Regulation
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Apr- 2019 -25 April
PIF launches new reptile and small mammal qualification
The Pet Industry Federation (PIF) has announced it has launched a new qualification for looking after small mammals and reptiles.…
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11 April
Butternut Box scolded over ‘home-cooked meals’ claim
Pet food subscription service, Butternut Box has been reprimanded by the Advertising Standards Authority (ASA), over an advert which claimed…
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Mar- 2019 -20 March
VMD lays out preparations for medicinal supply in no-deal Brexit
The Veterinary Medicines Directorate (VMD) has set out detail on the preparations underway to ensure a continued supply of veterinary…
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12 March
Entrepreneur launches platform to ‘stamp out’ puppy farms
Australian entrepreneur Jaryd Koenisgmann, 25, has launched myNewPet, a world-first, end-to-end pet classified platform with the mission to counter puppy…
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Feb- 2019 -21 February
Welsh pet shops could be banned from selling kittens and puppies
Welsh ministers are to put plans into consultation over a ban for the sale of puppies and kittens in the…
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19 February
Home dog boarders ‘fear new rules will force them out of business’
An animal trades insurance specialist has said dog daycare and home boarding businesses across England are worried for their livelihoods…
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15 February
Dog food brands missing ‘key nutritional information’ on labels
Research into 20 leading dog food brands and examining nutritional values has found many fail to list salt and carbohydrate…
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Jan- 2019 -31 January
Vetpol to launch as trainer and regulator of SQPs
Forum site Vetpol will be launching as a new regulator of SQPs (suitably qualified persons) in 2019 and has already…
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16 January
French Bulldog and Pug puppies most illegally imported breeds
French Bulldogs and Pugs top the list of dog breeds vets most commonly suspected of being imported illegally into the…
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15 January
Over 400 VNs removed from register for non-payment
The Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons (RCVS) removed 450 veterinary nurses from the register for non-payment of their annual renewal…
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