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A new product for your company in 2012?

Available now to buy outright or in-license, the unique eeZee Feeder dog/cat feeding system has exciting sales and profit potential.
Fully developed in the UK with IP including patent pending.
The inventor seeks a manufacturer/wholesaler to move this opportunity forward.
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Sex-specific foods
Chudleys Junior is not one of our stock lines but we are happy to get anything in to order as long as it’s in Vital’s catalogue.   I was a bit surprised to be asked for this product but “for female dogs”.  This really confused me as I thought that no way was this a sex-specific food.  Then again, I have yet to come across any sex-specific dog foods. 
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Doggy Dictionary
LEAD: A strap which attaches to your collar, enabling you to ‘lead’ your person where you want him/her to go.
DOG BED: Any soft, clean surface, such as the white bedspread in the guest room or the newly upholstered couch in the living room.
DROOL: A liquid which, when combined with sad eyes, forces humans to give you their food. To do this properly you must sit as close as you can and get the drool on the human.
SNIFF: A social custom used to greet other dogs, similar to the human exchange of business cards.
RUBBISH BIN: A container which your owners use to test your ingenuity. You must stand on your hind legs and try to push the lid off with your nose. If you do it right you are rewarded with margarine wrappers to shred, beef bones to consume and mouldy crusts of bread.”
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Argos to ramp up its pet product range
Argos has taken down a number of pet food products from its website, but says it is looking to increase the number of products it offers to pet owners, extending the range to include reptiles, birds, aquatics and small animals.
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NOAH updates website to include pet travel info
NOAH has updated its pet health information website, www.pethealthinfo.org.uk, to take into account changes to the Pet Travel Scheme (PETS), which took effect from January 1.  These changes make it easier for pet owners to travel abroad with their pets, while keeping the UK protected from rabies.
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SureFlap achieves ‘Design Icon’ status
Microchip cat flap company SureFlap has been included as a ‘Design Icon’ in a Design Icons exhibition, which will run at the Anglia Ruskin University in February.
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25 retailer packs of Coachies Naturals up for grabs – FREE!
To celebrate the New Year, The Company of Animals is giving away 25 retail packs of Coachies Naturals – absolutely FREE!
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RabbitShak launches larger hutches in line with charity’s advice
RabbitShak has introduced a new, larger range of hutches for 2012. These hutches have been designed specifically in line with Rabbit Welfare Association (RWAF) recommendations.
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Johnson’s has launched Pigeon Tonic Gold, a high-potency liquid supplement that replaces its standard Pigeon Tonic, which has been available for over 70 years.
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David Sanders is more than just a pet shop owner. He’s been part of Yaxley’s community for the better part of his life and has established an enviable reputation as the man who can fix any pet problem, reports Sandra Pearce.
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It’s been only seven years since Aqua Pacific was launched in the UK, but it has made an impact in more ways than one. We catch up with MD Mark Winter to learn more about the company and its brands, Aqua One, Pond One and Reptile One.
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Burns Pet Nutrition came into being because of John Burns’ experiences as a veterinary surgeon and the company keeps in touch with its roots by supporting young veterinary students around the UK.
This year, Burns has helped fund newly-graduated vet Anna Beber’s time with the Worldwide Veterinary Service’s training programme in Tamil Nadu, India.

Professor Jeff Sampson retired from his work at the Kennel Club at the end of the year.  He took early retirement from full-time employment with the Club at the beginning of 2008, but continued as its genetics consultant.
Jeff has been associated with dogs for more than 30 years, having an interest in the Hallbower kennel name of Schipperkes, having been introduced to the breed by his late wife.  It was through his scientific work, however, that he really made his name in the world of dogs.

Steven Slater has joined the JBL Field Service Team.
Steven has had an avid interest in aquarium-keeping since the age of 10 and has worked in the aquatics industry since 2006.  He also brings with him vast experience from the IT sector. Steve will be servicing the north of the UK from Liverpool/Manchester into the north of England and Scotland.
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LUW – new lighting for terrariums
The new L-U-W metal halide lamps by JBL provide terrarium enthusiasts with three products in one – Light, UV and Warmth – representing a new generation of lamps.
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Craze for tattooed goldfish sweeps China
In a craze sweeping China, goldfish are being inked with patterns and characters intended to bring their owners good fortune.
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Ideal nano tanks for retailers
FistaFiltration has just launched a range of acrylic Nano cube tanks in the ‘Ideal’ range, in 12”, 15” and 18” sizes.
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