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Latest Industry News - 5th March 2010

(click above to view the latest news in the industry)

 

Some of the stories

Petindex Brings Back Sunday Opening By Popular Demand
Care Homes And Domestic Pets Bill

Zoo Russia Professional 2010 – beyond expectations
New laws being considered in the county of Los Angeles

 


Industry News - February 2010

 

26th February

Acorn Pet Centres Sale Secures 153 Jobs
Wales Takes Lead In Companion Animal Welfare

10 Years Of Pet Travel Scheme PETS
● Sprenger Equestrian products

 

11th February

UQ research eyes off colourful reef fish
UK Cat and Dog Population Larger Than Thought

Introducing Australia's most interactive and feature rich website for pet owners and businesses.
Pet Industry Association NEWS

KKR acquires Pets at Home

 

 

6th February

PM weighs in on centres debate
Interzoo 2010: Keep an eye on the exhibition targets!

HILLS HAS GROWTH IN AUSTRALIA WHILE DROPPING IN USA, JAPAN AND RUSSIA

 


 

 

Industry News - January 2010

 

28th January 2010

Pet Industry Association Trade Show and Conference – New Zealand
Change to law makes veterinarians responsible for reporting abuse

Pet Industry Association NEWS

Rhode Island USA to ban alligators, crocodiles, pythons and boas

CASCO Group Inc. Joins North American Pet Products

 

22nd January 2010

FDA Health Alert for Merrick Beef Filet Squares Dog Treats
ARLINGTON — Those who sell exotic pets

Pet Industry Association NEWS

Cold Temps Cause Problems for Florida’s Tropical Fish

FISH DIAGNOSTIC SERVICE AT BASSLEER BIOFISH!!!!

 

7th January 2010

Could dogs have prevented Umar Farouk AbdulMutallab from boarding a plane
Bank Error Costs Retailers

The industry’s major players meet at Interzoo 2010

Luxury resort is strictly for pets

Fish, like humans, despise a free-loader: study

 

 2nd January 2010

Pet owners are being urged not to stuff their dogs like a Christmas turkey this festive season.
EIGHT out of 10 Australians grow up with a pet

A 42-year-old West Australian woman has been charged with animal cruelty for brutally killing a family's elderly dog.

Pets at Home UK attracts bids from private equity firms

HERE'S another of the Mafia's trademark

 

 


 

 

Industry News - December 2009

 

23rd December 2009

Pet owners are being urged not to stuff their dogs like a Christmas turkey this festive season.
EIGHT out of 10 Australians grow up with a pet

A 42-year-old West Australian woman has been charged with animal cruelty for brutally killing a family's elderly dog.

Pets at Home UK attracts bids from private equity firms

HERE'S another of the Mafia's trademark

 

 

17th December 2009

Pet Shops should not feel guilty
Thieves could be targeting the pets of Sydney’s Inner West

Proposed new laws - RSPCA Victoria

Pet Fashion Week NY

Australian retail sales

 


 

 

Industry News - November 2009

 

 26th November 2009

Pet Industry Association NEWS

PIJAC

Pet food exhibitors to check in early at Interzoo 2010

FDA approves first human insulin for veterinary use

 

 18th November 2009

NSW retailers fight Draft Centres Policy

THollywood actress and PETA dumping unvaccinated puppies

Micro Pets

 

 10th November 2009

Pets World Receives Reprieve

The Pet Industry Association & Interzoo Germany

Dogs ‘Smell Out’ Cancer

Pet Numbers Still Growing, But May Finally be at Their Glass Ceiling

 


 

Industry News - October 2009

 

28th October 2009

Animals (Regulation of Sale) Bill 2008

 


 

Industry News - September 2009

 

24th September 2009

Negligent dog and cat breeders face Strict Penalties under New Code

Third Annual Paws & Claws awards

Pet Industry Association NEWS

 


 

Industry News - August 2009

 

26th August 2009

A NIGERIAN scam selling fake puppies and kittens
● Mars Fishcare has signed a management

● Alcan Packaging

Pet Industry Association NEWS

 

12th August 2009

Pet South America 2009 sets a new attendance record with more than 26 thousand attendees
Case against Petland dismissed Plaintiffs claimed company conspired to sell sick puppies

New York Goes to the Dogs  - Pet Fashion Week New York

Pet Industry Association NEWS

Merck and Schering-Plough Shareholders Back Merger

 

