P Enterprise has introduced a range of accessories for gun and working dogs. http://www.petbusinessworld.co.uk/news/feed/failed-smuggling-operation Around 500 ornamental fish were seized by Tamil Nadu Customs officials at an Indian airport after a passenger arrived from Singapore. http://www.petbusinessworld.co.uk/news/feed/kennel-club-calls-for-more-safety-among-children The Kennel Club has called for greater awareness about child safety around dogs following the release of figures showing that 16% of incidents involving dogs happen to under 10 year olds. http://www.petbusinessworld.co.uk/news/feed/countdown-to-pats With the opening of PATS Harrogate 2012 just days away, a team of retail specialists is gearing up to judge the winners of the show’s Retailers’ Choice New Product Awards. You can see all the entries at www.petbusinessworld.co.uk http://www.petbusinessworld.co.uk/news/feed/crown-forms-partnership-with-vital Crown Pet Foods has appointed Vital Pet Products as its third party logistical partner for the specialist pet industry. http://www.petbusinessworld.co.uk/news/feed/plevin-secures-sponsorship-deal Equestrian bedding producer Plevin, which owns the Snowflake and Woodpecker brands, has secured naming rights for the UK’s biggest showjumping event in an exclusive sponsorship deal. http://www.petbusinessworld.co.uk/news/feed/billy-ocean-performs-at-hagen-s-30th-anniversary Pop legend Billy Ocean and ventriloquist comedian Paul Zerdin provided the entertainment at this year’s Rolf C Hagen gala dinner event, where the company celebrated 30 years of trading in the UK. http://www.petbusinessworld.co.uk/news/feed/new-senior-director-of-global-sourcing-at-karlie-flamingo Daniel Tigu has been appointed senior director of global sourcing at Germany-based Karlie Flamingo. http://www.petbusinessworld.co.uk/news/feed/campaigners-oppose-manchester-aquarium-plans Animal welfare campaigners are opposing plans to build a huge aquarium near the Trafford Centre in Manchester. http://www.petbusinessworld.co.uk/news/feed/fold-hill-foods-launches-chewdles-meaty-dinners Chewdles treat producer Fold Hill Foods is branching out into the complete food sector. Chewdles is launching Meaty Dinners – a moist, meaty complete, and also a range of complete dog food containing moist chunks and country vegetables. http://www.petbusinessworld.co.uk/news/feed/kennel-club-warning-on-puppy-farms New research by the Kennel Club suggests as many as one in five dog owners (1.2 million people) may have bought a puppy-farmed dog. http://www.petbusinessworld.co.uk/news/feed/earn-cpd-points-at-cardiff-first-aid-course Pet specialists with Amtra SQP status can gain 22 continuing professional development (CPD) points by attending a first-aid seminar on November 12 in Cardiff. http://www.petbusinessworld.co.uk/news/feed/charity-rehomes-900-fish-in-its-first-six-months Within six months of opening, a Sunderland-based national charity has re-homed 900 fish – a third of which were tankbusters – in 248 rescue operations across Britain. Fish Rescue and Welfare founder Phil Brennan told Aquatic Trader: “It’s a very big problem. We set up in January, and literally took off like a rocket.” http://www.petbusinessworld.co.uk/news/feed/sharples--n--grant-goes-red- Sharples ‘N’ Grant has manufactured its all-weather Fed ‘n’ Watered peanut feeders in red to encourage even more birds into gardens. http://www.petbusinessworld.co.uk/news/feed/farm-and-pet-place-manager-up-for-national-awards A manager with an expanding pet and country store chain has reached the finals of a leading retail leadership award. http://www.petbusinessworld.co.uk/news/feed/bern-pet-foods-to-showcase-new-acana-range Bern Pet Foods will be showcasing its new Acana Classic range of dry dog foods at PATS Harrogate later this month, alongside the reformulated Acana Regionals range. http://www.petbusinessworld.co.uk/news/feed/pet-and-craft-re-launch-at-monkton-elm Crowds turned out at Monkton Elm Garden & Pet Centre’s recent free pet and craft re-launch event. http://www.petbusinessworld.co.uk/news/feed/burgess-pet-care--surprised--by-crown-s-decision Burgess Pet Care has said it was surprised by Crown Pet Food’s decision to withdraw from pet wholesalers. In a statement, it said: “Over the years, Crown Pet Foods have enjoyed a mutually beneficial relationship with these wholesalers. http://www.petbusinessworld.co.uk/news/feed/the-pats-retailers--choice-award-entries The PATS Retailers’ Choice awards, sponsored by pbwnews, will be judged on the first morning of the show so visitors will be able to see which new products came out on top across nine categories. http://www.petbusinessworld.co.uk/news/feed/concern-over-burgeoning-marine-trade Marine scientists have voiced concerns over the burgeoning marine aquarium trade. http://www.petbusinessworld.co.uk/news/feed/thieves-steal-dog-food---and-rat-poison Thieves stole rat poison and dog food from a business in West Cornforth, County Durham. http://www.petbusinessworld.co.uk/news/feed/nestl--expands-hungarian-pet-food-factory Nestlé is investing more than CHF 54 million (£35.6m) to extend its Purina pet food factory in Hungary. http://www.petbusinessworld.co.uk/news/feed/iams-launches-limited-edition-christmas-range IAMS is launching a collection of limited-edition Christmas flavours this month. The 1kg Cat and 3kg Small/Medium Dog bags will contain a recipe dry mix flavoured with turkey, wrapped in eye-catching red and green Christmas-themed packaging. http://www.petbusinessworld.co.uk/news/feed/czech-pet-conference-looks-at-best-practice The fourth International Pet Conference takes place later this year in the Czech Republic. http://www.petbusinessworld.co.uk/news/feed/sinking-cichlid-excel-from-hikari A new diet is available from Hikari for herbivorous cichlids and tropical fish that need a diet rich in vegetable matter. http://www.petbusinessworld.co.uk/news/feed/supreme-petfoods-appoints-new-german-distributor Supreme Petfoods has formed a new partnership with German distributor Nash and Nunki AG. http://www.petbusinessworld.co.uk/news/feed/pooch-hotels-sees-booming-business Petco, which has five Pooch Hotels in the US including two opened so far this year, says it will open an additional four by the end of 2012. http://www.petbusinessworld.co.uk/news/feed/pedigree-launches-biggest-marketing-campaign-for-a-decade Pedigree has launched its biggest marketing campaign for a decade as the brand ramps up awareness of its nutritional credentials. http://www.petbusinessworld.co.uk/news/feed/new-public-aquarium-in-cornwall A new public aquarium has opened in Falmouth’s town centre. Falmouth Aquarium features 14 tanks with marine life, from local to the more exotic; tropical fish; as well as displays and interactive videos, marine mammal skeletons, fossils and other artefacts. http://www.petbusinessworld.co.uk/news/feed/thinking-about-exhibiting-at-zoomark- PetQuip is to organise the British pavilion at the Zoomark International pet product exhibition in Italy next year. http://www.petbusinessworld.co.uk/news/feed/moorlands-pledge-to--never-sell-to-grocery- New pet food company Moorlands Pet Foods has pledged to “never ever sell to grocery chains and large pet retailer groups”. http://www.petbusinessworld.co.uk/news/feed/tetra-launches-new-generation-website Tetra has re-launched its website to improve navigation and access to information, helping fish-lovers and retailers more easily get up-to-date information on caring for fish and details of how Tetra products can support the hobby. http://www.petbusinessworld.co.uk/news/feed/agility-rocks- More than 2,200 entrants from around the world competed in the Kennel Club’s International Agility Festival at Rockingham Castle in Northamptonshire last month. http://www.petbusinessworld.co.uk/news/feed/pet-brands-launches-alan-titchmarsh-wild-bird-range Pet Brands has launched a new Alan Titchmarsh Wild Bird range, supporting it with Pet Brands biggest-ever marketing investment. http://www.petbusinessworld.co.uk/news/feed/us-trade-show-postponed The Pet Industry Spring Trade Show, previously scheduled for April 10-12 next year in Atlantic City, New Jersey has been postponed until 2014 and will become a biennial event. http://www.petbusinessworld.co.uk/news/feed/third-powercut-at-the-deep-in-two-months Hull’s premier visitor attraction The Deep has hit out at its electricity supplier after a power cut put some of its most valuable animals at risk. The aquarium was one of 1,331 Northern Powergrid customers hit by a six-hour blackout in early August, which stretched its back-up supply to its limits. http://www.petbusinessworld.co.uk/news/feed/toplife-has-winning-formula TopLife Formula, the range of pet milk products from speciality dairy Delamere Dairy was named as a finalist in this year’s GIMA awards. Just missing out on the winner title, TopLife Formula was a runner-up in the Export Achievement Award category. http://www.petbusinessworld.co.uk/news/feed/bob-martin-invests-in-tv-sponsorship-deal Pet healthcare specialist Bob Martin has invested in a six-figure sponsorship deal with ITV1’s new prime time show For the Love of Dogs. Putting Battersea Dogs and Cats Home centre stage, the new show is hosted by pet lover Paul O’Grady. http://www.petbusinessworld.co.uk/news/feed/emily-brown-joins-dengie-horse-feeds Emily Brown has joined the nutrition team at Dengie Horse Feeds for a one-year work placement after gaining a degree in equine sports therapy from Writtle College, Essex. http://www.petbusinessworld.co.uk/news/feed/rosewood-pet-products-increases-bird-treats-range The latest additions to the Naturals Bird Treats range from Rosewood Pet Products include Dari cobs and Millet sprays that are dipped and then smothered in natural flavours. http://www.petbusinessworld.co.uk/news/feed/15-more-towns-win-portas-pilot-status Fifteen more towns and localities have won Portas Pilot status, and the British Independent Retailers Association (bira), which has members in every single one, has pledged its continuing support to revive their localities.

 http://www.petbusinessworld.co.uk/news/feed/pedigree-wholesale-upgrades-on-line-service Pedigree Wholesale has made a number of upgrades to its on-line ordering facility at www.petproducts.co.uk, making placing orders even easier and ‘enhancing retailers’ on-line experience’. http://www.petbusinessworld.co.uk/news/feed/luath-s-holistic-nutrition-now-in-smaller-bags Luath’s Holistic Nutrition has revamped its packaging and changed bag sizes ‘where appropriate’, replacing 15kg and 7.5kg bags with 12kg and 6kg respectively. http://www.petbusinessworld.co.uk/news/feed/bva-backs-calls-for-animal-welfare-framework The British Veterinary Association (BVA) has backed European Parliament calls for a science-based European animal welfare framework law. http://www.petbusinessworld.co.uk/news/feed/have-you-registered-to-visit-pats- Visitor pre-registrations for the PATS Harrogate September show are at an all-time high, and the PATS team wants to ensure the show’s visitors are not only inspired by what’s on offer, but also comfortable and refreshed! http://www.petbusinessworld.co.uk/news/feed/natural-instinct-launches-cat-food-range Having recently refreshed and revamped its award-winning dog food range, Natural Instinct has launched a five-strong range for cats that includes Wild Game Bird, Venison, and Wild Rabbit in addition to the more traditional Chicken & Beef and Lamb & Chicken. http://www.petbusinessworld.co.uk/news/feed/zoomed-s-new-mealworm-feeder-for-reptiles Zoomed has brought out a Mealworm Feeder for reptiles. http://www.petbusinessworld.co.uk/news/feed/chinese-city-wages-war-on-piranha A southern Chinese city is on the alert for piranhas after two people were attacked in a river, and is offering a 1,000 yuan (£101) reward for every fish caught, dead or alive. http://www.petbusinessworld.co.uk/news/feed/global-pet-food-market-sees-4-2--growth The global pet food market is expected to be worth $74.8 billion (£48.7) by 2017, according to a new report from Transparency Market Research. http://www.petbusinessworld.co.uk/news/feed/animate-buys-outhwaites--pets- Outhwaites (Pets) Limited has been bought by The Animate Company Limited, of Ripponden, West Yorkshire. http://www.petbusinessworld.co.uk/news/feed/doggie-menus-gain-popularity-at-upscale-us-al-fresco-restaurants Fine dining establishments in the US are going to the dogs with new menus created especially for customers’ pooches. http://www.petbusinessworld.co.uk/news/feed/alpha-feeds-support-at-midland-s-country-fair Performance dog food expert Alpha Feeds is supporting the Terrier and Lurcher classes at this year’s Midland Game & Country Fair at Weston Park, Shropshire, on September 15-16. http://www.petbusinessworld.co.uk/news/feed/alison-molton-joins-ga-as-account-manager GA Pet Food Partners is strengthening its Platinum team, which offers own label pet food in only seven days to individual pet shops http://www.petbusinessworld.co.uk/news/feed/free-treats-mark-groomer-s-birthday An award-winning pet grooming business in Fulham has celebrated its birthday by offering furry customers free treats. http://www.petbusinessworld.co.uk/news/feed/arden-grange-launches-new-look-dog-food-packaging Arden Grange, the naturally hypoallergenic, super premium pet food brand, has unveiled its new-look packaging for its dog food range. As well as the fresh image, the bags have many other new features. http://www.petbusinessworld.co.uk/news/feed/on-line-store-takes-on-animalarm On-line pet store www.pettastic-petsupplies.co.uk is the first UK retailer of the innovative AnimAlarm. http://www.petbusinessworld.co.uk/news/feed/47-in-us-affected-by-contaminated-dog-food A total of 47 people in the US and two in Canada were affected by salmonella-contaminated dry dog food http://www.petbusinessworld.co.uk/news/feed/over-1-500-fish-and-corals-seized-in-the-philippines Authorities in the Philippines seized 1,500 live aquarium fish and 150 brain coral at a Manila pier just as they were about to be shipped to Japan. http://www.petbusinessworld.co.uk/news/feed/trouble-in-paradise The retail chain Pets Paradise, which has 62 stores in Australia, has collapsed and is now in the hands of the receiver. Stores operated by franchisees are not in receivership. http://www.petbusinessworld.co.uk/news/feed/flexi-introduces--ice-cream-colours- Following the launch of the Collection Coffee last year, flexi is now bringing ‘fresh ice-cream colours’ to the UK market for the summer. http://www.petbusinessworld.co.uk/news/feed/zoo-med-launches-floating-turtle-feeder Zoo Med says its Floating Turtle Feeder provides a ‘revolutionary’ new way to feed pet turtles. http://www.petbusinessworld.co.uk/news/feed/natures-menu-introduces-active-nuggets New to the Natures Menu Nuggets is ‘Active’ complete meal. http://www.petbusinessworld.co.uk/news/feed/it-s-a-first-for-amtra-s-avian-module The first SQP animal medicine advisor has passed AMTRA’s Avian Module. Jacqui Lowth, who first qualified as an SQP in 1998 and works for Hampshire-based saddlery store Norris of Beaulieu, enrolled to add the new avian module to her qualification in March. http://www.petbusinessworld.co.uk/news/feed/wal-mart-launches-own-label-dog-food In the US, Wal-Mart Stores has unveiled its own ‘ultra premium’ dog food, putting the largest discount chain into more direct competition with specialty chains such as PetSmart and Petco. http://www.petbusinessworld.co.uk/news/feed/verm-x-produces-three-pos-product-guides Verm-X, leader in the natural control of intestinal hygiene, has launched three new product guides providing answers to frequently asked questions. http://www.petbusinessworld.co.uk/news/feed/crowds-witness-sharks--record-triumph Spectators were packed shoulder to shoulder to witness Great Yarmouth Sea Life centre sharks set a new record. http://www.petbusinessworld.co.uk/news/feed/k9-natural-now-available-in-beef-flavour K9 Natural is now available in beef flavour from Pedigree Wholesale. K9 Natural is a 100% natural, raw, freeze-dried dog food, which is based on the actual diet of the domestic dog’s closest relative, the grey wolf. http://www.petbusinessworld.co.uk/news/feed/alpha-feeds-to-sponsor-dry-land-mushing-rally Performance dog food expert Alpha Feeds is to sponsor the first dry land mushing rally in Northern Ireland this autumn. http://www.petbusinessworld.co.uk/news/feed/wholesaler-injects--10-million-into-bestpets Bestway Wholesale Group will invest £10 million over the next three years to expand its Batleys Bestpets group of specialist pet trade wholesale outlets. http://www.petbusinessworld.co.uk/news/feed/the-winners-of-the-petplan-vet-of-the-year-awards The winners of the Petplan Vet of the Year Awards – the ‘Oscars of the veterinary world’ are… http://www.petbusinessworld.co.uk/news/feed/sophia-crate-fox-has-moved-from-company-of-animals-to-pooch---mutt Sophia Crate-Fox has moved from Company of Animals to Pooch & Mutt, the UK’s first ethically-accredited pet supplement specialist. http://www.petbusinessworld.co.uk/news/feed/lily-s-kitchen-launches-dry-complete-food Lily’s Kitchen, the organic pet food brand, has launched a grain-free, meal-free complete dry food, which it describes as a ‘world first’. http://www.petbusinessworld.co.uk/news/feed/walter-harrison-s-offers-smaller-run Following on from the success of its Appleby Pen, Walter Harrison’s has launched a smaller version called the Sandford. http://www.petbusinessworld.co.uk/news/feed/topspec-nutrition-courses-hailed-a-success The first two TopSpec nutrition and product training courses for retail staff in the new training suite at Middle Park Farm Research Unit in Pickhill, North Yorkshire, have been hailed a success. http://www.petbusinessworld.co.uk/news/feed/supreme-petfoods--price-rise-will-give--enhanced-margins- A price increase across Supreme Petfoods’ core Selective and Original ranges from October 1 will produce enhanced margins for retailers, the company says. http://www.petbusinessworld.co.uk/news/feed/a-football-like-no-other- Rosewood Pet Products’ new 16cm hard, vinyl treatball in a football design is great for a gentle game of dribble, but even better when filled with a few treats. http://www.petbusinessworld.co.uk/news/feed/publisher-to-sponsor-beta-new-product-gallery Redpin Publishing is to return to BETA International as sponsor of the New Product Gallery for the third year running. http://www.petbusinessworld.co.uk/news/feed/two-new-products-from-the-carefresh-brand Absorption Corp will bring its award-winning CareFRESH Hide 'n Seek Nestables to the UK through Vital Pet Products this month. http://www.petbusinessworld.co.uk/news/feed/giveaway-winners The ten lucky businesses that won £50 stock bundles from Pet Munchies in our May giveaway are… http://www.petbusinessworld.co.uk/news/feed/seaweed-diet-for-marine-herbivores A new complete daily diet for all types of marine herbivores has been launched by Hikari, called Seaweed Extreme. Available in both wafer and pellet formats, Hikari Seaweed Extreme contains 67% natural seaweed, making it instantly attractive to herbivorous species. http://www.petbusinessworld.co.uk/news/feed/fish-in-space- The Japanese Space Agency (Jaxa) has sent an aquarium to the International Space Station to study how microgravity impacts the Oryzias latipes, also known as Medaka or Japanese killifish. http://www.petbusinessworld.co.uk/news/feed/free-insurance-review-for-oata-members OATA has extended an arrangement with specialist insurance broker Bluefin to offer members a free and confidential review of their current business insurance. http://www.petbusinessworld.co.uk/news/feed/greyhound-charities-attempt-world-s-largest-dog-walk Greyhound owners from all corners of the UK will come together this September in an attempt to break the Guinness World Record for the largest single breed dog walk. http://www.petbusinessworld.co.uk/news/feed/china-s-pet-fair-asia-set-to-be-largest-yet China’s pet market is booming. Around 40 million pets are already being kept in the country and the number is rising by an incredible 20% each year, indicating the extent of opportunities available to the international pet trade in China. http://www.petbusinessworld.co.uk/news/feed/plevin-bolsters-pet-bedding-range-with-double-product-launch The company behind the Snowflake and Woodpecker brands has strengthened its small animal range with the addition of paper-based bedding and antibacterial woodshavings. http://www.petbusinessworld.co.uk/news/feed/kennelpak-four-climb-every-mountain A team from Kennelpak – Ken Davies, Colin Lewis, Dan Constance and Gareth Challans – climbed the highest peaks in Scotland, England and Wales in 24 hours, a feat that included 22 miles of walking, 11 hours of driving and 9,700 feet of climbing!

