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Guinea Pig Welfare Forum returns for third year

David Rees — Wed, 01 Jul 2026 10:20:07 +0000

The UK’s only event dedicated to guinea pig welfare will return this September. The Guinea Pig Welfare Forum 2026, co-hosted by Burgess Excel and the charity Guinea Pig Welfare UK, will bring together veterinary professionals, rescues, welfare organisations and researchers for a full day of expert-led discussion and collaboration and will take place on Tuesday [...]

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PIF Awards now open for entries

David Rees — Fri, 26 Jun 2026 09:14:51 +0000

The Pet Industry Federation (PIF) has officially launched its awards programme for 2026 and is inviting businesses and individuals from across the pet industry to put themselves forward for national recognition. The 2026 awards include categories covering the full breadth of the pet industry, from manufacturers, brands and independent retailers to groomers, boarding establishments and [...]

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New trade body honoured at Downing Street reception

David Rees — Fri, 12 Jun 2026 09:10:58 +0000

Fledgling pet trade body The Animal Focused Alliance has been recognised at a reception hosted by the Chancellor of the Exchequer, Rachel Reeves. Founder Vicky Skinner was invited to 11 Downing Street for the event, which brought together more than 80 recent winners and finalists of The Small Awards to celebrate the contribution of the [...]

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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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