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Bob Martin takes on market leader for flea treatmentPet healthcare specialist Bob Martin has launched FleaClear, which uses Fipronil – the same active ingredient as market leader Frontline, but for as little as £4.50 for a single treatment.
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Shops without pets
We stopped selling animals for numerous reasons (not including animal rights issues) and have also pared down 19 tropical tanks to 6 with coldwater fish only. We won't get rid of those so that sales of food don't decline and so that we retain the licence.
The animals were time-consuming and expensive considering the relatively few sales that they generated. They also took up a fair bit of space in a small shop.
Birds is the most common thing that we're still asked for and, interestingly, we still have people pop in who are surprised that they've gone - after almost 3 years! The animal section became like a free petting zoo / kids hangout / babysitting service. Many customers liked to see and hear the pets - but not often buy them, and no-one wants a hamster or guinea pig when it's no longer a baby.
Gumtree and unregulated 'hobby' breeders have a lot to answer for.
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It’s not very often I go shopping, especially on a Saturday, but I found myself in our local bakers needing a dozen eggs. The very polite Saturday girl put six eggs neatly in a box and handed them to me and gave me a puzzled took when I suggested I needed another box to make up the dozen. Apparently she had not heard of a dozen eggs as most people just bought one box or two. Maybe that makes me old fashioned!
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Tory minister microwaves his dog's cushion
£20,000 spent on pet weddings claims registrar
Cancelled insurance policies to be renewed
Shop beats tough economic times celebrates 10 years
Rare tortoise seized
Pet store relocation ‘will increase traffic dangers’
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The animal was arguably the highlight of the 0-0 draw between the two sides at Anfield. It made its unexpected appearance 11 minutes into the game, prompting the referee to call the match to a halt.
The cat then proceeded to prowl around the Spurs penalty box. After a minute-long delay, the cat was eventually escorted from the pitch.
Its moment of fame was enough to earn the cat a following on Twitter, with nearly 17,000 users of the micro-blogging site signing up to the account @AnfieldCat.
£500 Pet Munchies treats up for grabs
Ten lucky businesses are in for a big treat this month when we are giving away 10 bundles of Pet Munchies stock worth £50 each. Entry is simple and absolutely FREE.
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Pony walkers wanted!
World Horse Welfare is calling on volunteers to help walk its Shetland ponies to keep them trim during the summer months.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Police appeal after shop break-in
Police are appealing for information following the theft of two bearded dragons from a Yorkshire pet shop.
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Bristol Cats study needs more kittens
More than 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.
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Sparsholt zones in to Animal Management
TV wildlife presenter Michaela Strachan has unveiled Sparsholt College’s new Animal Management Interactive Zone to the industry.
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Plastic packaging manufacturer Measom Freer has launched a range of food-grade HDPE scoops with antibacterial additive.
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Burgess: Supadog Sensitive Premium Hypoallergenic offer: buy 3 get 4th sack free!
Ask your Burgess rep or call 01780 483311
Worldwide Tropicals: 10% off £200 order
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Fadulla: Buy 4 get 1 FREE on wild bird products
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Supreme Pet Foods: Pick and mix 3 of the 1.5kg selective outers to recieve free outer of Tumblefresh
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Thirsty Milo: Minimum order of 10 bowls for £5 each RRP £14.99
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Nutritional supplements firm Lintbells has undertaken a major staff recruitment programme after demand from the veterinary industry surged by more than 300% in the space of a year. The company has been developing its business as a supplier of ‘affordable’ companion animal products to vets, at a time when many pet owners are putting a greater emphasis on the costs associated with their animals’ health.
Four qualified veterinary professionals, who between them have more than 20 years experience in practice, have joined the Hertfordshire-based company as veterinary business development executives. They will work in different regions of the country, complementing the work of Lucy Millett VN, who took on a similar role covering South East England last spring.
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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.
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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.
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Aquarian Goes for Gold!Aquarian has launched a massive year-long consumer promotion to help mark the London Olympics and the Queen’s Jubilee.
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RSPCA investigate after man eats live goldfish
The RSPCA is investigating after a man posted a YouTube clip showing himself eating his live goldfish.
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