 http://www.petbusinessworld.co.uk/news/feed/watch-out-for-signs-of-seasonal-canine-illness A leading veterinary charity is issuing an alert to dog owners across the country, asking them to stay vigilant for signs of a mystery illness which can kill dogs. http://www.petbusinessworld.co.uk/news/feed/we-jameson-to-open-country-store Animal feed merchant WE Jameson is to open a new country store and farm trade office at its Masham-based mill headquarters in North Yorkshire. http://www.petbusinessworld.co.uk/news/feed/kc-adds-two-charities-to-reading-foundation The Kennel Club Charitable Trust has welcomed a further two charities into its Bark and Read Foundation – Caring Canines, in Bournemouth, and Dogs Helping Kids, in North Devon. http://www.petbusinessworld.co.uk/news/feed/bestpets-launches-pet-owners-loyalty-scheme Bestpets has launched a loyalty scheme for pet owners, who can collect up to six soft pet toys as part of a collectors scheme. The initiative is open to retailers who are members of the Bestpets Local Retail Club. Customers who now shop at a Bestpets local store will receive a loyalty card, which is stamped every time they spend £20. http://www.petbusinessworld.co.uk/news/feed/top-of-the-pops-for-pets Entertainer John Barrowman and 60s model Celia Hammond won the first PetNet Celebrity Pet Owner of the Year Awards 2012, after ‘a frenzy’ of voting on www.petnet.co.uk http://www.petbusinessworld.co.uk/news/feed/notjustpets-receives-boost-from-theo-paphitis A pet retail business has received a business boost from TV Dragons Den star Theo Paphitis. http://www.petbusinessworld.co.uk/news/feed/six-cyclists-to-raise-funds-for-dogs-for-the-disabled A team of six from Crown Pet Foods is taking part in the 54-mile London to Brighton bike ride on September 16 to raise funds for Dogs for the Disabled. http://www.petbusinessworld.co.uk/news/feed/was-there-a-secret-weapon-to-team-gb-s-olympics-success- Forget dope tests – psychologists and the Kennel Club are claiming that increased levels of happy hormone dopamine, which is triggered by stroking dogs, could have been crucial to the winning formula used by Team GB athletes. http://www.petbusinessworld.co.uk/news/feed/man-pleads-guilty-to-stealing-snake-from-pet-shop A man has been sentenced to 80 hours’ community service after he admitted stealing a £375 snake from a Kent pet shop. http://www.petbusinessworld.co.uk/news/feed/town---country-petfoods-launches-high-meat-treats Town & Country Petfoods has launched a new range of HiLife meaty treats, with at least 70% meat. http://www.petbusinessworld.co.uk/news/feed/christian-rahn-appointed-a-director-at-pet-products-group Christian Rahn (39) has been appointed director trade marketing for the international marketing activities of the Pet Products Group (Karlie Heimtierbedarf GmbH and Flamingo NV). http://www.petbusinessworld.co.uk/news/feed/louise-gibson-joins-healthy-paws Louise Gibson has joined the sales and marketing team at Healthy Paws. http://www.petbusinessworld.co.uk/news/feed/burns-remains--committed-to-the-specialist-independent- John Burns, founder and managing director of South Wales-based Burns Pet Nutrition, has written to retailers in response to rumours about the brand going into Pets at Home for the first time. http://www.petbusinessworld.co.uk/news/feed/burgess-launches-gourmet-dog-treats Burgess Pet Care is launching a range of gourmet dog food treats into the specialist pet food market this month. http://www.petbusinessworld.co.uk/news/feed/walter-harrison-s-launches-premier-parrot-food Walter Harrison’s has relaunched its popular Premier Parrot Food. Walter Harrison’s Premier Parrot Food is the brand’s best-selling caged bird mix and is widely distributed throughout the UK. http://www.petbusinessworld.co.uk/news/feed/trade-show-gives-taste-of-next-year-s-equestrian-trends At this year's autumn edition of spoga horse, the European equestrian sports trade fair, about 400 exhibitors from 30 countries will be giving a foretaste of the trends for next year. http://www.petbusinessworld.co.uk/news/feed/pedigree-health-still-top-of-kc-agenda Pedigree dog health and responsible breeding are still at the top of the Kennel Club’s agenda, as changes to the Assured Breeder Scheme are announced to further benefit the health of dogs. http://www.petbusinessworld.co.uk/news/feed/retailers-win-olympic-tickets The lucky winners of Pet Business World’s competition to win a pair Olympic tickets were David and Pat Evans, from Pet Stop, in Launceston, Cornwall. http://www.petbusinessworld.co.uk/news/feed/mars-petcare-extends-christmas-shopping-window With Christmas fast approaching, customers will soon be getting into the festive spirit and looking for special gifts for loved ones, including their pets. http://www.petbusinessworld.co.uk/news/feed/top-10-health-and-safety-myths There is no shortage of daft decisions being blamed on health and safety. http://www.petbusinessworld.co.uk/news/feed/wholesalers-respond-to-crown-pet-foods Seven specialist wholesalers have sent an open letter to Pet Business World following news that Crown Pet Foods is to pull out of wholesalers and deliver direct to retailers from November. http://www.petbusinessworld.co.uk/news/feed/kong-stuff-n-snacks-are-looking-good KONGs are made for stuffing, and the very popular Stuff’n Snacks now has brand new packaging. http://www.petbusinessworld.co.uk/news/feed/sri-lankans-name-new-fish-after-richard-dawkins Sri Lankan scientists have identified a new genus of freshwater fish and named it after the evolutionary biologist and renowned atheist Richard Dawkins. http://www.petbusinessworld.co.uk/news/feed/becothings-doubles-in-size-following-toys-launch BecoThings, the creator of the award-winning eco pet accessory BecoBowl, has doubled the size of its eco pet range with the launch of BecoToys. http://www.petbusinessworld.co.uk/news/feed/lily-s-kitchen-launches-dry-food Organic pet food brand Lily’s Kitchen has launched a grain-free, meal-free complete dry food. http://www.petbusinessworld.co.uk/news/feed/a-contemporary-look-for-tanks The Qubie is a contemporary new stylish aquarium from Superfish, which comes complete with a range of accessories. With its curved glass creating an unbroken wide panoramic view, the Qubie is an attractive addition to any room, whether at home or in the office. http://www.petbusinessworld.co.uk/news/feed/pet-mate-launches-chip-and-disc-pet-door Pet Mate has launched the Cat Mate Elite Chip and Disc. The Cat Mate Elite Super Selective and Selective Chip and Disc cat doors now read implanted microchips as well as the Cat Mate RFID collar disc. http://www.petbusinessworld.co.uk/news/feed/royal-canin-launches-2012-weigh-in-club-competition Royal Canin has launched its second ‘Weigh-in Club’ competition to help cats and dogs lose weight safely. Back by popular demand, after more than 170 registrations last year, the competition aims to reward vet nurses who work with their clients to effectively tackle pet obesity. http://www.petbusinessworld.co.uk/news/feed/showjumper-s-olympic-gold-leaves-plevin-jumping-for-joy Animal bedding producer Plevin was left jumping for joy when an Olympic showjumper it sponsors struck gold for Team GB. http://www.petbusinessworld.co.uk/news/feed/it-s-a-sellers--market ‘No Hire – No Fee’ pet industry recruitment specialists Pet Trade Solutions is warning employers to move swiftly or lose out on good sales representation. http://www.petbusinessworld.co.uk/news/feed/andrew-werendel-has-joined-nishikoi-aquaculture Andrew Werendel has joined Nishikoi Aquaculture as commercial development manager. http://www.petbusinessworld.co.uk/news/feed/in-memory-of-ron-bond Ron worked for many years at Frome Pet and Aquatics, where he was fondly called the ‘Fish Man’. Janine Tozer, owner of Frome Pet & Aquatic Centre, pays tribute. http://www.petbusinessworld.co.uk/news/feed/fewer-insolvencies-in-june--experian The latest Business Insolvency Index from Experian revealed that in June, 0.08% of the business population failed – a small improvement from the 0.09% recorded in both the previous month (May) and also in June 2011. http://www.petbusinessworld.co.uk/news/feed/animal-welfare-protestors-oppose-manchester-aquarium-plans Animal welfare campaigners are opposing ambitious plans to build a huge aquarium near the Trafford Centre. http://www.petbusinessworld.co.uk/news/feed/south-korea-opens-pet-hotel A pet hotel in Seoul, South Korea is among the businesses receiving a boost from the country’s growing interest in pet ownership. http://www.petbusinessworld.co.uk/news/feed/new-beaphar-nuggets-help-combat-health-issues Dogs can suffer from many different health ailments: from dental disease, joint pain, lack of flexibility and skin allergies. These are all issues that affect dogs of varying different ages. Using years of expertise and experience, Beaphar has developed a range of nuggets – healthy treats to help combat these specific health issues. http://www.petbusinessworld.co.uk/news/feed/beverley-makes-a-stand-for-independents Independent traders in the Yorkshire town of Beverley have joined forces to start their own campaign, Independentbeverley.co.uk, a new website designed to celebrate and promote the diverse range of shops in the town to both locals and visitors. http://www.petbusinessworld.co.uk/news/feed/more-than-just-an-id-tag Red Dingo has incorporated QR (Quick Response) codes into its tags to enable more information to be given to the finder of a lost dog. http://www.petbusinessworld.co.uk/news/feed/chapelwood-launches-new-additions-for-2013 ChapelWood has launched a new range of products for the 2012/2013 season. Highlights include new top-of-the-range Suet Treats, ChapelWood Finest Suet Balls 50 Tub, plus colourful Fun Feeders and an innovatively designed new promotional unit. http://www.petbusinessworld.co.uk/news/feed/3p-enterprise-to-launch-eco-friendly-bowls-at-pats-harrogate Gloucestershire-based pet accessory company 3P Enterprise will launch a range of eco-friendly feeding bowls and feed storage boxes for cats and dogs at PATS Harrogate next month. http://www.petbusinessworld.co.uk/news/feed/bdga-unveils-judging-panel The British Dog Groomers’ Association (BDGA) has announced its judges for the 32nd British Dog Grooming Championship at Stoneleigh Park, Warwickshire, on Sunday, October 28. http://www.petbusinessworld.co.uk/news/feed/fan-gives-cher-a-goldfish-in-a-bag Pop star Cher Lloyd says she was stunned when a fan gave her a goldfish as a gift. http://www.petbusinessworld.co.uk/news/feed/petplan-vet-of-the-year-winners-announced The winners of the Petplan Vet of the Year Awards – the ‘Oscars of the veterinary world’ http://www.petbusinessworld.co.uk/news/feed/mars-us-recalls-three-canned-foods MARS Petcare US has voluntarily recalled three Pedigree Weight Management canned dog food products in America due to possible contamination with plastic fragments that inadvertently entered the food during production. http://www.petbusinessworld.co.uk/news/feed/skulking-around-with-reptiles Out in the remote deserts of Nevada, the weathered skull of a long dead buffalo lays on the hot red sand. The skull has fed countless birds and insects and now provides a cool, secure hiding place for snakes, lizards and any other small creatures that happen by; offering respite from the desert sun and protection from predators. http://www.petbusinessworld.co.uk/news/feed/sharples-n-grant-introduces-190cm-hutch Pressure from groups such as the Rabbit Welfare Association has resulted in increased awareness about rabbit welfare, with some companies now manufacturing larger hutches. http://www.petbusinessworld.co.uk/news/feed/pet-store-forced-to-close A family-run pet shop has been forced to close because of a parking enforcement ‘spy car’ scaring off shoppers who park nearby, it is claimed. http://www.petbusinessworld.co.uk/news/feed/sureflap-to-launch-door-for-larger-cats-and-small-dogs Cats are not the same as small dogs, but the new SureFlap Microchip Pet Door – which will be launched at PATS Harrogate in September – has been designed with both in mind. http://www.petbusinessworld.co.uk/news/feed/reptile-gifts-timed-for-school-holidays Peregrine Livefoods has launched an exclusive range of gifts for reptile enthusiasts of all ages. http://www.petbusinessworld.co.uk/news/feed/kennel-club-call-to-action-on-microchipping The Kennel Club has submitted its formal response to the Welsh government’s consultation on compulsory microchipping of dogs, and is calling for all interested parties and individuals to do the same to help determine the future of microchipping legislation in Wales. http://www.petbusinessworld.co.uk/news/feed/-20-000-worth-of-fish-stolen-from-shop Hundreds of fish thought to be worth more than £20,000 were stolen from a Bradford pet shop. http://www.petbusinessworld.co.uk/news/feed/us-spend--11-1bn-on-pet-products US pet owners spent US$11.1 billion (£7 billion) on non-food supplies for their animals last year, a 2% increase over 2010, according to a new report from Packaged Facts. http://www.petbusinessworld.co.uk/news/feed/new-look-for-beaphar-cat-treats At Beaphar change is afoot, or should we say paw? Retailers will soon be seeing the company’s new, exciting packaging across its range of cat treats – Beaphar Cat Nip, Beaphar Malt Bits, Beaphar Salmon Bits and the Beaphar Vit Bits. http://www.petbusinessworld.co.uk/news/feed/changes-to-kennel-club The Kennel Club is to become a company limited by guarantee, it was decided at the annual general meeting, along with a number of other key decisions related to dog showing and registrations. http://www.petbusinessworld.co.uk/news/feed/a-fun-day-out-for-pets-and-owners A pet care business celebrated its first birthday with an event with fun and freebies for animals and their owners. http://www.petbusinessworld.co.uk/news/feed/shark-stud-zorro-goes-home A whirlwind romance for a pair of tropical zebra sharks has come to an end. Super stud Zorro headed back from Great Yarmouth Sea Life Centre to his London Aquarium home in late June, with the outcome of his brief fling with female Athena still uncertain. http://www.petbusinessworld.co.uk/news/feed/hannah-miller-joins-the-rspca-as-licensing-executive Hannah Miller has joined the RSPCA in the new role of licensing executive as part of the expansion of the team working on the charity’s licensing campaign. http://www.petbusinessworld.co.uk/news/feed/open-sesame- A company with extensive experience in the automatic door industry has been appointed principle UK distributor for Autoslide, a new pet door product. http://www.petbusinessworld.co.uk/news/feed/scruffts-adds-new-heat-in-lincolnshire Scruffts, the national competition for crossbreed dogs sponsored by James Wellbeloved, is growing and has announced a new heat in Lincolnshire. http://www.petbusinessworld.co.uk/news/feed/world-horse-welfare-celebrates-youtube-milestone World Horse Welfare is celebrating another milestone as the number of viewers of its YouTube videos has passed the three million mark. http://www.petbusinessworld.co.uk/news/feed/rosewood-pet-products-adds-radiator-beds Rosewood Pet Products has added two new radiator beds to its Luxury Cat Bed range. http://www.petbusinessworld.co.uk/news/feed/nominations-open-for-kennel-club-vet-awards Vets, scientists and veterinary students carrying out innovative research to help to improve dog health have the chance to receive funding and an award for their work, thanks to the launch of the largest veterinary awards in Europe. http://www.petbusinessworld.co.uk/news/feed/makeover-for-support-adoption-for-pets http://www.petbusinessworld.co.uk/news/feed/pcta-brings--open-mic--event-to-scotland The Pet Care Trade Association is arranging a programme of regional events on Monday and Tuesday, August 27-28, at the Carnegie Conference Centre in Dunfermline, a few miles from