Taiwan to launch a new government department for pets this month

Author: David Palacios Rubio The new section in the country’s Council of Agriculture will manage all aspects of pets’ lives “from birth to death” amid a boom in the local market. The government said that the new department will oversee the whole industry, from pet food to grooming, training, pet-sitting, and pet insurance. “There are about […]

Russia compromises to ease imports after SOS call from local pet industry

Source: [ GlobalPets ] Author: [ David Palacios Rubio ] Official figures presented during a recent industry meeting show that pet food imports are decreasing by 20% against last year. In a meeting held by the Federal Service for Veterinary and Phytosanitary Surveillance (Rosselhoznadzor, RSN), head Sergey Dankvert stated that the regulator is ready to propose rules to simplify […]

4 Easter pet safety tips to save clients from holiday disaster

With Easter just around the corner, now is the ideal time to remind clients and about the dangers presented to pets by this holiday. According to a press release from BluePearl Specialty and Emergency Pet Hospital, their clinics see an incredible 321% increase in chocolate toxicity cases during Easter each year.1 In addition, the National […]

38th World Veterinary Association Congress

The World Veterinary Association (WVA) is delighted to announce and to invite you to the 38th World Veterinary Association Congress (WVAC2023) that will take place in Taipei, Taiwan on April 26-29, 2023. Take this opportunity to enhance your continuing education in veterinary science, to meet colleagues from all over the world, and visit the wonderful […]

World Veterinary Day 2022 recognizes veterinary resilience

orld Veterinary Day on April 30, 2022 is an opportunity to recognize and celebrate all the contributions veterinarians make to the health of animals. The theme this year is “strengthening veterinary resilience.” 1 The World Veterinary Association (WVA) first created World Veterinary Day in 2000 as an annual celebration of the veterinary profession and the hard […]

Hill’s and Vet-AI in preventive health collaboration

Paul Imrie Nutrition firm working with veterinary technology company, alongside third investor, aims to allow development of artificial intelligence-powered tech solutions for veterinary practices. A three-way collaboration has been agreed to develop future artificial intelligence (AI)-powered technology for use in veterinary practices. Hill’s Pet Nutrition and veterinary technology company Vet-AI have entered into a strategic […]

Australia’s largest feline festival returns

In 2021, Australians owned an estimated 4.9 million pet cats with a staggering 24 per cent obtained during the pandemic. With a new wave of passionate feline families in our midst, the return of the Melbourne Cat Lovers Show couldn’t be better timed. Almost three years since the last event was staged, organisers have landed […]

Vets4Pets clients help Ukraine fund hit £200,000 mark

Paul Imrie Clients at Vets4Pets have helped to raise more than £100,000 through an online fund-raiser to help pets and people impacted by the war in Ukraine. The money has been added to the £100,000 already pledged by the Pets at Home Group, which includes Vets4Pets, Companion Care, The Groom Room and the Pets at Home store […]

Pet population in Italy grows and boosts nutrition sales

Author: David Palacios Rubio 12.2 million households bought dog and cat food in 2021, about 1 million more than the previous year. Dog and cat food purchases increased by more than 7% in the offline channel. New data from Zoomark and the Italian Association for Pet Feeding and Care (ASSALCO) revealed that the turnover of the […]

Insights on the Pet Care Global Market to 2030 – Rising Demand for Premium Pet Care Products is Driving Growth

NEWS PROVIDED BY: Research and Markets DUBLIN, June 3, 2022 /PRNewswire/ — The “Pet Care Market Size, Share & Trends Analysis Report by Pet Types (Dog, Cat, Fish, Bird), by Type (Products, Services, Food), by Region, and Segment Forecasts, 2022-2030” report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com’s offering. The global pet care market size is expected to reach USD 232.14 billion by 2030. The year 2020 […]