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PIF launches member consultation on proposed flea treatment changes

David Rees — Wed, 29 Apr 2026 12:11:37 +0000

The Pet Industry Federation (PIF) has launched a sector-wide member consultation to gather industry views on the potential future regulation of flea treatment products. The move follows a Call for Evidence initiated by the Veterinary Medicines Directorate (VMD) to examine the environmental impact of certain parasiticide products containing fipronil and imidacloprid. The VMD has suggested [...]

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Pet flea and tick treatments under review amid water pollution concerns

David Rees — Fri, 17 Apr 2026 11:25:59 +0000

The government has ordered a new review into over-the-counter flea and tick treatments amid concerns that the chemical ingredients, specifically fipronil and imidacloprid, are poisoning waterways. Recent research funded by the Veterinary Medicines Directorate (VMD) maintained that the application of certain flea and tick treatments by pet owners is contributing to these chemicals being detected [...]

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Pet trade bodies create manifesto for Scottish and Welsh elections

David Rees — Thu, 16 Apr 2026 10:40:09 +0000

Aquatic trade association OATA has joined forces with a number of keeper organisations and other pet trade bodies to launch a manifesto for the forthcoming Scottish and Welsh parliamentary elections. The manifesto sets out four key priorities, with the number one ask a call for politicians to reject calls for positive/permitted lists and to put [...]

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Competition authorities conclude veterinary market investigation

David Rees — Tue, 24 Mar 2026 11:26:18 +0000

The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has concluded its investigation into veterinary services for household pets in the UK, which will see the introduction of legally binding measures designed to help pet owners make better informed decisions about veterinary treatment. The new measures include a cap on prescription fees at £21 for the first medicine [...]

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PIF welcomes food safety guidance about raw food

David Rees — Wed, 11 Feb 2026 11:25:48 +0000

The Pet Industry Federation (PIF) has welcomed an intervention by the Food Standards Agency (FSA) to remind pet owners about the importance of safety when handling and preparing raw pet food. The warning came after a survey conducted by FSA found that 35% of 380 raw dog and cat food products bought from retail stores and [...]

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Government seeks to reform vet sector

David Rees — Fri, 30 Jan 2026 10:47:37 +0000

The Government has set out its intention to reform the veterinary profession by launching a public consultation on new legislation. A proposed update to the Veterinary Surgeons Act would require vet practices to publish price lists for common treatments and be transparent about options for pet owners. Every vet practice will need an official operating licence, [...]

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Steep rise in under-20s minimum wage announced

David Rees — Thu, 27 Nov 2025 00:03:14 +0000

Increases in UK minimum wage rates, including a steep rise in the National Minimum Wage (NMW) for 18-20-year-olds, have been announced by the Government as part of its Autumn Budget. The National Living Wage (NLW) hourly rate for over-21s will rise by 50p to £12.71 next April, with workers aged 18-20 seeing an 85p per [...]

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Boost for pet ownership as Renters Rights Bill completes progress

David Rees — Thu, 16 Oct 2025 13:35:33 +0000

The Renters Rights Bill has made its way through Parliament and is now set to become law, giving new rights to tenants in rented accommodation wishing to keep a pet. The legislation will prevent landlords form imposing blanket bans on keeping pets in rented accommodation, requiring them instead to accept tenants with pets unless they [...]

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Competition authority recommends overhaul of vet service pricing

David Rees — Wed, 15 Oct 2025 09:53:27 +0000

Vet practices could be required to publish comprehensive price lists, and to be clear if they are part of a large group, under proposals recommended by the UK’s market competition watchdog. The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has today (October 15) published the provisional decision in its market investigation into the UK’s £6.3 billion veterinary [...]

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PIF produces new licensing data report

David Rees — Thu, 18 Sep 2025 07:43:09 +0000

The Pet Industry Federation (PIF) has compiled a new analysis of animal licensing data submitted by local authorities. Covering the period between 2023 and 2025, the report collates data from statutory returns, which all local authorities are required to provide under the Licensing of Activities Involving Animals Regulations 2018 (LAIA). The data shows that home [...]

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