Edinburgh. http://www.petbusinessworld.co.uk/news/feed/nishikoi-takes-on-python-products Nishikoi has been appointed sole distributors of Python Products, a quality range of aquarium cleaning products made in the US. http://www.petbusinessworld.co.uk/news/feed/lily-s-kitchen-teams-up-with-battersea Holistic pet food company Lily’s Kitchen has developed a premium organic treat especially for Battersea Dogs & Cats Home. http://www.petbusinessworld.co.uk/news/feed/burns-wins-rspb-farming-award Burns Pet Nutrition has won the RSPB Telegraph Nature of Farming Award for Wales 2012. This annual competition recognises the positive work of farmers who use sympathetic farming methods to create wildlife habitat http://www.petbusinessworld.co.uk/news/feed/richard-tarleton-has-been-appointed-as-technical-sales-representative New Era, the international fish food specialist, and Red Sea Aquatics UK, the international reef product expert, have consolidated their recently-established partnership with the expansion of their sales effort. http://www.petbusinessworld.co.uk/news/feed/beta-secures-funding-for-trade-missions The British Equestrian Trade Association has secured additional funding from UK Trade & Investment to subsidise its extensive programme of trade missions to key shows worldwide. http://www.petbusinessworld.co.uk/news/feed/eva-longoria-stars-in-sheba-ad A new advertising campaign by premium cat food brand Sheba, featuring Eva Longoria as the brand’s first celebrity ambassador, will go live in August. http://www.petbusinessworld.co.uk/news/feed/marriages-acquires-micronized-food-products--lincolnshire-site Essex miller W&H Marriage and Sons has acquired the Driby Top business of Micronized Food Products. http://www.petbusinessworld.co.uk/news/feed/eu-to-ban-binning-of-excess-fish-catch EU ministers have agreed to ban fishing ships from throwing away their excess catch, a controversial practice that has seen millions of tonnes of edible fish thrown away since the introduction of strict EU fishing quotas 40 years ago. http://www.petbusinessworld.co.uk/news/feed/ppd-to-distribute-montana-cages Wagners Corporation in Germany has appointed PPD as exclusive UK distributor of the Montana range of cages. http://www.petbusinessworld.co.uk/news/feed/crown-pet-foods-pulls-out-of-wholesalers The Royal Canin and James Wellbeloved brands are being pulled from all UK wholesalers later this year. Instead, Crown Pet Foods will now take the distribution of its two brands in-house. http://www.petbusinessworld.co.uk/news/feed/acana-confirms-fire-dogs--sponsorship-deal ACANA Pet Foods has confirmed a sponsorship deal with the West Midlands Fire Investigation Dog Team. http://www.petbusinessworld.co.uk/news/feed/powerful-verm-x-nuggets-for-rabbits Verm-X nuggets for rabbits have been carefully formulated and produced to give domestically kept lagomorphs and rodents not only the highly palatable and powerful Verm-X natural intestinal hygiene control formulation, but also an overall high-fibre healthy treat. http://www.petbusinessworld.co.uk/news/feed/french-court-gives-nod-to-pet-food-plant-sale A French court has authorised debt-burdened French poultry group Doux, which went into administration last month, to sell its pet food plant Stanven to Germany's Saria. http://www.petbusinessworld.co.uk/news/feed/canine-epilepsy-charity-gets--4-000-grant With a grant of £4,000 from the Kennel Club Charitable Trust, the Canine Epilepsy Support Group is confident it can help improve the lives of hundreds of dogs and their owners. http://www.petbusinessworld.co.uk/news/feed/barf-pet-foods-adds-free-flow-product Kent-based BARF Pet Foods has added a new free-flow product range to its selection of meat products. http://www.petbusinessworld.co.uk/news/feed/your-horse-live-chooses-disabled-charity Your Horse Live’s chosen charity for 2012 is the Riding for the Disabled Association. http://www.petbusinessworld.co.uk/news/feed/order-early-to-ensure-no-olympics-disruption Melton Pets is advising its customers with shops in areas where Olympic and Paralympic events are taking place to order early to ensure there is no disruption to their deliveries. http://www.petbusinessworld.co.uk/news/feed/novel-new-dog-toys-available-from-pedigree-wholesale The JW Pet Company has introduced novel new lines into its dog toy range. http://www.petbusinessworld.co.uk/news/feed/put-the-fun-into-bath-times- The Company of Animals has launched a new collection of Pet Head bathing accessories to compliment its grooming range. http://www.petbusinessworld.co.uk/news/feed/add-pizzazz-with-marina-led-air-curtain The Marina flexible LED Air Curtain provides “an excellent way of adding visual pizzazz to aquascapes” while improving water circulation and oxygenation, says Hagen. http://www.petbusinessworld.co.uk/news/feed/zoo-slams-new-pet-store A newly opened pet store has been slammed by a local zoo after it announced it was planning to sell ‘exotic animals’, including racoons. http://www.petbusinessworld.co.uk/news/feed/pet-pharmacy-taps-into-the-us A pet pharmacy has tapped into a niche market in the US. http://www.petbusinessworld.co.uk/news/feed/peregrine-opens-its-doors-to-customers More than 200 customers attended an Open Day to mark the 25th anniversary of Peregrine Livefoods. http://www.petbusinessworld.co.uk/news/feed/nishikoi-distributes-continuum-aquatics Nishikoi have been appointed sole European distributors of US-made Continuum Aquatics products. http://www.petbusinessworld.co.uk/news/feed/rspca-to-open-advice-and-adoption-areas-in-pets-at-home-stores The RSPCA and Pets at Home are working together in a pioneering move that will see the charity open advice and adoption areas in some stores. http://www.petbusinessworld.co.uk/news/feed/premier-groom-to-be-held-in-august The fifth Premier Groom competition, organised by Red Cape Grooming Supplies and Groom Team England, will be held on August 12, 2012. http://www.petbusinessworld.co.uk/news/feed/pet-industry-awards-shortlist-revealed The 16 businesses shortlisted for the 2012 Pet Industry Awards have been revealed by organisers the Pet Care Trade Association. http://www.petbusinessworld.co.uk/news/feed/tickets-to-go-on-sale-for-aquatics-live Tickets will go on sale later this month for Aquatics Live, Britain’s largest event for the fishkeeping hobby. http://www.petbusinessworld.co.uk/news/feed/natural-instinct-unveils-new-look-for-summer Raw pet food specialist Natural Instinct is refreshing its product portfolio and packaging with a more vibrant identity. http://www.petbusinessworld.co.uk/news/feed/beta-to-give-away-1-000-collar-video-cameras Nestlé Purina PetCare has an exciting promotion starting in August, where consumers have an opportunity to win a prize of a collar video camera every day. http://www.petbusinessworld.co.uk/news/feed/tony-jones-appointed-head-of-communications-of-euark Newly-formed trade body the European Union Association of Reptile Keepers (EUARK) has appointed Tony Jones as its head of communications. http://www.petbusinessworld.co.uk/news/feed/ceva-launches-travel-size-feliway-spray Ceva Animal Health has launched a new travel size 20ml bottle of its Feliway Spray to help cat owners keep their pet comfortable while travelling this summer. http://www.petbusinessworld.co.uk/news/feed/a-grand-day-out-for-a-walk- The best family dog walk of the summer is back – A Grand Day Out returns for its second year, raising much-needed funds for both children and dogs. http://www.petbusinessworld.co.uk/news/feed/canny-tynesiders-get-campaign-off-to-a-flying-start Eager dog owners made sure the first Canny Company training day at Jollyes pet superstore was a resounding success. The Jollyes store in Newcastle-Upon-Tyne sold out of many sizes of the Canny Collar on the day thanks to extensive press coverage beforehand. http://www.petbusinessworld.co.uk/news/feed/verm-x-for-cats Verm-X Cat Crunchies are a super-premium treat with the added Verm-X feline formula. As well as controlling intestinal hygiene, whilst being gentle on the digestive system, the addition of the garlic ingredient can be used alongside conventional pest treatment to deter fleas, ticks, lice and other pests. http://www.petbusinessworld.co.uk/news/feed/us-owners-still-spending-on-pets A national survey of US pet owners found that 75% have not reduced spending on their pets despite financial constraints, and 32% said they’d pay more for pet care than family member care. http://www.petbusinessworld.co.uk/news/feed/arcadia-launches-marine-led-bar Arcadia has launched a new LED bar for marine aquariums, which comes complete with everything that marine keepers need to generate a professional marine system, including a programmable computerised control unit. http://www.petbusinessworld.co.uk/news/feed/new-specialist-insurance-for-ppra-members Towergate has negotiated an exclusive insurance wording for Pet Product Retail Association (PPRA) members which includes higher-than-normal limits and loss of animals cover. http://www.petbusinessworld.co.uk/news/feed/pet-crematorium-gets-thumbs-up Award-winning Dignity Pet Crematorium has won the seal of approval from Hampshire trading standards. http://www.petbusinessworld.co.uk/news/feed/westland-to-push-wild-bird-seed-brands-in-store-and-on-tv Westland will be flying into stores across the country with its newly extended bird feed products from both Peckish and Nature’s Feast. http://www.petbusinessworld.co.uk/news/feed/v2bio-react-500-pellet-reactor-now-available The new V2Bio React 500 Pellet Reactor from TMC has just been launched. This pellet reactor has a unique patented design incorporating a specially-designed flow inductor which maximises the media-to-water contact time within the reactor, ensuring efficient fluidisation of media even when using lower flow rate pumps. http://www.petbusinessworld.co.uk/news/feed/new-entrant-into-dog-food-market Having owned and run a successful pet shop, its owners noticed how customers kept asking the same questions about dog food again and again. “People did not know exactly what they were feeding their dogs, and they often found title ingredients did not dominate recipes,” they said. http://www.petbusinessworld.co.uk/news/feed/high-street-must--reinvent--itself The British High Street has become ‘irrelevant’ and must ‘reinvent itself’ as a hub for niche retailers and community activities, with retailers thinking collaboratively to create somewhere that people want to be. http://www.petbusinessworld.co.uk/news/feed/api-quick-start-to-the-rescue- When a private tropical zoo in Brentford, Middlesex, closed in March, SEA LIFE London Aquarium stepped in to help re-home all the tropical fish, including some incredibly large Pacu, Redtail catfish, Giant gouramis, Giraffenose catfish and a Tiger shovelnose. http://www.petbusinessworld.co.uk/news/feed/last-chance-gets--500-boost Last Chance Animal Hospital, in Kent, has been awarded a £500 donation from insurance provider Petplan. http://www.petbusinessworld.co.uk/news/feed/igloo-pets-sales-soar Igloo Pets reports soaring sales of its cat carriers and litter. http://www.petbusinessworld.co.uk/news/feed/singapore-looks-elsewhere-for-ornamental-exports After supplying European customers for more than 40 years, Shirley Lim is now looking elsewhere for sales. Shirley, whose business in Singapore and Malaysia grows aquatic plants and breeds tropical ornamental fish, said orders from Europe are down by a fifth this year. http://www.petbusinessworld.co.uk/news/feed/walter-harrison-s-grows-grooming-range Walter Harrison’s has extended its small animal offering with a new range of grooming tools. With easy-grip handles for comfort and ease of use, five products make up the range. http://www.petbusinessworld.co.uk/news/feed/new--puppy--category-in-kc-photo-competition Entries have opened for the Kennel Club Dog Photographer of the Year competition and for the first time, entry is free across all categories. Entries close on August 31. http://www.petbusinessworld.co.uk/news/feed/ireland-s-petex-postponed-until-2013 This year’s PetEx, Ireland’s only pet trade show, has been postponed until 2013. http://www.petbusinessworld.co.uk/news/feed/mark-hoskins-has-been-promoted-to-managing-director-at-interpet Mark Hoskins has been promoted to managing director at Interpet having joined Interpet’s field sales team at the age of 18 and has gained extensive experience in all areas of the business including the supply chain, operations and sales. http://www.petbusinessworld.co.uk/news/feed/new-gift-card-scheme-makes-waves-with-pet-retailer The UK’s leading specialist aquatic retailer, Maidenhead Aquatics, has launched a new customer loyalty gift card scheme with financial services provider, Contis Group. http://www.petbusinessworld.co.uk/news/feed/-treat-pets-properly-or-face-eviction- Hundreds of tenants in Lincolnshire will be forced to treat their pets properly or face eviction. http://www.petbusinessworld.co.uk/news/feed/five-elected-to-rspca-national-council Margaret Baker, Christine Beaumont-Kerridge, David Canavan, David Mawson and Jane Tredgett have been elected to serve for the next three years on the RSPCA national council. http://www.petbusinessworld.co.uk/news/feed/grooming-proves-it-matters More than 200 groomers attended the first Grooming Matters event at Hadlow College in Kent. Sponsored by Aesculap and English Groomers Group, a full day of activities gave groomers the chance to watch and learn from some of the country’s top groomers and industry specialists. http://www.petbusinessworld.co.uk/news/feed/toy-pet-shop-hailed-a--megabrand- A toy pet shop was showcased as a ‘megabrand’ at the 2012 International Licensing Expo in Las Vegas last month. http://www.petbusinessworld.co.uk/news/feed/blue-cross-appeal-for-cat-volunteers The Blue Cross is appealing for pet lovers to join a new volunteering scheme helping homeless and unwanted cats in and around Manchester. http://www.petbusinessworld.co.uk/news/feed/arcadia-launches-new-reptile-lamp-brand Arcadia is to launch a new reptile lamp brand this month. The new brand is to be called the Arcadia Euro-Range and is central to the Surrey company’s ‘revolution in reptile care’. http://www.petbusinessworld.co.uk/news/feed/eco-dog-company-gets-a-twitter-boost-from-theo-paphitis A pet business has been given a business boost from TV Dragons’ Den star Theo Paphitis. http://www.petbusinessworld.co.uk/news/feed/nose2tail-gets-thumbs-up-from-retailers Since its launch at Crufts this year, nose2tail, a range of wet canned foods from Optim Pet Products, is proving a hit with customers and retailers alike. http://www.petbusinessworld.co.uk/news/feed/blatant-profit-air-ing United Airlines recently notified passengers that pets are no longer permitted in the cabin on flights to Mexico, citing Mexican laws. But, according to a report in the Washington Post, passengers ‘aren't buying it’. http://www.petbusinessworld.co.uk/news/feed/aesculap-launches-scholarship-scheme Aesculap has officially launched its scholarship scheme. The scheme, an initiative developed with Groom Team England, will give five lucky groomers the chance to further their careers. The five lucky winners will receive: http://www.petbusinessworld.co.uk/news/feed/getting-into-the-spirit- Reg and Ruby Pet Accessories has developed two rawhide dog medals to mark the London 2012 Olympics. http://www.petbusinessworld.co.uk/news/feed/so-that-s-how-they-got-there- Marine scientists studying life around deep-sea vents have discovered that some hardy species can survive the extreme change in pressure that occurs when a research submersible rises to the surface. http://www.petbusinessworld.co.uk/news/feed/hagen-show--filling-up-fast- Hagen says places at its annual exhibition are filling up fast. http://www.petbusinessworld.co.uk/news/feed/another-reason-to-get-pets-microchipped Pets are nearly 25% more likely to go missing in summer than winter, Petlog, the UK’s largest lost and found pet database, has revealed. http://www.petbusinessworld.co.uk/news/feed/ceva-hosts-free-webinar CEVA Animal Health is hosting a free webinar this month to discuss a practical approach to feline hepathopathies. http://www.petbusinessworld.co.uk/news/feed/kusuri-launches-into-reptiles Kusuri launched a reptile range at Germany’s Interzoo, with seven new products for the retailer. http://www.petbusinessworld.co.uk/news/feed/new-competition-to-launch-at-pats-harrogate A brand new competition, the PATS Groomer of the Show, will be launched at PATS Harrogate, in association with Animology and English Groomers Group. http://www.petbusinessworld.co.uk/news/feed/stable-maker-loddon-launches-new-website Norfolk-based stable maker Loddon is celebrating a new beginning with a new website at www.loddon.co.uk showcasing the 40-year-old company’s history, skills and craftsmanship. http://www.petbusinessworld.co.uk/news/feed/alternative-therapies-on-the-rise-in-the-us Alternative treatments for pets such as veterinary acupuncture are growing in the US, with the market for such products and services taking up an increasingly large share of the billion-dollar pet industry. http://www.petbusinessworld.co.uk/news/feed/cats-protection-ties-up-with-verdo-cat-litter Cats Protection has formed a new partnership with Verdo Cat Litter that sees Verdo appointed as the charity’s official cat litter supplier and sponsor of the charity’s National Cat Awards. http://www.petbusinessworld.co.uk/news/feed/pet-shop-closes-after-28-years A pet shop that has been running for 28 years has closed with the loss of four jobs as the owner says she can no longer afford to stay open http://www.petbusinessworld.co.uk/news/feed/lockerbie-koi-carp--theft--blamed-on-otter Police have withdrawn an appeal for information over an ornamental fish theft from a pond - after discovering an otter was probably to blame. http://www.petbusinessworld.co.uk/news/feed/sushi-treats-for-dogs 151 Products has launched a range of sushi-themed dog treats, under its pet care brand Munch & Crunch. http://www.petbusinessworld.co.uk/news/feed/vmd-launches-on-line-accreditation-scheme The Veterinary Medicines Directorate (VMD) has launched a voluntary scheme for on-line veterinary medicines retailers to receive accreditation from the regulator so that animal owners can source medicines safely. http://www.petbusinessworld.co.uk/news/feed/reaching-out-to-children More than 100,000 children