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Gloucestershire vet claims CMA compliance first

David Rees — Fri, 29 May 2026 10:19:07 +0000

A veterinary practice in Gloucestershire is claiming to be the first in the UK to be recognised as fully compliant with the Competition and Markets Authority’s (CMA) upcoming transparency requirements for the sector. Stroud Road Vets has become the first practice in the UK to complete a review of compliance standards by veterinary comparison platform [...]

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Former RSPCA chief vet launches ‘second opinion’ consultancy

David Rees — Tue, 26 May 2026 11:34:27 +0000

The former chief veterinary officer of the RSPCA has launched a new consultancy for pet owners who are having doubts about the advice given by their local vet practice. Dr Caroline Allen has launched Pet Lighthouse, an independent ‘second opinion’ consultancy that is designed to beyond the clinical diagnosis and to “put animal welfare and [...]

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The Animal People expands into US market

David Rees — Fri, 22 May 2026 10:54:49 +0000

Specialist recruitment business The Animal People Recruitment Company has officially expanded into the United States market following several years of international growth. Founded by Chris Whatling and Sarah Grace, the company focuses exclusively on the pet, animal health and veterinary sectors. The move into the US market follows a period of organic relationship-building across the [...]

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Glowcroft joins Pet Industry Federation

David Rees — Fri, 22 May 2026 10:53:46 +0000

Contract packing and packaging design company Glowcroft has joined the Pet Industry Federation (PIF) as its newest Associate Member. Glowcroft managing director Jayne Tarrant said: “We’re delighted to join the Pet Industry Federation as an Associate Member. At Glowcroft, we’re passionate about supporting pet food brands with flexible, high-quality contract packing and design solutions that [...]

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CMA findings fall short on pet cremation says trade body

David Rees — Fri, 27 Mar 2026 12:33:22 +0000

The Association of Private Pet Cemeteries and Crematoria (APPCC) has welcomed some aspects of the Competition and Markets Authority’s (CMA) final report on veterinary services for household pets but warned that the remedies remain incomplete unless they are accompanied by clearer service-definition standards for pet cremation. The APPCC offered support for the report’s emphasis on [...]

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New standard launched for rabbit veterinary care

David Rees — Wed, 18 Mar 2026 13:59:41 +0000

The Rabbit Welfare Association & Fund (RWAF) has launched an enhanced version of its long-standing Rabbit Friendly Vet Scheme, designed to support high standards of rabbit veterinary care in the UK. Developed over nearly 20 years, the scheme is designed not only for veterinary professionals but also to empower rabbit owners by clearly displaying strengths [...]

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Cattery launches funding appeal due to closure fears

David Rees — Mon, 16 Mar 2026 13:44:49 +0000

An RSPCA-affiliated cattery in Kent has launched a fundraising appeal amid fears it might have to close later this year. The Ashford Garden Cattery, which is run by the RSPCA’s Ashford and District Branch, lost around £30,000 last year with predicted losses likely to reach £50,000 due to rising veterinary bills and a drop in legacy donations. [...]

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Clumber Spaniel Bruin takes top spot at Crufts

David Rees — Mon, 09 Mar 2026 17:58:14 +0000

Clumber Spaniel Bruin (Sh Ch Vanitonia Soloist) was named Best in Show winner at the Crufts show earlier this month. Four-year old Bruin, accompanied by handler Lee Cox from Cambridge, had earlier won the Best in Gundog Group class at the show, which took place at the Birmingham NEC. The win marks the first time [...]

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Experts uncover why cats are prone to kidney disease

David Rees — Fri, 06 Mar 2026 15:08:31 +0000

Researchers from the University of Nottingham have uncovered a biological quirk in domestic cats that may help explain why they are so prone to chronic kidney disease. Unlike dogs and most other mammals, cats appear to accumulate particular structures of modified triglyceride fats inside the cells of their kidneys, sometimes from a very young age. [...]

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Scottish vet group becomes employee-owned

David Rees — Fri, 06 Mar 2026 15:07:21 +0000

Scottish independent veterinary group Moray Coast Vets has changed its structure to become an employee ownership trust. Operating from two practices in Nairn and Forres, supported by consulting branches in Lossiemouth and Balloch, the group provides a mix of small animal, farm and occasional exotics work. The practice group has spent more than four decades [...]

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