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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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UK pet market set for upturn, says new report

David Rees — Fri, 06 Feb 2026 14:40:02 +0000

The UK pet market has reached a “decisive turning point” with demand returning to pre-pandemic levels, according to a new report by the UK’s largest pet rehoming platform Pets4Homes. The company analysed the data of more than eight million pets rehomed through the platform from January 2019 until December 2025 for the 10th iteration of [...]

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Burgess Excel Vet Awards celebrates clinical excellence

David Rees — Fri, 06 Feb 2026 14:38:10 +0000

Supplier Burgess Excel has announced the winners of the Burgess Excel Vet Awards 2025, which are designed to celebrate outstanding achievement, dedication and innovation across the UK’s small animal veterinary community. The awards were established in 2020 to recognise individuals and practices demonstrating exceptional commitment to the treatment and welfare of small animals. This year’s winners were selected following a judging process by a panel of veterinary and animal [...]

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RSPCA partners with online Monopoly game

David Rees — Wed, 04 Feb 2026 19:33:11 +0000

The RSPCA has landed a new agreement with software firm Scopely whereby consumers can raise funds for the charity by playing online game Monopoly Go! The Monopoly Go! “Pets Season” will see the developer make a donation to the RSPCA and its US equivalent ASPCA each time a player passes the Go square in the [...]

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PIF hosts business briefing on the pet sector

David Rees — Fri, 30 Jan 2026 09:47:00 +0000

The Pet Industry Federation (PIF) has hosted an executive briefing session for members on the future of the pet sector. Held at Mintel House in London last week, the event featured presentations from consumer research agency Mintel and digital strategy specialists Herd. Attendees heard fresh analysis on evolving consumer behaviour, product innovation, sustainability, digital commerce [...]

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