have already been reached this year through the Scottish SPCA’s free Prevention through Education programme for primary schools. http://www.petbusinessworld.co.uk/news/feed/hilife-launches-trade-exclusive-natural-range-for-dogs Following on from the success of its pet trade-exclusive HiLife Nature’s Essentials range for cats, Town & Country Petfoods is relaunching its sister range, Nature’s Essentials Natural Dog pouches, again with the commitment that it will be sold exclusively through the pet trade. http://www.petbusinessworld.co.uk/news/feed/top-display-wins-dengie-competion A display competition run by Dengie Horse Feeds throughout the Wynnstay Stores group has been won by the Ruthin, Denbighshire, branch, thanks to equine supervisor Huw Gruffydd, who devised an informative in-store feature to promote Dengie Healthy Hooves. http://www.petbusinessworld.co.uk/news/feed/chinese-police-investigate-fake-pigs--ears Police in China have launched an investigation after a batch of ‘fake’ pigs’ ears reportedly made from gelatin were discovered. http://www.petbusinessworld.co.uk/news/feed/virginia-harvey-has-joined-beaphar-uk Virginia Harvey has joined Beaphar UK as pet product manager. http://www.petbusinessworld.co.uk/news/feed/get-clicking-with-king-british King British has introduced the new Goldfish and Tropical Fish Easy Clicker Feeders, which dispense a pre-measured amount of high-quality food pellets with every click. http://www.petbusinessworld.co.uk/news/feed/high-demand-for-uk-products-in-the-us British pet and garden products are proving to be a big attraction in the North American market. http://www.petbusinessworld.co.uk/news/feed/younger--disagreeable-people--prefer-aggressive-dogs-- A study carried out at the University of Leicester’s School of Psychology has found that younger people who are disagreeable are more likely to prefer aggressive dogs, confirming the conventional wisdom that dogs match the personality of their owners. http://www.petbusinessworld.co.uk/news/feed/almo-nature-backs-raystede-centre Almo Nature is continuing to support Raystede Centre for Animal Welfare and was an exhibitor at its recent Raystede Summer Festival. http://www.petbusinessworld.co.uk/news/feed/wagg-wins-metro-bank-s--golden-bone-bowl- Dog-friendly Metro Bank has awarded Wagg Foods with a ‘Golden Bone Bowl’ for its Wagg Low Fat Treats. http://www.petbusinessworld.co.uk/news/feed/activists-stage-last-minute-bid-to-stop-livestock-sales-at-reptile-event The UK’s largest reptile breeders meeting went ahead at the weekend after an unprecedented last-minute legal battle. Lawyers for the International Herpetological Society sought to enforce a contract with Doncaster Dome after the venue attempted to impose a restriction on the sale of animals at the event. http://www.petbusinessworld.co.uk/news/feed/rabbit-on-with-rspca-mobile The RSPCA has become the first UK charity to launch its own mobile phone service http://www.petbusinessworld.co.uk/news/feed/keep-pond-surfaces-free-from-debris The Superfish Pond Skim 2000 keeps surfaces of ponds clean and free from floating debris such as dirt, leaves and algae. http://www.petbusinessworld.co.uk/news/feed/pcta-supports-independents--day The Pet Care Trade Association is supporting Independents’ Day on July 4, a national campaign to celebrate the UK’s independent retailers. http://www.petbusinessworld.co.uk/news/feed/sky-pet-products-increases-cages-range Sky Pet Products has been appointed as a UK distributor for the German Montana cages brand. http://www.petbusinessworld.co.uk/news/feed/hoppy-ending-for-pupils There was a hoppy ending for pupils at a Lemington Spa primary school after their rabbits were stolen. http://www.petbusinessworld.co.uk/news/feed/us-could-ban-trade-in-dwarf-seahorse The National Marine Fisheries Service is considering adding the dwarf seahorse (Hippocampus zosterae) to the threatened or endangered species lists after receiving a petition from the non-profit Center for Biological Diversity. http://www.petbusinessworld.co.uk/news/feed/pedigree-unveils-plans-for-dental-care-month Pedigree will be supporting Dental Care Month in June with a £2.3 million media campaign, including a fun TV advert featuring the successful ‘doggy dentures’ image, aimed at driving dog owners to take advantage of free oral care check-ups at participating vets. http://www.petbusinessworld.co.uk/news/feed/new-pet-shop-opens-in-north-lincs A new pet shop is set to open for business in Scunthorpe, North Lincolnshire. http://www.petbusinessworld.co.uk/news/feed/doggy-designs-for-usb-flash-drive Software developer petstar has launched a range of USB flash drives in four doggy designs. http://www.petbusinessworld.co.uk/news/feed/tetra-launches-pond-fish-treatments The new Tetra Pond Medica range offers four effective treatments for all pond fish. http://www.petbusinessworld.co.uk/news/feed/royal-canin-to-drive-cat-owners-into-specialist This year sees Royal Canin’s second Summer of the Cat, a focus on cats throughout the coming months designed to bring more cat owners into the specialist pet trade. This year’s activity also coincides with more innovation to the company’s range for sterilised cats, to meet increasing demand from owners. http://www.petbusinessworld.co.uk/news/feed/last-chance-to-enter-kc-international-agility-festival Dog owners around the world are gearing up for one of the most popular dog and human fitness events of the year – the Kennel Club’s International Agility Festival. http://www.petbusinessworld.co.uk/news/feed/cranswick-bird-feeder-a-high-flier-after-tv-show The award-winning All Seasons Twist Feeder from Cranswick Pet Products has been flying off the shelves this week after featuring on BBC Gardeners World on Friday evening. http://www.petbusinessworld.co.uk/news/feed/happy-dog-stars-on-emmerdale The eagle-eyed among you may have spotted familiar packaging on the shelf of Paddy Kirk’s veterinary practice in a recent episode of Emmerdale. http://www.petbusinessworld.co.uk/news/feed/brookside-pet-food-buys-dicksons--just-delicious-brand Following the liquidation of Dicksons Pet Food Limited, in Hanley, Stoke-on-Trent, and the subsequent retirement of Tony Dickson from the pet industry, Dicksons’ premium dog food brand, Just Delicious, will now be distributed by Cheshire-based Brookside Pet Food Limited. http://www.petbusinessworld.co.uk/news/feed/sleeping-with-the-fish Plans are afoot to build a half-submerged hotel in Dubai, complete with underwater rooms offering views of life below the surface of the sea. http://www.petbusinessworld.co.uk/news/feed/pet-shop-destroyed-by-fire A pet shop was totally destroyed by fire over the Diamond Jubilee weekend, with the loss of hundreds of fish and dozens of reptiles, birds and small mammals. http://www.petbusinessworld.co.uk/news/feed/inclement-weather-fails-to-dampen-pond-hopes Anyone watching the flotilla to mark the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee will realise one thing – us Brits will never let something as trifling as ‘a bit of rain’ get in the way of a good party. Similarly with the pond market; the unpredictable weather will never act as a deterrent to manufacturers bringing new products to the market. And this year, there seem to be even more products being launched to mark the season’s start. http://www.petbusinessworld.co.uk/news/feed/lovepets-returns-to-scotland- After the success of the inaugural 2011 show, organisers The Scotsman Publications, part of the Johnston Press group, has confirmed that LovePets will return to The Royal Highland Centre, Edinburgh, on September 1 and 2 this year. http://www.petbusinessworld.co.uk/news/feed/ppra-young-retailer-of-the-year-announced Anny Collett, general manager of Not Just Pets in Bath, has won the Pet Product Retail Association Young Retailer of the Year award for 2012. http://www.petbusinessworld.co.uk/news/feed/follow-the-purple-to-an-even-bigger-pats-harrogate Additional stand space has been created at PATS Harrogate to satisfy exhibitor demand. The three-hall show will now cover an extended area as new exhibitors continue to request stand space. http://www.petbusinessworld.co.uk/news/feed/trademarkaquatics-appointed-teco-distributor- TradeMarkaquatics will now distribute TECO chillers across the UK and Ireland. http://www.petbusinessworld.co.uk/news/feed/under-discussion--specialist-pet-trade-across-europe More than 300 representatives of the specialist pet trade from 16 European countries gathered in the south of France for two days, as Royal Canin hosted its first Specialist Pet Trade Forum (SPTF). http://www.petbusinessworld.co.uk/news/feed/golden-snapper-sold-for--24-000-in-bangladesh A Chinese businessman has paid US$38,000 (£24,000) for a rare golden snapper fish in the port city of Chittagong. http://www.petbusinessworld.co.uk/news/feed/joint-aid-for-dogs-helps-skinner-s-to-success Skinner’s has won Gundog Product of the Year with Field & Trial Turkey & Rice at the 2012 IPC Shooting Industry Awards. http://www.petbusinessworld.co.uk/news/feed/roobarb-and-custard-back-pet-fitness-drive Roobarb and Custard has lent its backing to a campaign from the vet charity PDSA, dedicated to getting the UK’s overweight pets back into shape. http://www.petbusinessworld.co.uk/news/feed/csj-helps-blue-boi-back-to-health Lurcher Blue Boi was found by the side of a main road, weighing only 9kg and so badly starved that his skin had broken down to expose his backbone, and he had huge, open abscesses on his thighs. http://www.petbusinessworld.co.uk/news/feed/new-tetrapro-stands-offer-added-value New TetraPro display stands are now available from Tetra to help retailers encourage customers to take the step up to this premium product. The stand will allow retailers to offer a focused display of the full TetraPro range, making the product stand out in-store, and offering 20% added value through the 300ml TetraPro tins that have been designed to fit on the stand. http://www.petbusinessworld.co.uk/news/feed/lily-s-kitchen-in-treats-tie-up-with-battersea Wholesome and holistic pet food company Lily’s Kitchen has developed a premium organic treat especially for Battersea Dogs & Cats Home. This unique partnership is a first for both Lily’s Kitchen and Battersea, marking a pioneering move to encourage consumers to support the charity across a number of channels. http://www.petbusinessworld.co.uk/news/feed/management-buy-out-at-pet-food-company Anglian Meat Products MD Craig Taylor has bought the family business in a multi-million management buy-out, backed by Barclays Banks, and is now sole owner. http://www.petbusinessworld.co.uk/news/feed/next--meet-the-buyer--event-follows-british-successes-in-dubai British suppliers of garden, leisure and pet products booked to attend the next Gardenex/PetQuip ‘Meet the Buyer’ day on June 20 are aiming to match the results of firms that took part in a previous event in the meet-the-buyer annual programme. http://www.petbusinessworld.co.uk/news/feed/pet-shop-to-close-after-28-years A pet shop in Salisbury that has been running for 28 years is closing on Saturday, June 16, as the owner can no longer afford to stay open. http://www.petbusinessworld.co.uk/news/feed/fiprospot-wins--easy-to-give--award Flea treatment Fiprospot, produced by Ceva Animal Health, has been recognised with an “Easy to Give” award from the Feline Advisory Bureau. http://www.petbusinessworld.co.uk/news/feed/pelleted-silkworm-for-koi Hikari Silkworm Selects contains over 50% natural whole silkworms and is ideal for Koi and other pond fish that require an omnivorous diet. Silkworm is traditionally used as a growth supplement by Japanese Koi breeders. http://www.petbusinessworld.co.uk/news/feed/waterlife-s-new-look-pond-range Waterlife has re-launched its pond products for the 2012 season – a 250ml size has been introduced across the range. The new-look design label was driven by feedback from customers who wanted the product use to be the main focal point of the packs. http://www.petbusinessworld.co.uk/news/feed/don-t-forget-wild-birds-this-summer Wildlife expert Chapelwood is reminding the trade that natural sources of food are becoming more and more scarce even in the summer months. http://www.petbusinessworld.co.uk/news/feed/hill-s-withdraws-membership-from-pfma Hill’s Pet Nutrition has withdrawn its membership from the Pet Food Manufacturers Association after 20 years. http://www.petbusinessworld.co.uk/news/feed/online-gift-hampers-for-pets A dog lover has launched a business supplying gift hampers for pets. Peter Starbuck, of Worsley, Manchester, founded Woof Woof Hampers after he spotted a gap in the market for people who wanted to treat their pets to something special. http://www.petbusinessworld.co.uk/news/feed/open-day-at-peregrine-livefoods Peregrine Livefoods is marking its 25th year in business with an open day and celebration dinner on Sunday, July 1 and is inviting the trade to join in the fun. http://www.petbusinessworld.co.uk/news/feed/hatchwells--blitz-on-poultry-red-mite Hatchwells has introduced Canovel Chicken Home Blitz! Fumigation Twin-Pack. http://www.petbusinessworld.co.uk/news/feed/ancol-raises-over--30-000-for-breast-cancer Pet accessories manufacturer Ancol has helped raise more than £30,000 for Breast Cancer Campaign through sales of its unique pink pet products. http://www.petbusinessworld.co.uk/news/feed/eight-foot-rabbit-finds-new-home- A recent appeal in pbwnews to find eight-foot Russel Rabbit a new home has been a huge success. Keith Holland, owner of Holland’s Pet and Garden in Rainham, Essex, is now Russel’s proud new owner. http://www.petbusinessworld.co.uk/news/feed/pet-munchies-gets-into-harrods Pet Munchies has launched its full range of 100% natural premium dog and cat treats into Harrods. http://www.petbusinessworld.co.uk/news/feed/-open-mike--event-in-northern-ireland The Pet Care Trade Association is holding its first ‘Open Mike’ event this month in Northern Ireland, where members will have the chance to put their questions to an expert panel. http://www.petbusinessworld.co.uk/news/feed/radioactive-bluefin-tuna-caught-off-california Bluefin tuna caught off California contains radiation from Japan’s crippled Fukushima nuclear plant 6,000 miles away. http://www.petbusinessworld.co.uk/news/feed/win-a-kindle-in-harringtons-competition Premium pet food brand Harringtons has launched a new website, www.harringtonspetfood.com. http://www.petbusinessworld.co.uk/news/feed/improve-bulb-life-with-the-exo-terra-light-bracket http://www.petbusinessworld.co.uk/news/feed/janet-nunn-re-elected-to-european-pet-organisation Janet Nunn, chief executive of the Pet Care Trade Association, has been re-elected vice-president of the European Pet Organisation for a third term at its AGM held at Interzoo. http://www.petbusinessworld.co.uk/news/feed/retailer-on-the-look-out-for-product-ideas Pets at Home is inviting aspiring inventors and designers to showcase their product ideas at its fourth innovation open day on Thursday, July 12. http://www.petbusinessworld.co.uk/news/feed/fiesta-time-in-the-garden- The new Fiesta range comprises vibrantly coloured feeders, water bowls and nesting material holders. http://www.petbusinessworld.co.uk/news/feed/police-warning--don-t-buy-pets-on-holiday Police are warning tourists not to buy animals while they are on holiday abroad after a rare tortoise was confiscated from a woman in the Matlock area of Derbyshire. http://www.petbusinessworld.co.uk/news/feed/yumove-helps--keep-pudsey-supple- Nutritional supplements company Lintbells has sent its congratulations to Britain’s Got Talent winners Ashleigh Butler and Pudsey, and is especially pleased as it has been supporting the talented duo since last year. http://www.petbusinessworld.co.uk/news/feed/bob-martin-recalls-flea-collar-following-french-ban- Bob Martin is voluntarily recalling plastic flea collars containing three specific active ingredients (Diazinon, Propoxur and Chlorpyrifos) as a result of a decision by the French authorities to withdraw the licences of these products in France. http://www.petbusinessworld.co.uk/news/feed/pet-fair-asia-2012-offers-gateway-to-china Pet ownership is in a vigorous growth phase in China and the pet supply industry has grown significantly over the last 14 years as a result. http://www.petbusinessworld.co.uk/news/feed/sawfish-not-the-gentle-bottom-dwellers-previously-thought Sawfish are vicious predators which use their saws to skewer and maim their prey, hitting victims hard enough to cut them in half. http://www.petbusinessworld.co.uk/news/feed/plevin-to-supply-bedding-to-top-horse-shows Wood recycling firm R Plevin & Sons has strengthened its position as a market leader in horse bedding after securing a deal as the exclusive supplier to several big equestrian competitions. http://www.petbusinessworld.co.uk/news/feed/take-your-dog-to-work-and-beat-stress- Preliminary research from Virginia Commonwealth University in the US finds workers who take their dogs to the office have less stress and more job satisfaction than those who don’t have pets or don’t take them to work. http://www.petbusinessworld.co.uk/news/feed/british-horse-feeds-sponsors-speedi-beet-members British Horse Feeds is sponsoring 10 lucky entrants who applied for support in the company’s search for Speedi-Beet Team members. http://www.petbusinessworld.co.uk/news/feed/a-tank-for-the-kids A fish tank has been set up at a US police station to help reduce the stress on children of domestic abuse victims. http://www.petbusinessworld.co.uk/news/feed/peregrine-launches-new-range-of-coloured-calcium-sands Peregrine Livefoods has added a range of coloured calcium sands to its ProRep range to complement its best-selling natural-coloured sand. http://www.petbusinessworld.co.uk/news/feed/pets-at-home-founder-to-receive-award Anthony Preston, entrepreneur and founder of Pets at Home, is to receive the Lifetime Achievement Award at the Pet Industry Awards 2012, which coincides with PATS Harrogate, at Barceló Majestic Hotel on Sunday, September 16. http://www.petbusinessworld.co.uk/news/feed/interpet-celebrates-milestone Interpet has celebrated 60 years of trading with an event at the company’s UK head office in Dorking. http://www.petbusinessworld.co.uk/news/feed/avoiding-the-tragedy-of-overfishing Management of fisheries at community level can help curb overfishing, according to