5th August 2009

In the US Wal-Mart Banking on Pets
Merck Selling Stake in Animal Venture

In the US – first quarter Pet Food results

Pet Industry Association NEWS

No Applaws For Pet Food Ad

 


 

Industry News - July 2009

 

29th July 2009

Popular television vet Dr Katrina Warren to host 2009 Manly ‘Dogs Day Out’. Woof!
Pets at Home groomed for £700m float

EARTHQUAKE IN ABRUZZO: GIUNTINI OFFERED 30 DOG KENNELS

Pet Industry Association NEWS

New Products

 

22nd July 2009

● Pet Valu could expand throughout Canada under $143M sale to private-equity firm

New Stem Cell Technology Combats Arthritis

Florida Issuing Permits to Hunt Pythons in the Everglades

Pet Industry Association NEWS

Classifieds

 

15th July 2009

UQ Study Reduces Euthanasia Rates of Cats

Dogs in home units make financial sense

New Microchipping Laws

Changes to Employment Law, What this means for Employers

ARE YOU EXHIBITING AT THE PIAA 2009 PET EXPO?

Classifieds

 

8th July 2009

New Microchipping Laws

Changes to Employment Law, What this means for Employers

Pet Industry Association NEWS

ARE YOU EXHIBITING AT THE PIAA 2009 PET EXPO?

 


Industry News - June 2009

 

25th June 2009

Leading garden, pet and leisure trade show Glee

AQUARAMA 2009: GLITTERING SUCCESS IN THE FACE OF ADVERSITY

Deductible Dogs: Can you claim your dog

Pet Industry Association NEWS

ARE YOU EXHIBITING AT THE PIAA 2009 PET EXPO?

 

17th June 2009

Pet industry to grow this year, US research predicts

● ACT: Reduced Price Microchipping Day this Sunday

Pet owners turn to web for answers, says APPA survey

Pet Industry Association NEWS

UK’s Pet Care Forum Cancelled

 

10th June 2009

● Pet food withdrawn after mystery illness

First Cancer Drug approved for dogs

Rare Blue Parrot Back from the Brink of Extinction

Pet Industry Association NEWS

California Spay/Neuter Bill Fails in Senate

 

4th June 2009

● Pets World Stores going into Receivership

Cat-food irradiation banned as pet theory proved

OFI HONOURS ULRICH GLASER SR. WITH OFI AWARD

New management treatment for diabetic dogs and cats

Zoomark already looking to the future - 2011

 


Industry News - May 2009

 

May 27th 2009

● AQIS RAIDS SYDNEY AQUARIUMS

Nutro Products announces recall of dry cat foods

US - Window into the Pet Economy

Zoomark International beat new records

Five-cent piece may be scrapped by Royal Mint

 

May 20th 2009

● New Nutrafin Max range

● Designing new suburbs for pets

Nonnative Wildlife Invasion Prevention Act

Pet Industry Association NEWS

Pet Food Market Growth In Tough Times

 

May 13th 2009

● HK manufacturer falsely advertises Aussie product as its own

John Stanley - "Walk the Customer's Journey - TIP 3

● US: Mars Petcare to close three plants

Pet Industry Association NEWS

Pet Industry debate appears on ABC's Stateline - Friday 8th May

US study reveals animals just wanna have fun

 

May 6th 2009

DPI Notice to all traders and hobbyists of aquarium fish in NSW

John Stanley - "Walk the Customer's Journey - TIP 2

● US: PIJAC fights California Bill to ban swap meets, flea markets, outdoor public sales

Pet Industry Association NEWS

Pet Industry debate to appear on ABC's Stateline

Castle Hill Reptile Show attracts large crowds

● US: AVMA revises policy on mandatory spay/neuter of pets

 


 

 

Industry News - April 2009

 

April 29th 2009

SWINE FLU: Pet Industry Association warns businesses to act now

John Stanley - "Walk the Customer's Journey - TIP 1

● PetExpo Accomodation

Pet Industry Association NEWS

US: Petsmart acquires Animal Planet Licensing Deal

UK's Ultimate Pet Show this weekend

● Bylaw to control rabies outbreak in Bali

 

April 22nd 2009

Australian Aquarium Magazine ceases publishing

● John Stanley - Smart Retailing - TIP 4

Australian and NZ exhibitors at Zoomark

Pet Industry Association NEWS

On Anzac Day, