Industry News
Romsey pet care business celebrates 10 years in business
Petpals Romsey & Chandler’s Ford, in Hampshire, is celebrating 10 years of caring for the area’s pets. Husband-and-wife team Matt and Louise Wilder’s dream of combining Matt’s expertise in finance management with their shared passion for animals and the great...
Dover council consults on extension to dog controls
Dover District Council is looking to introduce a new Public Spaces Protection Order (PSPO) on dog control. The council is proposing changes on where people can walk their dogs and where dogs need to be on leads. The new order proposes nine extensions to the current...
Dog walkers warned not to enter water to save pets
Dog walkers have been warned not to put themselves in danger by trying to rescue pets from the sea. The warning comes after a Royal National Lifeboat Institution (RNLI) crew was called to an incident at Fraisthorpe, in the East Riding of Yorkshire, earlier in April. A...
Secure dog walking facility planned for Llay
A new secure dog walking facility could open in Llay, North Wales. Applicants ‘Messrs Jones’ are proposing a change of use for 0.44 acres of agricultural land, just off the Straight Mile, for a single, secure paddock. The proposal would see 10 new trees be...
Dog walking field opens in Wissett
Farming family business A.E. Kiddy & Son has opened a secure four-acre dog walking field in Wissett, Suffolk. The facility, off Mill Road, is enclosed with a 6ft fence. Eve Kiddy told the Eastern Daily Press: “When the farm needed to diversify, I was keen to see...
Dog grooming salon to open in Midlothian football club building
A new dog grooming salon is set to open in a community football club building in Midlothian. The Tartan Pooch Parlour has been given permission to convert the former caretaker’s flat, on the first floor of the Bonnyrigg Rose Community Centre building, which has been...
Product News
Aldi’s doggy ice cream returns
Supermarket Aldi has brought back its Langham’s Cuisine Doggy Ice Cream to stores for a third year in a row. The range features two flavours – Pea & Vanilla and Carrot & Apple. Made with real fruit and vegetables and 100% plant-based. The supermarket giant...
YDOLO introduces high-protein wet dog food range
YDOLO UK and Ireland is launching its first canned dog food, which has 90% fresh meat or fish and all-natural ingredients. The wet food range mirrors YDOLO’s semi-moist kibble recipes, but with higher protein levels – from 75% to 90%. This is accompanied by 5%...
TropiClean launches range of deterrent sprays
Pet brand TropiClean has launched Chew Stop Behaviour Aid exclusively through Pedigree Wholesale. The Chew Stop Behaviour Aid is available in three formulas for use in the home, for dogs, and a gentler option for puppies. Across the formats, the product has been...
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Top 5 Spring hazards for dogs
As the days grow longer and the blossoms begin to bloom, Petplan, the UK’s No.1 pet insurer, has revealed its top five Spring hazards all pet professionals should be aware of. 1. Allergies In the UK, tree pollen season is generally late March to mid-May; with grass...
Harnessing animal instincts for business success
By Kevin Thackrah, Director of Petpals When searching for business inspiration, we often turn to the usual suspects – successful entrepreneurs, bestselling books or trending podcasts. But sometimes, the most insightful lessons are right under our noses – or wagging...
How to care for dogs’ teeth
Dental disease is incredibly common among pets, affecting up to 90% of dogs in the UK. Left untreated, it can lead to gum erosion, tooth loss, and even serious health issues such as heart or kidney disease. The good news is that with the right care, you can help dogs...