new research from an international scientific team including the University of East Anglia. http://www.petbusinessworld.co.uk/news/feed/-baggee--a-bonus-with-royal-canin-summer-promotion Royal Canin is giving away Baggee waste bag holders as its summer promotion across 1.5-4kg bags of Size Health Nutrition and Breed Health Nutrition products. http://www.petbusinessworld.co.uk/news/feed/pudsey-sends-dog-sports-soaring Ashleigh and Pudsey’s Britain’s Got Talent win has inspired dog-lovers to hot-step it over to their local heelwork to music classes. http://www.petbusinessworld.co.uk/news/feed/us-firm-makes-second-investment-in-uk-pet-food-market US private equity firm Swander Pace Capital has acquired Yorkshire-based Pointer Pet Products Limited. The terms of the deal have not yet been disclosed. http://www.petbusinessworld.co.uk/news/feed/keeping-an-eye-on-water-parameters Seneye produces a range of low-cost aquatic sensors for consumer and in-store monitoring – they are designed to be easy to use, reliable in application and low cost. http://www.petbusinessworld.co.uk/news/feed/petsafe-showcases-intelligent-pet-door PetSafe revealed a ‘technological breakthrough’ in the pet door market at Interzoo where it showcased its new Intelligent Pet Door. http://www.petbusinessworld.co.uk/news/feed/a-terrier-s-tale-at-kennel-club-art-gallery In keeping with the Royal theme of the Queen’s Jubilee, the Kennel Club Art Gallery has an art exhibition of the only breed of dog with a Royal Warrant. http://www.petbusinessworld.co.uk/news/feed/singapore-s-qian-hu-sees-profits-drop Singapore’s ornamental fish supplier Qian Hu Corporation has posted a 48.1% decline in its first quarter net profit to S$523,000 (£260,600) from the previous year. Group revenue for the quarter ended March 31 also fell 14.8% to S$20.6 million from a year ago. http://www.petbusinessworld.co.uk/news/feed/reptile-and-amphibian-seminar-for-retailers The Pet Care Trade Association is running a Reptiles & Amphibians course for retailers at its Bedford HQ on Wednesday, June 27. http://www.petbusinessworld.co.uk/news/feed/win-a-pair-of-free-olympic-tickets One lucky pbwnews reader will win a pair of tickets to the London 2012 Olympic Games, thanks to P&G. This FREE competition is open only to retailers. See below for entry details. http://www.petbusinessworld.co.uk/news/feed/a-ferretable-feast- Jollyes pet superstore in Fallowfield, Manchester, held a special ferret event where customers – with a little help from nearly 50 ferrets and their owners – raised more than £220 for Bolton Ferret Welfare. http://www.petbusinessworld.co.uk/news/feed/mark---chappell-adds-dental-care-liquid Mark & Chappell has added M&C Easy Dental Care liquid to its oral care range. http://www.petbusinessworld.co.uk/news/feed/petnet-announces-celebrity-pet-owner-awards- PetNet, home of the Park Bench and Scratching Post social communities for dog and cat owners, has announced the new PetNet Celebrity Pet Owner Awards 2012 in search of the UK’s favourite celebrity dog and cat owner. http://www.petbusinessworld.co.uk/news/feed/equine-bodies-support-blue-cross-survey Three of the UK’s major equestrian organisations have pledged their support for the Blue Cross’s National Equine Health Survey. http://www.petbusinessworld.co.uk/news/feed/400-tortoises-seized-at-bangladesh-airport Customs officials in Bangladesh have seized more than 400 tortoises which they found in suitcases bound for Thailand. http://www.petbusinessworld.co.uk/news/feed/felix-s-triple-treats-for-cats- Nestlé Purina has launched Felix Goody Bag treats – three different treats in one pack in a range of kibble shapes and colours. http://www.petbusinessworld.co.uk/news/feed/us-pet-owners-continue-to-spend-on-premium-food US consumers have been steadily trading name brands for value in a host of areas, but they’re holding fast to brand names when it comes to feeding their pets, according to a report from Packaged Facts. http://www.petbusinessworld.co.uk/news/feed/cpc-brings-out-hibiscus-pet-coffins CPC has brought out a range of pet coffins for small to medium-sized pets. http://www.petbusinessworld.co.uk/news/feed/cleaning-the-edge-made-easy The recent addition of a taller, 46-litre Fluval Edge aquarium allows aquarists even more options for creative aquascaping and fish choices. Fluval has introduced two new maintenance tools specifically designed for use with either the 23 or 46 litre models. http://www.petbusinessworld.co.uk/news/feed/-far-more-serious-than-hot-pasties- Labour MP David Blunkett has thrown his weight behind a campaign to exempt guide dog food from VAT, saying the issue is ‘far more serious than hot pasties’. http://www.petbusinessworld.co.uk/news/feed/retailers-urged-to-back-rabbit-awareness-week Rabbit Awareness Week (RAW) 2012, which hops off on September 15, is calling on pet retailers to support this year’s campaign. The week offers free veterinary health checks for the nation’s rabbits, with particular focus on the need to get rabbits vaccinated against Myxomatosis and Rabbit Haemorrhagic Disease. http://www.petbusinessworld.co.uk/news/feed/gm-zebrafish-light-up-to-show-affected-organs Scientists from the University of Exeter have created a breed of glow-in-the-dark fish to learn more about how pollution affects humans and animals. http://www.petbusinessworld.co.uk/news/feed/60-birds-stolen-from-council-aviary Delighted staff at the aviary at Hexthorpe Park, Doncaster have welcomed back one of 60 birds that were stolen. http://www.petbusinessworld.co.uk/news/feed/king-british-re-launch-holiday-feeders King British has re-launched its Holiday Food Blocks and Weekend Feeders, which are suitable for both coldwater and tropical fish. Both products are designed to slowly release small particles of food. http://www.petbusinessworld.co.uk/news/feed/ancol-develops-small-animals-range Pet accessories specialist Ancol has developed a new range of small animal products for 2012. http://www.petbusinessworld.co.uk/news/feed/interzoo-sees-rise-in--therapeutic--foods Around 37,000 people from 115 countries visited Germany’s four-day pet trade exhibition, Interzoo 2012, which closed on Sunday. In total, 1,539 exhibitors from 53 countries took stands at the show over 100,000m², up 3% on the previous show in 2010. http://www.petbusinessworld.co.uk/news/feed/hot-topics-on-agenda-at-feed-conference New labelling regulations, social media, mycotoxins and research and development funding are just some of the hot topics to be discussed at this year’s BETA Feed Industry Conference, at Stanford Hall, Leicestershire on June 13. http://www.petbusinessworld.co.uk/news/feed/pony-walkers-wanted- World Horse Welfare is calling on volunteers to help walk its Shetland ponies to keep them trim during the summer months. http://www.petbusinessworld.co.uk/news/feed/now-that-s-a-big-aquarium- Berlin’s AquaDom, located at the Radisson Blue Hotel, is the world’s largest and most expensive cylindrical acrylic glass reef aquarium in the world. http://www.petbusinessworld.co.uk/news/feed/bira-throws-weight-behind-independent-retailer-month The British Independent Retailers Association (bira) has confirmed its support for an international campaign to encourage consumers to shop at their local independent shops throughout July. http://www.petbusinessworld.co.uk/news/feed/cornish-rspca-receives--500-donation The RSPCA, in St Columb, Cornwall has been awarded a £500 donation from the UK’s largest pet insurance provider, Petplan. http://www.petbusinessworld.co.uk/news/feed/3p-enterprise-distributes-wetnoz Wetnoz pet products are to be distributed by 3P Enterprise. The range consists of Ultra Bowls, made from stainless steel and rubber in two sizes, and plastic studio scoop bowls, which come in three sizes and various colours. http://www.petbusinessworld.co.uk/news/feed/nigel-gets-on-his-bike-for-charity Nigel Bateson, of Envirosmart Products, which owns and markets SmartBedz Universal Bedding & Litter, is taking on a new challenge. http://www.petbusinessworld.co.uk/news/feed/from-fountains-to-waterfalls-and-filter Blagdon’s new Pressure Filter Kit is an all-in-one solution able to run fountains and waterfalls as well as a filter. http://www.petbusinessworld.co.uk/news/feed/police-appeal-after-shop-break-in Police are appealing for information following the theft of two bearded dragons from a Yorkshire pet shop. http://www.petbusinessworld.co.uk/news/feed/bristol-cats-study-needs-more-kittens Over 91,000 kitten owners across the UK are helping with the ‘Bristol Cats’ study, but even more kittens are needed to take part in the first study of its kind to investigate cat health, welfare and behaviour. http://www.petbusinessworld.co.uk/news/feed/sparsholt-zones-in-to-animal-management TV wildlife presenter Michaela Strachan has unveiled Sparsholt College’s new Animal Management Interactive Zone to the industry. http://www.petbusinessworld.co.uk/news/feed/ireland-s-maxi-zoo-opens-new-stores Ireland’s largest pet retailer, Maxi Zoo, is to open two new stores in Carlow and Clonmel. http://www.petbusinessworld.co.uk/news/feed/aquarian-goes-for-gold- Aquarian has launched a massive year-long consumer promotion to help mark the London Olympics and the Queen’s Jubilee. http://www.petbusinessworld.co.uk/news/feed/new-business-opportunity-for-dog-professionals Dog groomers, trainers, walkers, sitters, kennel owners and breeders – in fact anyone whose business is dogs – are being invited to become partners in a new business opportunity. http://www.petbusinessworld.co.uk/news/feed/rescue-centres-facing--tipping-point- New research of 300 rescue centres has raised ‘alarming concerns’ about the prospects of abandoned dogs finding new, permanent homes. http://www.petbusinessworld.co.uk/news/feed/rspca-investigate-after-man-eats-live-goldfish The RSPCA is investigating after a man posted a YouTube clip showing himself eating his live goldfish. http://www.petbusinessworld.co.uk/news/feed/free-vet-service-in-belfast A new free veterinary service for local pets has opened in Shore Road, Belfast. http://www.petbusinessworld.co.uk/news/feed/why-we-ve-joined-oata Three specialist aquatic centres in the south-west have joined the Ornamental Aquatic Trade Association as their owner believes that in addition to giving his business enhanced credibility, the future of his business and that of the aquatic industry is assured by the continuous work and support provided by OATA. http://www.petbusinessworld.co.uk/news/feed/pets-at-home-launches--2m-marketing-campaign Pets at Home has launched a new £2m marketing campaign carrying the message: “We know pets by heart”. http://www.petbusinessworld.co.uk/news/feed/retailer-banned-from-keeping-animals-despite-petition-from-customers A pet shop owner has been banned from keeping animals after being convicted of failing to look after guinea pigs and rabbits. http://www.petbusinessworld.co.uk/news/feed/us-firm-invests-in-cambrian-pet-foods American private equity firm Swander Pace Capital has completed an investment in Cambrian Pet Foods Limited. The terms of the deal have not been disclosed. http://www.petbusinessworld.co.uk/news/feed/retailer-cleared-of-sex-assault A retailer and his wife have been put through ‘six months of hell’ by claims that he ‘groped’ a 16-year-old work experience girl. http://www.petbusinessworld.co.uk/news/feed/pudsey-set-to-be-face-of-major-dog-food-brand Britain’s Got Talent winner Ashleigh Butler and Pudsey have received offers to become the face of a major dog food brand, with a deal expected to be announced within weeks, say press reports. http://www.petbusinessworld.co.uk/news/feed/phytoforce-introduces-active-8 Phytoforce has introduced a new herbal tonic that it believes will provide all round health benefits for dogs. http://www.petbusinessworld.co.uk/news/feed/aquarium-sector-shows-slight-growth The aquarium and vivarium sector was worth an estimated £37 million in 2010, a slight nudge up from its 2008 figure of £36 million, according to AMA Research. http://www.petbusinessworld.co.uk/news/feed/on-line-retailer-pet-supermarket-sold Mark Berriman, who launched PetSupermarket.co.uk, has sold Viverdi, the company behind the brand, to Medic Animal Limited, another on-line retailer, for an undisclosed sum. http://www.petbusinessworld.co.uk/news/feed/fancy-dressing-up-as-a-cat- Bridgend Adoption Centre has high hopes for 2012, with staff and volunteers making a bid for the world record for the largest gathering of people dressed as cats. http://www.petbusinessworld.co.uk/news/feed/world-horse-welfare-given-diamond-opportunity http://www.petbusinessworld.co.uk/news/feed/new-pet-water-bottles-at-london-pet-show Long Paws Pet Supplies launched three new Pet Water Bottle designs at the London Pet Show over the weekend. The company will follow this launch with its European launch at Interzoo. http://www.petbusinessworld.co.uk/news/feed/anti-reptile-campaign--misleading- The Advertising Standards Authority has ruled that cosmetics manufacturer Lush and the Animal Protection Agency used misleading information in a campaign against keeping reptiles as pets. http://www.petbusinessworld.co.uk/news/feed/new-range-of-algae-treatments Colombo has been manufacturing pond and aquarium water treatments and fish medications for over 30 years.Colombo has been manufacturing pond and aquarium water treatments and fish medications for over 30 years. http://www.petbusinessworld.co.uk/news/feed/peperami-s-animal-is-back Four new interactive dog toys, all featuring the Peperami Animal character, are available now from Armitages. http://www.petbusinessworld.co.uk/news/feed/have-you-seen-a-wallaby- The Scottish SPCA is appealing for information about the whereabouts of a wallaby that escaped from a petting zoo in Leadburn. http://www.petbusinessworld.co.uk/news/feed/forthglade-launches-rebranded-natural-ranges Forthglade rebrands its Natural Menu and Natural Lifestage ranges of wet dog food this month. Both ranges have undergone a full packaging redesign, focusing on the benefits of the established brand. http://www.petbusinessworld.co.uk/news/feed/winner---by-a-nose- Whippet show dog owner Diana Webb, from Henley-on-Thames, was the winner of a competition to name the dog on nose2tail’s new branding and packaging. http://www.petbusinessworld.co.uk/news/feed/aquatics-live-to-include-trade-lounge Aquatics Live, the expo for fish and reptile keepers that launched successfully last November, will this year include a Trade Lounge. http://www.petbusinessworld.co.uk/news/feed/sprint-into-summer-with-royal-canin It’s going to be a busy summer according to Royal Canin with ‘Sprint into Summer’, a promotion designed to encourage dogs and owners to get active and drive sales of larger bags, along with the launch of a new product, Maxi Adult Body Condition. http://www.petbusinessworld.co.uk/news/feed/independent-retailers-optimistic Independent retailers have surprised observers by showing growth for the second quarter in a row. http://www.petbusinessworld.co.uk/news/feed/gundog-training-days-for-novice-handlers This summer will see the future stars of the gundog world put through their paces at four special Gundog training days for novice handlers, organised by the Kennel Club. http://www.petbusinessworld.co.uk/news/feed/king-british-launches-barley-straw-products King British Barley Straw Extract is a naturally derived, eco-friendly product suitable for use in ponds, which does not affect wildlife or aquatic animals. The no-mess extract is effective against green water (unicellular algae) and filamentous algae (including blanket weed), and is also suitable for use in water features. http://www.petbusinessworld.co.uk/news/feed/mars-petcare-launches--1-million-pedigree-joint-care-campaign Mars Petcare, the manufacturer of Pedigree Joint Care, is inviting dog owners nationwide to take part in a six-week trial and then report back on their experiences. http://www.petbusinessworld.co.uk/news/feed/new-pet-superstore-opens-in-derby A new pet superstore has opened in Ilkeston, Derby. http://www.petbusinessworld.co.uk/news/feed/us-pet-health-insurance-revenue-soars- The high costs of advanced veterinary care and some owners’ belief that pets are family members are fueling the growth of the pet health insurance industry in the US, according to a new research. http://www.petbusinessworld.co.uk/news/feed/sspca-opens-wildlife-rescue-centre A 75% increase in the number of wild animals being treated by the Scottish SPCA has prompted the charity to open Scotland’s first National Wildlife Rescue Centre. http://www.petbusinessworld.co.uk/news/feed/trade-suppliers-directory-now-in-print A 75% increase in the number of wild animals being treated by the Scottish SPCA has prompted the charity to open Scotland’s first National Wildlife Rescue Centre. http://www.petbusinessworld.co.uk/news/feed/melton-pets-brings-lolo-pets-to-uk Melton Pets Direct is bringing a best-selling European dog biscuit brand to the UK for the first time. http://www.petbusinessworld.co.uk/news/feed/peckish-nesting-and-young-bird-mix-gives-a-spring-boost Peckish is offering bird lovers a way to help new birds with its Nesting and Young Bird seed mix. http://www.petbusinessworld.co.uk/news/feed/britain-s-next-dog-is-life-saving-mojolion- Britain’s Next Dog Model 2012, co-organised by grooming, training and healthcare brand Mikki, is MojoLion, a Leonberger from Chester. http://www.petbusinessworld.co.uk/news/feed/win-a-trip-to-las-vegas The Company of Animals is searching for the best Pet Head in-store display as it launches its biggest competition yet with the ultimate prize of a trip to Las Vegas. The competition will run for three months from June 1. http://www.petbusinessworld.co.uk/news/feed/proficlear-intelligent-filter-cleans-itself OASE has released a new, intelligent, high-quality filter system, the ProfiClear Premium. http://www.petbusinessworld.co.uk/news/feed/cat-and-dog-conference-attracts-record-number-of-delegates An animal welfare conference organised by Cats Protection has attracted the highest attendance in the conference’s history. http://www.petbusinessworld.co.uk/news/feed/animology-launches-pro-grooming-scissors Animology has added a ‘cutting edge’ to its award-winning range of grooming products, with the introduction of a new range of professional grooming scissors. http://www.petbusinessworld.co.uk/news/feed/more-than-260-000-pets-given-up-in-2009 A new study has estimated that more than 260,000 cats and dogs entered the care of UK rescue organisations in 2009, the first full year following the onset of the UK recession. http://www.petbusinessworld.co.uk/news/feed/manchester-retailer-wins--400-tetra-giveaway Lucky retailer Michelle Jo Lawler is the winner of our recent Tetra gieaway. Michelle, of Goldfish Gala, in Audenshaw, Manchester, wins stock worth more than £400 at trade prices. http://www.petbusinessworld.co.uk/news/feed/sureflap-to-preview-microchip-door-at-interzoo The new SureFlap Microchip Pet Door is to be previewed at Interzoo. Following the success of its multi-award-winning cat flap, SureFlap’s unique microchip pet door is the first to be designed to meet the needs of large cats and small dogs with new features such as ‘curfew mode’. http://www.petbusinessworld.co.uk/news/feed/police-warning-over-pet-scam Police are warning the public to be aware of an on-line scam involving the false sale of pets from a ‘ghost’ address on the Isle of Harris in Scotland. http://www.petbusinessworld.co.uk/news/feed/special-one-off-offer-on-thirsty-milo-bowls Thirsty Milo is a new range of brightly coloured portable dog water bowls – with a special introductory offer for specialist retailers. http://www.petbusinessworld.co.uk/news/feed/more-than-500-retailers-sign-up-to-bestpets-local-retail-club Bestpets Local Retail Club is celebrating its second anniversary this month, with sales growing faster than in any other part of the Batleys wholesale business. http://www.petbusinessworld.co.uk/news/feed/explosion-at-pet-food-factory A man has suffered minor injuries in an explosion at a pet food factory in Birstall, Leeds. http://www.petbusinessworld.co.uk/news/feed/aquarama-confirms-dates-for-2013-show Singapore’s biennial Aquarama show has now been confirmed for May 30-June 2, 2013, and will next year include for the first time a Marine Nano Cube competition. http://www.petbusinessworld.co.uk/news/feed/website-love-pets-launches-own-dog-food Website Love Pets has launched its own dog food with at least 26% meat content. http://www.petbusinessworld.co.uk/news/feed/tetra-launches-indoor-anti-algae-treatment- Tetra is launching its first indoor anti-algae treatment for the UK market, Tetra AlguMin. It contains a low-concentrated biocide with natural peat extract, making it safe for fish and plants, but highly effective against algae. http://www.petbusinessworld.co.uk/news/feed/hatchwells-launches-yoghurt-treat-for-dogs Hatchwells has brought out a yoghurt treat for dogs. The Lancashire company describes Canovel Probiotic Yoghurt Treat for Dogs as ‘a highly palatable treat’ for intestinal health, which is ‘great for the immune system’. http://www.petbusinessworld.co.uk/news/feed/disney-comes-to-the-pet-channel The County Galway based Chanelle Group has teamed up with Disney to launch a range of pet products featuring Disney Princess, Winnie the Pooh, Toy Story and Cars characters. http://www.petbusinessworld.co.uk/news/feed/dog-rocks-launches-into-the-us Dog Rocks has launched into the US. The natural product is used to help prevent urine burn patches on lawn, shrubs and box hedge as a result of dog, bitch and pet urine. http://www.petbusinessworld.co.uk/news/feed/kennel-club-trusts-hits--6m-landmark The Kennel Club Charitable Trust has just celebrated a landmark event – £6m invested to help dogs. http://www.petbusinessworld.co.uk/news/feed/fish-in-a-clock-tank California-based Aquavista, the company behind the wall-mounted aquarium and tabletop aquariums, has introduced a new product – a round wall clock that doubles as an aquarium for fish. http://www.petbusinessworld.co.uk/news/feed/bite-sized-workshops The Pet Care Trade Association has developed its biggest programme yet of bite-sized workshops and seminars to help pet professionals further their knowledge and keep their skills up to date. http://www.petbusinessworld.co.uk/news/feed/more-than-130-companies-sign-up-for-beta-2013 More than 130 companies have already signed up for equestrian trade fair BETA International 2013, which takes place at the NEC, Birmingham, from February 17-19 next year. http://www.petbusinessworld.co.uk/news/feed/bulldog-secures-trio-of-deals-for-roobarb-and-custard Bulldog Licensing has confirmed details of three new deals for classic animation property Roobarb and Custard, including a range of pet accessories. http://www.petbusinessworld.co.uk/news/feed/pet-care-trade-association-appoints-new-chairman The Pet Care Trade Association has appointed Keith Aldis, aged 52, as the new chair of the board. Keith’s credentials include experience at the highest level of trade and membership bodies, in addition to owning 17,001 pets himself –17,000 bees and one Labrador! He will take over from outgoing chairman Stephen Hampson on May 1. http://www.petbusinessworld.co.uk/news/feed/-11-000-for-solar-panels-to-keep-koi A Koi enthusiast from Staffordshire has spent £11,000 on solar panels to power the equipment for his pond. http://www.petbusinessworld.co.uk/news/feed/james-wellbeloved-goes-large-on-small-breed-food Nine months after launch – and in response to high demand – James Wellbeloved is adding a larger 7.5kg bag to its Small Breed Dog Food range. http://www.petbusinessworld.co.uk/news/feed/companion-care-vets-makes-sunday-times-list Companion Care Vets has been named as one of The Sunday Times 100 Best Companies To Work For and becomes the first veterinary organisation ever to be named in the listing. http://www.petbusinessworld.co.uk/news/feed/high-street-shops--shutting-as-never-before-- High street shops are shutting as never before, with smaller independently-owned stores particularly vulnerable. http://www.petbusinessworld.co.uk/news/feed/asa-rejects-complaints-against-iams-tv-ad Nine viewers, including a vet, complained to the Advertising Standards Authority about an Iams dry cat food TV ad, but the ASA has dismissed their complaints. http://www.petbusinessworld.co.uk/news/feed/uk-pet-food-market-grows-despite-recession The pet food industry remains healthy in the recession with the value of pet food growing by 1% in 2011, bringing it to £2.14bn. http://www.petbusinessworld.co.uk/news/feed/aquarium-shark-released-back-into-the-wild A shark called Osbourne has been released into the sea by the Bermuda Aquarium and Zoo. The seven-year-old, 6.5-foot-long male Galapagos shark had been a star attraction at the Bermuda Aquarium, Museum and Zoo along with a Black grouper, writes the Bermuda Sun. http://www.petbusinessworld.co.uk/news/feed/supreme-petfoods-launches-fibafirst-for-rabbits Supreme Petfoods launched a range of rabbit food at PATS Sandown, describing it as a ‘revolutionary’ new way to feed rabbits. http://www.petbusinessworld.co.uk/news/feed/a-tweeting-boost-for-redditch-business A Midlands pet business received a business boost from TV Dragons’ Den star Theo Paphitis. http://www.petbusinessworld.co.uk/news/feed/on-line-poison-resource- Ohio-based Embrace Pet Insurance has introduced an on-line poison-resource centre http://www.petbusinessworld.co.uk/news/feed/campaign-to-put-pets-back-in-schools A new alliance between pet food manufacturers and key UK animal welfare charities is lobbying for a ‘thread’ of pet welfare education to be introduced throughout the school curriculum. http://www.petbusinessworld.co.uk/news/feed/pet-care-trade-association-welcomes-microchipping-consultation---with-reservations- The Pet Care Trade Association has welcomed Defra’s announcement that it has opened consultation on microchipping – but says it is wary of the idea that microchipping dogs should be compulsory. http://www.petbusinessworld.co.uk/news/feed/bcuk-aquatics-distributes-led-system BCUK Aquatics is now distributing the Maxspect Mazzara LED lighting system. http://www.petbusinessworld.co.uk/news/feed/retailer-strikes-gold-with-tetra-giveaway Lucky retailer Michelle Jo Lawler is the winner of our recent Tetra giveaway. Michelle, of Goldfish Gala, in Audenshaw, Manchester, wins stock worth more than £400 at trade prices. http://www.petbusinessworld.co.uk/news/feed/last-chance-to-enter-poetry-competition Entries close on April 27 for an annual poetry competition that invites people from around the UK to express their love for all creatures, great and small. http://www.petbusinessworld.co.uk/news/feed/lower-energy-consumption-for-pond-pumps The AquaMax Eco Premium range is a new pond pump range, introduced by OASE. http://www.petbusinessworld.co.uk/news/feed/winners-announced-at-ceva-awards-for-animal-welfare After a nationwide search to find inspirational individuals who are passionate about companion animal welfare, Ceva Animal Health UK, manufacturer of veterinary behaviour products Feliway and Adaptil, has announced the winners of the first Ceva Awards for Animal Welfare. http://www.petbusinessworld.co.uk/news/feed/trade-all-set-for-london-pet-show All sponsorship opportunities for the London Pet Show 2012 at Earls Court Two on May 12-13 have been sold and organisers are set for a busy event featuring more than 150 trade exhibitors. http://www.petbusinessworld.co.uk/news/feed/reptiles-given-oxygen-after-fire Firefighters tackling a blaze in a pet shop had to give oxygen to a menagerie of reptiles – including Europe's biggest anaconda. http://www.petbusinessworld.co.uk/news/feed/fundraising-to-mark-fifth-birthday A Plymouth pet store celebrated its fifth birthday with a fundraising weekend in aid of a rehoming centre. http://www.petbusinessworld.co.uk/news/feed/environment-agency-clears-devon-lakes-of-invasive-fish The Environment Agency has launched an investigation at an “anglers’ paradise” in Devon after prohibited foreign fish, which represent a severe threat to native species, were discovered in the lakes. http://www.petbusinessworld.co.uk/news/feed/bob-martin-launches-fleaclear Bob Martin is launching FleaClear, which uses Fipronil, the same active ingredient as market leader Frontline, but for as little as £4.50 for a single treatment. http://www.petbusinessworld.co.uk/news/feed/zogoflex-adds-eco-friendly-twiz-to-range Twiz is a new eco-friendly dog toy launched under the Zogoflex brand, distributed in the UK by Collarways. http://www.petbusinessworld.co.uk/news/feed/ga-invests-in-sustainable-manufacturing GA, Europe’s largest super premium private label dry pet food manufacturer, has invested millions to be able to manufacture dry pet food using the most sustainable and environmentally-friendly methods. http://www.petbusinessworld.co.uk/news/feed/plan-to-combine-on-line-retailing-with-high-street-shops A new scheme to turn Britain’s high streets and independent shops into ‘a single, powerful on-line retail force’ is being piloted in the city of Hereford. http://www.petbusinessworld.co.uk/news/feed/pet-shop-to-be-bulldozed Bulldozers are set to move on to the site of a city centre shop which was forced to move after nearly 60 years. http://www.petbusinessworld.co.uk/news/feed/ceva-s-three-peaks-bid-for-medical-detection-dogs Staff and friends of Ceva Animal Health UK will be scaling the Yorkshire Three Peaks in July to raise funds for Medical Detection Dogs and are appealing for people to join them on the challenge. http://www.petbusinessworld.co.uk/news/feed/3p-to-dish-out-wetnoz-products Wetnoz pet products are to be distributed in the UK by 3P Enterprise. http://www.petbusinessworld.co.uk/news/feed/goldfish-overrun-highbury-nature-reserve-pond In a bid to clear a nature reserve pond of goldfish, people are being allowed to net them and take them home. http://www.petbusinessworld.co.uk/news/feed/butcher-s-opens--38m-headquarters Butcher’s Pet Care has opened a new £38 million headquarters in the Northamptonshire village of Crick, its home for the past 25 years. http://www.petbusinessworld.co.uk/news/feed/walter-harrison-s-invests-in-increased-capacity As part of an on-going programme of investment, one of the UK’s fastest growing suppliers of wild bird care products, Walter Harrison’s, has installed an automated turnkey packing and palletising solution at its production facilities in Radcliffe on Trent, Nottinghamshire. http://www.petbusinessworld.co.uk/news/feed/nec-group-lands-crufts-contract-for-second-year The NEC Group has been awarded the sponsorship contract for Crufts for the second year running, after attracting a number of new and returning sponsors to the 2012 show, including brands such as Purina and Tesco’s Lathams. http://www.petbusinessworld.co.uk/news/feed/15-year-livestock-ban-for-puppy-retailer A retailer who sold nearly 200 puppies reared on unlicensed farms in Ireland has been banned from selling livestock in his shops for 15 years. http://www.petbusinessworld.co.uk/news/feed/gardman-launches-into-pet-accessories Gardman, supplier of garden sundry and wild bird care products to the garden centre industry, is launching a range of pet accessories including collars and leads, bedding, grooming products and treats. http://www.petbusinessworld.co.uk/news/feed/3p-enterprise-distributes-fat-cat-toys Fat Cat, the American brand of tough toys for cats and dogs, is now available from 3P Enterprise Ltd, the UK distributor of premium branded pet accessories. http://www.petbusinessworld.co.uk/news/feed/duo-plead-guilty-to-cruelty-for-mailing-terrapins- Two aquatic pet dealers have admitted animal cruelty after posting live terrapins to customers throughout the UK. http://www.petbusinessworld.co.uk/news/feed/crown-pet-foods-backs-specialists With the grocery trade making inroads into pet product sales, it is vital that specialist retailers are able to press home their points of difference. http://www.petbusinessworld.co.uk/news/feed/high-fat-diet-does-not-affect-cholesterol-in-cats Researchers have found that, unlike humans, cats are able to consume a diet relatively high in fat without raising cholesterol levels. http://www.petbusinessworld.co.uk/news/feed/retailer-investigated-for-illegal-sale-of-fish CEFAS is investigating a retailer for having in the shop premises controlled fish and crayfish species. The retailer is alleged to have had Myxocyprinus asiaticus, the Asian hi-fin shark, and Cambarellus, the Orange crayfish, for sale. Both species have been illegal to sell for years. http://www.petbusinessworld.co.uk/news/feed/pet-retailer-adopts-abused-rabbit A rabbit which was malnourished and kept in ‘horrendous’ conditions has been given a new home by a Dorking pet shop owner. http://www.petbusinessworld.co.uk/news/feed/saucy-paws-to-create--super-pets- Two pet lovers from London have set up a new brand called Saucy Paws with one objective – to help all pets become ‘super pets’. http://www.petbusinessworld.co.uk/news/feed/blanketweed-treatment-with-money-back-guarantee http://www.petbusinessworld.co.uk/news/feed/-one-in-three--have-bought-puppy-farm-pups More than one in three dog owners may have been duped into buying a puppy-farmed dog, many of which end up needing thousands of pounds of veterinary and behavioural treatment, according to new Kennel Club research. http://www.petbusinessworld.co.uk/news/feed/support-for-jerry-green-dog-centre Dogs at the Jerry Green Dog Centre in Broughton have received a donation from Thomas Bell Country Store in Brigg. http://www.petbusinessworld.co.uk/news/feed/sqp-title-to-remain Suitably Qualified Person (SQP) is to remain as the official and legal title of those qualifying through the Animal Medicines Training Regulatory Authority (AMTRA), the organisation has confirmed. http://www.petbusinessworld.co.uk/news/feed/harringtons-adds-new-variety-to-adult-dog-complete Harringtons has added a new variant to its Adult Dog Complete – Rich in Salmon & Potato. http://www.petbusinessworld.co.uk/news/feed/cranswick-pet-products-sold-to-westland Garden products supplier Westland Horticulture has bought wild bird care manufacturer Cranswick Pet Products. http://www.petbusinessworld.co.uk/news/feed/key-speakers-at-bira-conference Some of the most influential retail experts in the UK are to take part in the bira National Conference and Awards in Birmingham on April 24. http://www.petbusinessworld.co.uk/news/feed/sustainably-caught-marines-from-papua-new-guinea EcoreefUK is the first European supplier of sustainably collected Papua New Guinean marine fish. The first shipment has gone on sale, and corals will be available later this year. http://www.petbusinessworld.co.uk/news/feed/customer-offers--1-000-reward-after-arson-attack An anonymous businessman has offered a £1,000 reward to help catch arsonists who set a pet shop van on fire near Sheffield. http://www.petbusinessworld.co.uk/news/feed/supreme-products-adds-new-shampoo Supreme Products has added new Black Shampoo to its Professional Collection. http://www.petbusinessworld.co.uk/news/feed/team-dog-rocks-goes-all-out-for-charity Dog Rocks CEO Carina Evans has pledged to run the London Marathon in April for the PSP Association. http://www.petbusinessworld.co.uk/news/feed/burgess-adds-paper-bedding-to-range Burgess Excel has extended its range of products for rabbits, guinea pigs and chinchillas to include ultra-absorbent paper bedding. http://www.petbusinessworld.co.uk/news/feed/tan-nagrecha-s-double-win-at-crufts Bern Pet Foods’ Tan Nagrecha has scooped a double triumph at this year’s Crufts. http://www.petbusinessworld.co.uk/news/feed/take-part-in-tetra-national-trial-and-win-an-ipad Tetra is giving away to retailers 1,300 trial boxes of Tetra SafeStart to involve them in a national trial and the chance to win an iPad. http://www.petbusinessworld.co.uk/news/feed/pets-at-home-opens-hong-kong-sourcing-base- Pets at Home is preparing for “ambitious growth” as it starts directly sourcing “innovative” new products through its first Asian office, reports Retail Week. http://www.petbusinessworld.co.uk/news/feed/flexi-introduces--collection--ranges flexi–Bogdahn International has expanded its product line by adding the new ‘Collection’ – a series of limited addition ranges. http://www.petbusinessworld.co.uk/news/feed/the-deep-harnesses-tidal-energy Hull’s The Deep aquarium has gone green with the installation of a tidal energy plant to help power the popular tourist attraction and research centre. http://www.petbusinessworld.co.uk/news/feed/business-rates-force-pet-retailer-to-close-shop The owner of Oldfield Pets in Northolt is closing after 12 years due to the tough economy. http://www.petbusinessworld.co.uk/news/feed/dog-training-club-wins-kennel-club-award The dog-related good deeds of the past 12 months were celebrated in London when the Kennel Club hosted a prize-giving ceremony to honour the winners of the annual Good Citizen Dog Training Scheme Training Awards and the KC Dog Awards. http://www.petbusinessworld.co.uk/news/feed/new-oil-based-supplements-for-dogs http://www.petbusinessworld.co.uk/news/feed/judge-throws-out-whale-slavery-challenge A US judge has thrown out a case filed by an animal rights group alleging that the killer whales kept at SeaWorld are “slaves”. http://www.petbusinessworld.co.uk/news/feed/-60m-grant-for-rural-businesses Businesses in rural England are to benefit from a new £60 million grant scheme that will turn ambitious business plans into reality, Environment Secretary Caroline Spelman has announced.
 http://www.petbusinessworld.co.uk/news/feed/on-line-equestrian-retailer-celebrates-win The team at on-line retailer EquestrianClearance.com is celebrating after winning the Saddlery/Tack Shop category in the 2012 Equestrian Social Media Awards. http://www.petbusinessworld.co.uk/news/feed/new-size-hilife-now-with-pedigree-wholesale Town & Country Petfoods has added its 3kg bag of HiLife Complete Moist Mince Dogfood to the Pedigree wholesale catalogue, in response to demand from pet retailers. http://www.petbusinessworld.co.uk/news/feed/keep-an-eye-out-for-sea-turtles--urges-mcs The Marine Conservation Society (MCS) is urging beach users to keep an eye out for marine turtles after one was washed up dead near Bude, on the north Cornwall coast. http://www.petbusinessworld.co.uk/news/feed/win-an-ipad-with-james-welbeloved This week saw the start of James Wellbeloved’s Puppy Focus, a month’s celebration of puppies, with activity instore and on-line at www.wellbeloved.com. It will be followed by a Kitten Focus throughout May. http://www.petbusinessworld.co.uk/news/feed/kennelpak-foursome-to-tackle-3-peaks Four members of staff at Kennelpak are tackling the gruelling 3 Peaks Challenge in May to raise money for charity. http://www.petbusinessworld.co.uk/news/feed/fresh-meat-in-dry-food- GA Pet Food Partners has created Just Fresh Meat – a world-first concept where all of the meat in a dry pet food is fresh. http://www.petbusinessworld.co.uk/news/feed/prodibio-water-treatments-available-from-pedigree-wholesale- Prodibio designs, develops and manufactures water treatments for use when setting up and maintaining freshwater and marine aquariums, and its products are now distributed exclusively by Pedigree Wholesale. http://www.petbusinessworld.co.uk/news/feed/complaint-upheld-over-advert-for--virtually-indestructible--toy The Advertising Standards Authority has upheld a complaint against an ad for the Boomer Ball by the Company of Animals. http://www.petbusinessworld.co.uk/news/feed/a-clear-winner- Baggee has released a range of Doggees called Ghost. The little dog poo bag carriers enable users to see at a glance how many bags they have left. http://www.petbusinessworld.co.uk/news/feed/wagg-s--250-000-giveaway Wagg Foods is rewarding customers by giving away 250,000 packs of Wagg Treats. http://www.petbusinessworld.co.uk/news/feed/bluefin-tuna-sale-smashes-records A bluefin tuna has been sold for three-quarters of a million dollars in Tokyo, a price almost double last year’s record sale. http://www.petbusinessworld.co.uk/news/feed/average-pet-store-card-spend-increases-to--39 The average card spend at pet stores has increased by 5% since February last year, according to figures from card payments specialists CardSave. http://www.petbusinessworld.co.uk/news/feed/dorwest-herbs-urges-retailers-to-help-support-national-pet-month Dorwest Herbs is supporting National Pet Month through a series of fundraising and giveaway activities, encouraging everyone to get involved to help promote responsible pet ownership. http://www.petbusinessworld.co.uk/news/feed/walter-harrison-s-invest-in-increased-capacity As part of an on-going programme of investment, Walter Harrison’s has installed an automated turnkey packing and palletising solution at its production facilities in Radcliffe on Trent, Nottinghamshire. http://www.petbusinessworld.co.uk/news/feed/transparent-display-screen-aid-for-retailers Premier EPOS has launched a display screen that encompasses the new transparency screen technology, which is a landmark first in the UK as a manufactured product. http://www.petbusinessworld.co.uk/news/feed/cats-protection-launches-national-cat-awards The search is on for the UK’s favourite feline as charity Cats Protection launches its National Cat Awards 2012. http://www.petbusinessworld.co.uk/news/feed/gwf-nutrition-makes-inroads-into-denmark-and-spain The latest additions to GWF Nutrition’s Aid range have already gone global in the short time they have been on the market. http://www.petbusinessworld.co.uk/news/feed/what-a-catch- A Mekong Giant catfish (Pangasianodon gigas) captured by fishermen in southern Laos has been successfully released back into the Mekong river by Provincial Agriculture and Forestry Department officials. http://www.petbusinessworld.co.uk/news/feed/sharples---grant-introduce-velcro-cat-toys Sharples & Grant has developed a new range of cat toys – Xcite ‘a’ Cat – incorporating Velcro. http://www.petbusinessworld.co.uk/news/feed/nose2tail-canned-dog-draws-inspiration-from-chinese-medicinal-herbs Herbal specialists Phytoforce Herbal Tonics and Optim Pet Products joined forces at Crufts to launch a new canned wet food for dogs. http://www.petbusinessworld.co.uk/news/feed/9th-consecutive-all-japan-grand-champion-fed-on-saki-hikari At the recent 2012 Nishikigoi show held in Japan, the largest and most prolific Nishikigoi show in the world, a six-year-old, 84cm Showa was crowned the All Japan Grand Champion. http://www.petbusinessworld.co.uk/news/feed/tortoise-checks-recovered--11-500-but-cost-an-estimated--3-5-million Blackspots of heavy-handed enforcement during the Operation Ramp tortoise paperwork check of autumn 2010 triggered resentment that has since widely tainted relations between the trade and enforcers. http://www.petbusinessworld.co.uk/news/feed/hing-s-15-minutes-of-fame Hing Designs, which launched into the UK through Pets at Home and Debenhams in November 2010, had a product featured on national TV last month. http://www.petbusinessworld.co.uk/news/feed/healthy-paws-launches-new-website Healthy Paws has launched a new website detailing its product line, news and new products as well as a ‘stockist finder’ directing consumers to their local retailers. http://www.petbusinessworld.co.uk/news/feed/singapore-tops-list-of-exporters The latest world statistics for imports and exports of ornamental fish have been released. The figures from FAO (Food and Agriculture Organisation) relate to 2009, however, as, for technical reasons, it takes this long for data to be collected, collated and updated. http://www.petbusinessworld.co.uk/news/feed/former-pet-retailer-jailed-on-cruelty-charges A former pet shop owner, who has already been banned for life from keeping animals, is now serving a four-month prison sentence for fresh cruelty charges. http://www.petbusinessworld.co.uk/news/feed/-very-positive--atmosphere-at-belgian-pet-trade-fair--but-visitor-numbers-down There was a ‘very positive’ atmosphere at the Belgian pet trade fair Anido despite the worldwide recession – although visitor numbers were down, according to organisers. http://www.petbusinessworld.co.uk/news/feed/reptile-trade-under-threat The reptile hobby and trade are facing their biggest threat to date under new laws being drafted by the EU Commission. http://www.petbusinessworld.co.uk/news/feed/bermuda-reports-strong-response-to--jungle-pals- Jungle Pals, the new line of pool and pond side ornaments from Bermuda, has proven to be an overwhelming success following its launch at last year’s Glee. http://www.petbusinessworld.co.uk/news/feed/pete-s-hat-trick-with-huskies It was celebrations all round at the Thomas Bell Country Store in Brigg, North Lincolnshire, when Husky sled dog expert Pete Jones brought his team to visit. http://www.petbusinessworld.co.uk/news/feed/3p-launches-classic-dog-coats-range 3P Enterprise launched a ‘classically styled’ range of dog coats and dog beds at the equestrian trade fair BETA Interanational. http://www.petbusinessworld.co.uk/news/feed/pet-insurer-joins-sponsors-of-london-show Direct Line pet insurance is sponsoring the Discover Dog Zone at The London Pet Show 2012 at Earls Court Two. http://www.petbusinessworld.co.uk/news/feed/italy-launches-fishkeeping-event A new consumer event geared towards the fishkeeping and pond enthusiast will open its doors in Italy later this year. http://www.petbusinessworld.co.uk/news/feed/campaign-spreads-pet-care-message-in-schools Two new surveys conducted by the Pet Food Manufacturers’ Association (PFMA) among 2,500 adults and 400 teachers confirm the need to teach about pets in schools. http://www.petbusinessworld.co.uk/news/feed/france-fines-manufacturers-for-pet-food-price-fixing France’s antitrust authority has fined Nestlé, Mars and Colgate-Palmolive €35.3 million (£29 million) for pressuring wholesalers to keep prices high for pet food in France, the Wall Street Journal reports. http://www.petbusinessworld.co.uk/news/feed/juwel-compatible-bulbs-in-blue Lighting products manufacturer iQuatics has released two bulbs in Juwel and Aquatlantic aquarium-compatible sizes. iQuatics is offering its Blue Plus and Aquablue 50:50 bulbs in Juwel T5 sizes. http://www.petbusinessworld.co.uk/news/feed/happy-dog-exhibits-in-uk Happy Dog, the German dried premium dog food manufacturer, introduced its treats range to the UK at Crufts. http://www.petbusinessworld.co.uk/news/feed/ancol-pegs-prices-in-new-catalogue Pet accessories manufacturer Ancol has released its 2012/13 trade catalogue. http://www.petbusinessworld.co.uk/news/feed/pats-sandown-grows-up- The number of visitors to PATS Sandown has doubled since the two-day pet trade show launched three years ago. At close of play on Wednesday, March 21, a total of 1,708 pet retail visitors had attended the show – a 13.5% increase on PATS Sandown 2011. http://www.petbusinessworld.co.uk/news/feed/king-british-launches-daphnia-treat King British has launched a new addition to its fish treat range. Daphnia Fish Treat (RRP £2.25) is a natural treat of high-quality Daphnia, freeze dried immediately after harvest to retain flavour and nutritional value. http://www.petbusinessworld.co.uk/news/feed/get-happy-for-national-pet-month From April 7-May 7, National Pet Month will be encouraging people to team up with their pets to get ‘happy and healthy’. http://www.petbusinessworld.co.uk/news/feed/alf-licks-the-competition-with-ice-cream-for-dogs Bedford-based ALF celebrated a double victory at PATS Sandown Park 2012, winning both the cat and dog categories in the Retailers’ Choice Products of the Year Awards. http://www.petbusinessworld.co.uk/news/feed/think-spring--think-holiday-fish-food- Spring is just around the corner, so there’s plenty of time to make the most of this seasonal opportunity in-store, suggests Tetra. http://www.petbusinessworld.co.uk/news/feed/puppy-plan-launched-to-give-dogs-a-head-start Dogs Trust and the Kennel Club have launched the Puppy Plan, an initiative for dog breeders and owners that aims to give every puppy ‘the very best start in life’ to prevent behavioural problems later on. http://www.petbusinessworld.co.uk/news/feed/rise-in-visitors-to-first-day-of-pats-sandown PATS Sandown opened yesterday (Tuesday, March 20) and reported an increase in numbers of visitors – 892 pet retailers visited, a 13% increase on the first day of PATS Sandown 2011. The number of international visitors was up by 5% on last year. http://www.petbusinessworld.co.uk/news/feed/equisafety-sponsors-officers-on-horseback Equisafety is sponsoring Norfolk Constabulary’s Officers on Horseback patrol by providing clothing and accessories for the horses and riders. http://www.petbusinessworld.co.uk/news/feed/vital-takes-on-hi-craft-products Hi-Craft Pet Products is now working with Vital Pet Products, initially concentrating on the British-made Toyboy range and the four varieties of Hi-Craft puppy packs. http://www.petbusinessworld.co.uk/news/feed/bva-president-warned-on--muddled-thinking--over-dog-breeding The Pet Care Trade Association has warned new British Veterinary Association president Carl Padgett against ‘muddled thinking and loose language’ on dog breeding. http://www.petbusinessworld.co.uk/news/feed/thousands-of-fish-die-in-drug-smuggling-bid Thousands of tropical fish died as a result of a drug smuggling operation into the UK. Only 34 fish, including stingrays, catfish and tetras, were saved – they are now at ZSL London Zoo. http://www.petbusinessworld.co.uk/news/feed/job-losses-as-spectrum-closes-st-louis-hq Spectrum Brands Holdings, the company that makes the FURminator grooming tool, is to close its St Louis headquarters in the US, with the loss of 31 jobs. http://www.petbusinessworld.co.uk/news/feed/indpendent-shops-keeping-high-streets-alive The vitality of town centres and high streets is being supported only by independent shops, according to new research by the Local Data Company. http://www.petbusinessworld.co.uk/news/feed/harringtons-enters-cat-food-market Premium pet food brand Harringtons is a new entry into the feline pet food market, launching its first complete range of cat and kitten food. http://www.petbusinessworld.co.uk/news/feed/vet-nursing-students-take-to-the-skies-for-charity Three veterinary nursing students are preparing to take to the skies to raise funds for a cancer charity. http://www.petbusinessworld.co.uk/news/feed/backer-spring-show-to-attract-more-than-6-000-visitors More than 6,000 distributors, pet store owners and managers, boarding kennel operators, grooming professionals and specialty gift store owners are expected to attend H. H. Backer’s 24th Annual Pet Industry Spring Trade Show and Educational Conference at the Atlantic City Convention Center in Atlantic City, New Jersey, on April 18-20. http://www.petbusinessworld.co.uk/news/feed/zolux-goes-on-a-nautical-theme Zolux has brought out a new range of leads, collars and harnesses on a nautical theme. http://www.petbusinessworld.co.uk/news/feed/business-insolvencies-drop-to-same-rate-as-jan-2011 The rate of business insolvencies fell from 0.11% in December 2012 to 0.07% in January this year – the same rate as in January 2011. http://www.petbusinessworld.co.uk/news/feed/fish-husbandry-certificate-to-be--downgraded- The BTEC Level Two Extended Certificate in Fish Husbandry is among more than 3,000 vocational courses that will be downgraded in a move announced by Education Secretary Michael Gove. http://www.petbusinessworld.co.uk/news/feed/beta-international-sees-over-4-300-visitors Equestrian trade show BETA International 2012 welcomed buyers and suppliers from around the globe, with 4,373 (5,087 with separate day re-entries) visitors for three days of business and networking opportunities. http://www.petbusinessworld.co.uk/news/feed/pooch---mutt-founder-to-run-london-marathon-for-deaf-charity Guy Blaskey, founder of Pooch & Mutt, is running the London Marathon on April 22, raising funds for Hearing Dogs for Deaf People. http://www.petbusinessworld.co.uk/news/feed/acana-launches-new-dog-foods Acana has launched two new single-protein dry dog food varieties: Lamb & Okanagan Apple and Duck & Bartlett Pear. http://www.petbusinessworld.co.uk/news/feed/ancol-unveils-vintage-range-of-collars-and-leads Ancol has developed a range of premium leather dog collars and leads to appeal particularly to the equestrian market. http://www.petbusinessworld.co.uk/news/feed/new-axolotl-foods-from-jbl German manufacturer JBL has launched two new foods for Axolotls. LBL NovoLotl is formulated for growing animals with a length of 10-25cm, and has a high vitamin and protein content to ensure the healthy growth of young, fast-growing animals. http://www.petbusinessworld.co.uk/news/feed/pet-industry-awards-move-to-harrogate The Pet Industry Awards are heading north for their fourth black tie dinner, to be held at the Barceló Majestic Hotel in Harrogate on Sunday, September 16 – the opening day of PATS. http://www.petbusinessworld.co.uk/news/feed/pet-foods-among-top-500-brands Pedigree, Whiskas, Cesar and Sheba have been named among the UK’s top 500 favourite brands, according to the 2012 Consumer Superbrands top 500 which has just been released. http://www.petbusinessworld.co.uk/news/feed/hollings-grows-its-filled-bone-range Hollings has recently expanded its filled bone range, bringing the total range to nine. http://www.petbusinessworld.co.uk/news/feed/an-end-to-the-problem-of-power-cuts- For tropical fish and marine keepers or retailers concerned about power cuts, there is now a solution in the EPS300, a small battery/inverter charger system. http://www.petbusinessworld.co.uk/news/feed/stock-of-on-line-retailer-to-go-under-the-hammer All stock of on-line retailer Net Pet Shop is to be sold by public auction on March 27. http://www.petbusinessworld.co.uk/news/feed/no-more-petindex-at-glee Glee and the Pet Care Trade Association have announced the end of Petindex at Glee ‘by mutual agreement’. http://www.petbusinessworld.co.uk/news/feed/yourvets-opens-state-of-the-art-clinic- YourVets, a network of privately-owned small animal veterinary practices, has opened a new state-of-the-art clinic in Dagenham, Essex. http://www.petbusinessworld.co.uk/news/feed/small-animal-charity-appeals-for-donations A small animal charity is appealing to the trade for donations of products. http://www.petbusinessworld.co.uk/news/feed/we-ll-pay-your-pet-shop-licence-fee- This month Pet Business World is running a survey with a difference. http://www.petbusinessworld.co.uk/news/feed/petquip-offers-new-services-to-uk-exporters UK pet product suppliers wanting to carry out research into overseas markets can now take advantage of two new low-cost services introduced by PetQuip http://www.petbusinessworld.co.uk/news/feed/employers-can-get--1-500-to-employ-first-apprentice- Up to 40,000 small and medium-sized businesses are to get £1,500 to employ their first apprentice. http://www.petbusinessworld.co.uk/news/feed/sea-life-expert-leads-shark-egg-hunt A self-confessed ‘shark nut’ from Great Yarmouth Sea Life Centre led eagle-eyed beachcombers on a hunt for shark and ray eggs. http://www.petbusinessworld.co.uk/news/feed/healthy-options-adds-new-foods Healthy Options has added a small-bite version to its range of super premium natural pet foods. http://www.petbusinessworld.co.uk/news/feed/interzoo-gears-up-for-may-opening The international pet trade exhibition Interzoo takes place in Nuremberg from May 17–20 this year. http://www.petbusinessworld.co.uk/news/feed/guinea-pig-rescue- When Helen Broadhead was made redundant from her job, she decided to set up a guinea pig rescue centre. And in her first year, she took in more than 200 and managed to rehome 150 of them! http://www.petbusinessworld.co.uk/news/feed/finalists-announced-for-ceva-awards-for-animal-welfare CEVA Animal Health UK, manufacturer of veterinary behaviour products Feliway and Adaptil, has announced the finalists for its Ceva Awards for Animal Welfare. http://www.petbusinessworld.co.uk/news/feed/sarawak-aims-to-increase-arowana-breeding Pristine waterways in interior Sarawak are suitable for the breeding and production of ornamental fish for export. Deputy Chief Minister Tan Sri Alfred Jabu Numpang said given such a potential, the state hoped to be the leader in arowana fish production in the country. http://www.petbusinessworld.co.uk/news/feed/burgess-excel-launches-complete-foods-for--fibrevores- Burgess Excel, makers of The Excel Feeding Plan for ‘fibrevores’, has launched a complete food for fibrevores – The Excel Food Cube. http://www.petbusinessworld.co.uk/news/feed/eukanuba-encourages-owners-to-take-up--28-day-challenge--and-see-the-difference Eukanuba is launching a ‘28 Day Challenge’ in which it is challenging pet owners to switch to Eukanuba from their current feed choice, and offering a 100% money-back guarantee if no improvement is seen within 28 days. http://www.petbusinessworld.co.uk/news/feed/looking-for-a-reproduction-from-kennel-club-art-gallery- The Kennel Club has entered into a new agreement with State of the Art Reproductions. http://www.petbusinessworld.co.uk/news/feed/new-insurance-product-specifically-for-pet-shops A new insurance product aimed specifically at pet shops has been launched by insurance broker Alan & Thomas. http://www.petbusinessworld.co.uk/news/feed/vet-s-kitchen-joins-forces-with-dog-friendly-in--300-000-promotion Vet’s Kitchen has joined forces with UK website Dog Friendly to produce its first exclusive on-pack consumer promotion. http://www.petbusinessworld.co.uk/news/feed/dog-rocks-introduces-trade-area-to-website The facility enables trade wholesalers and retailers to download visual merchandising ideas, additional point-of-sale material, tips and suggestions to help promote Dog Rocks, their use and efficacy to customers. http://www.petbusinessworld.co.uk/news/feed/iams-repackages-entire-range-to-carry-health-messages-on-pack IAMS, the premium petfood specialist, has launched a complete new look for 2012 which will focus more on taste and health credentials on-pack as a key to choosing the right product. http://www.petbusinessworld.co.uk/news/feed/pets-at-home-appoints-new-ceo Pets at Home has appointed former Dixons MD Nick Wood as chief executive. The current CEO, Matt Davies, will remain with the pet superstore chain until April 24. http://www.petbusinessworld.co.uk/news/feed/thieves-clear-pond-of-koi A Shropshire Koi keeper has been left stunned by the theft of 30 of her fish. Rachel Adams, from Maesbrook near Shrewsbury, discovered the theft when she went to see if they needed feeding. Only two Koi remained. http://www.petbusinessworld.co.uk/news/feed/bira-members-report-y-o-y-increase-to-2011-end A strong, even unexpected, finish to 2011 for independent retailers saw the highest proportion of bira members reporting a year-on-year increase for the quarter since the survey first began at the end of 2007. http://www.petbusinessworld.co.uk/news/feed/eukanuba-sponsors-crufts P&G’s super-premium dog food, Eukanuba, has embarked on a three-year partnership with Crufts. The show was sponsored by rival brand Pedigree for more than 40 years until Mars Petcare pulled out in October 2008. http://www.petbusinessworld.co.uk/news/feed/matt-davies-to-join-dunelm Matt Davies, the outgoing chief executive of Pets at Home, has been appointed as a non-executive director of homewares retailer Dunelm Group. http://www.petbusinessworld.co.uk/news/feed/do-you-know-a-young-retailer- Do you work with a budding young retailer? Do you have anyone you manage who could be a future retail star? Are you that star yourself? http://www.petbusinessworld.co.uk/news/feed/retailer-raises-money-for-canine-partners A Northamptonshire retailer is raising money for Canine Partners and for medication for the owners’ own dog, which has a heart condition. http://www.petbusinessworld.co.uk/news/feed/-half-of-pet-product-buyers-shop-around- A survey is the US found that nearly half of buyers of pet products shop around for their purchases, the American Pet Products Manufacturers Association reports. http://www.petbusinessworld.co.uk/news/feed/pets-at-home-sees-like-for-like-sales-rise Pets at Home had a “particularly pleasing” Christmas period, with like-for-like sales up nearly 5% for the six weeks to January 12 compared with the same period last year. http://www.petbusinessworld.co.uk/news/feed/great-yarmouth-mourns-loss-of-sea-turtle-george Staff at Great Yarmouth Sea Life Centre are mourning the loss of their resident green sea turtle George. http://www.petbusinessworld.co.uk/news/feed/joe-inglis-to-be-guest-speaker-at-ceva-awards Celebrity vet Joe Inglis is to be the guest speaker and presenter at the inaugural Ceva Awards http://www.petbusinessworld.co.uk/news/feed/abbey-england-acquires-catras-leather Abbey England, supplier of British hardware, leather and textiles for equestrian, country sports and manufacturing industries, has acquired Catras Leather, formerly owned by long-standing business associate Richard Stevenson, who sold the business to Abbey on his retirement. http://www.petbusinessworld.co.uk/news/feed/hagen-helps-save-scarlet-macaws-in-honduras Hagen Avicultural Research Institute (HARI) today announced that it has donated food and funds to the Copan Maya Foundation of Honduras to help support its efforts to save the endangered native Scarlet Macaws. http://www.petbusinessworld.co.uk/news/feed/pedigree-range-targets-dog-s-well-being Pedigree has launched its new Pedigree Range – three canned recipes that contain fish oil, marrowbone and wholegrain to provide different health benefits to dogs. The range will build on the brand’s reputation for nutritionally complete meals. http://www.petbusinessworld.co.uk/news/feed/cranswick-pet---aquatics-in-top-100-list Cranswick Pet & Aquatics has been named as one of Britain’s fastest growing private equity-backed firms in the Buyout Track 100, published by the Sunday Times and accountancy firm Deloitte. http://www.petbusinessworld.co.uk/news/feed/cats-protection-to-host-charity-conference CATS Protection is to host the 2012 Association of Dogs and Cats Homes Conference for the first time. http://www.petbusinessworld.co.uk/news/feed/uk-retailer-comes-second-in-nordic-discus-championship http://www.petbusinessworld.co.uk/news/feed/halti-promotion-gives-away-free-clicker The Company of Animals is set to bring about a renaissance in dog training, stopping dogs from pulling in just four weeks. http://www.petbusinessworld.co.uk/news/feed/sunflower-hearts-are--perfect-cold-weather-treats--for-wild-birds As the winter weather bites, CJ Wildlife says its foods containing sunflower hearts are the perfect cold weather treats as they are packed with essential calories. http://www.petbusinessworld.co.uk/news/feed/tmc-launches-top-up-system Tropical Marine Centre has just launched its V2Auto Top Up, a low-voltage auto top-up system incorporating a float switch. http://www.petbusinessworld.co.uk/news/feed/betty-and-butch-open-retail-shop-with-a-bang- The official opening of ‘dog lifestyle store’ Betty and Butch took place last week with Liberal Democrat MP John Leech performing the ribbon cutting, along with local councillor Victor Chamberlain. http://www.petbusinessworld.co.uk/news/feed/barf-pet-foods-set-for-first-crufts BARF Pet Foods is gearing up for its first Crufts, where it plans to introduce three new products. http://www.petbusinessworld.co.uk/news/feed/rescue-centres-gear-up-for-burgess-wetnose-animal-rescue-awards Celebrity animal lovers are preparing to award, applaud and acknowledge animal rescue centres. http://www.petbusinessworld.co.uk/news/feed/haiths-celebrates-75-years-feeding-the-birds The Haith family has been cleaning and mixing seeds for three generations and throughout 2012, will be celebrating the company’s 75th anniversary. http://www.petbusinessworld.co.uk/news/feed/pet-centre-to-raise-funds-for-support-dogs Staff at a Pet Centre in Somerset have selected their ‘Charity of the Year’ for 2012. http://www.petbusinessworld.co.uk/news/feed/glee-petindex-welcoming-pet-suppliers--as-always- Rumours have been circulating that this year’s Petindex is to be either scaled down massively or be altogether cancelled. But the organisers say they will be welcoming pet suppliers at the 2012 ‘as always’. http://www.petbusinessworld.co.uk/news/feed/ancol-travel-harness-hits-a-million-sales More than one million people have chosen Ancol’s travel harness to help keep their dog safe while travelling in the car. http://www.petbusinessworld.co.uk/news/feed/koi-exports-to-ireland-could-be-banned New regulations could see Ireland ban the import of Koi and some aquatic plant species. Anyone found guilty risks a fine and/or jail. http://www.petbusinessworld.co.uk/news/feed/businesses-urged-to--love-apprenticeships- Businesses are urged to ‘Love Apprenticeships’ this year as Lantra, Sector Skills Council for land-based and environmental industries, has created a free website that puts employers in touch with learners, helping to bring an apprentice into their workplace. http://www.petbusinessworld.co.uk/news/feed/american-pet-products-association-honours-rolf-c--hagen The American Pet Products Association (APPA) has renamed its Hall of Fame Award to the Rolf C. Hagen Award, in honour of the company’s founder and chairman, who died last October. http://www.petbusinessworld.co.uk/news/feed/interested-in-self-serve-pet-food-dispensers- Martek Food Systems has launched a fresh approach to bulk merchandising, with the introduction of self-serve dispensing systems, ideal for pet food retailers. http://www.petbusinessworld.co.uk/news/feed/sureflap-makes-inroads-into-new-zealand Sureflap, the microchip pet door company, has opened a business in New Zealand along with a regional webshop, which makes its microchip-operated cat doors more affordable both for direct and retail sales. http://www.petbusinessworld.co.uk/news/feed/vital-pet-products-lists-dogmatic-webbing-range Dogmatic’s Leather and Padded Cushioned Webbing ranges are now available from Vital Pet Products. http://www.petbusinessworld.co.uk/news/feed/ga-s-men-at-the-top GA Pet Food Partners has strengthened its senior management team as part of its on-going investment in developing its market-leading private label dry pet food business. http://www.petbusinessworld.co.uk/news/feed/elusive-prehistoric-fish-found-in-orkney-waters The prehistoric Amphioxus, described by the Scottish Government as “elusive”, was found in waters off Tankerness in Orkney, reports The Telegraph. http://www.petbusinessworld.co.uk/news/feed/pfma-hosts-education-symposium The Pet Food Manufacturers Association (PFMA) hosted an education symposium this month as a forum for organisations involved in animal welfare to collaborate on valuable education work. http://www.petbusinessworld.co.uk/news/feed/record-number-of-overseas-dog-entries-for-crufts Kennel Club entry figures for Crufts reveal that around 26,000 dogs will be making their way to the NEC, Birmingham, from March 8-11, with a record number of overseas entries. http://www.petbusinessworld.co.uk/news/feed/fish4dogs-introduces-calamari-treat Fish4Dogs has launched Sea Crackling – a calamari treat for dogs. http://www.petbusinessworld.co.uk/news/feed/opportunity-to-meet-foreign-buyers The PetQuip and Gardenex trade associations are continuing their series of Meet the Buyer days by bringing pet and garden product buyers from Belgium, France, Spain, Sweden and The Netherlands to the UK to meet with British suppliers. http://www.petbusinessworld.co.uk/news/feed/liberta-uk-to-distribute-flexi-products Liberta UK has been appointed an official distributor for flexi. http://www.petbusinessworld.co.uk/news/feed/virgin-shark-births-stun-dubai- A female zebra shark in Dubai has caused jaws to drop by successfully spawning pups without the presence of a male not once, but for four years in a row. http://www.petbusinessworld.co.uk/news/feed/supadog-runs-special-offer From next month (March), Burgess Supadog is running a special price-marked promotion across its 15kg Chicken, Beef and Active Sacks. http://www.petbusinessworld.co.uk/news/feed/pedigree-sends-out-valentine-s-day-message Today is ‘Happy, Big, Wet, Sloppy, Kisses Day’ for dog owners across the UK, according to Pedigree, which has sent a special Valentine’s Day message to its Facebook and Twitter fans to thank them for their support and to celebrate the unconditional love dogs share with us. http://www.petbusinessworld.co.uk/news/feed/number-of-shops-selling-pets-declines-again Fewer than half of the UK’s pet retailers now sell livestock, according to latest research. But this opens up an opportunity for the shops still selling pets to become ‘must-visit’ destinations for people wanting to see animals and ask advice. http://www.petbusinessworld.co.uk/news/feed/hot-shrimps- A new species of shrimp has been discovered in, of all places, a five-kilometer deep sea vent in the Caribbean sea floor! http://www.petbusinessworld.co.uk/news/feed/payday-lender-targets-pet-owners Pet owners who can’t afford to pay for medical treatment for poorly animals are being targeted by a payday lender offering loans with up to a 2,120% interest rate. http://www.petbusinessworld.co.uk/news/feed/harringtons-launches-rabbit-and-guinea-pig-foods Premium pet food brand Harringtons has introduced a small animal range, Optimum Guinea Pig Food and Optimum Rabbit Food, both available in 10kg and 2kg bags. http://www.petbusinessworld.co.uk/news/feed/collarways-launches-zogoflex-dog-toy-twiz Twiz is the latest eco-friendly dog toy to be launched under the Zogoflex brand, distributed in the UK by Collarways. http://www.petbusinessworld.co.uk/news/feed/bumper-grain-harvests--but-lower-wild-bird-feed-prices--not-a-foregone-conclusion--warns-cranswick Total annual global grain production (excluding rice) in 2011 was up 64 million tonnes at 1,816 million tonnes, with maize hitting a record 853 million tonnes and wheat recording its second-highest yield of 683 million tonnes. http://www.petbusinessworld.co.uk/news/feed/australia-plans-huge-marine-reserve-in-the-coral-sea The Australian government has announced plans to establish the world’s largest marine reserve in the Coral Sea. Environment Minister Tony Burke said the protected zone would cover an area more than one-and-a-half times the size of France. http://www.petbusinessworld.co.uk/news/feed/animals-to-benefit-from-new-veterinary-facilities Animals will benefit following the completion of new clinical facilities at the University of Bristol’s Langford Veterinary Services (LVS). http://www.petbusinessworld.co.uk/news/feed/what-to-do-in-a-feline-emergency Feline emergency medicine is the theme of the Feline Advisory Bureau (FAB) Study Day to be held on at the Royal (Dick) School of Veterinary Studies Hospital for Small Animals, Easter Bush, University of Edinburgh on May 18, 2012. http://www.petbusinessworld.co.uk/news/feed/chauffeur-offer-to-beta-visitors-and-exhibitors BETA International visitors and exhibitors are being offered a complimentary chauffeur service to and from their hotel to the trade fair in the event’s official vehicles, supplied by SsangYong. http://www.petbusinessworld.co.uk/news/feed/petquip-to-organise-contingent-to-pet-fair-asia PetQuip is organising for the first time a visit to Pet Fair Asia, Shanghai, in October. The fair is one of the leading pet sector events in China, a country that is experiencing a 25% annual growth in pet-related products. http://www.petbusinessworld.co.uk/news/feed/gundog-champ-secures-alpha-feeds-sponsorship Professional gundog trainer and competitor Andy Cullen MBE has secured sponsorship from performance dog food experts Alpha Feeds. http://www.petbusinessworld.co.uk/news/feed/crayfish-being-tagged-after-escaping-into-london-river- An aggressive species of crayfish which has been invading England’s waterways is being tracked with radio transmitters in a bid to understand why they move so quickly and help control their advance. http://www.petbusinessworld.co.uk/news/feed/nature-s-feast-dried-mealworms-now-available-in-larger-500g-pack Cranswick Pet Products’ award-wining wild bird care brand, Nature’s Feast, has introduced a new, larger, 500g pouch of Dried Mealworms. The 100g pack of these popular wild bird treats is already a great seller, and the new 500g format is a direct response to customer demand. http://www.petbusinessworld.co.uk/news/feed/poly-filter-is-back- The US-made Poly-Filter dropped off the UK’s radar when then-distributor Underworld Products ceased trading. However, Poly-Filter has made a comeback and is now available through Arcadia products. http://www.petbusinessworld.co.uk/news/feed/arkay-sales The Groomit is a dual-purpose grooming and de-shedding brush made from stainless steel and featuring an ergonomic easy-grip handle. http://www.petbusinessworld.co.uk/news/feed/pets-at-home-ceo-steps-down Pets at Home’s group chief executive, Matt Davies, is to step down from his role in the spring ‘to pursue other opportunities’. He will remain with the business until a successor is found. http://www.petbusinessworld.co.uk/news/feed/measom-freer Measom Freer has achieved the British Standard 8555 Certified Environmental Management System. http://www.petbusinessworld.co.uk/news/feed/best-friends-pet-products TastySnack is a tasty, nutritious snack for dogs which can be fed at any time.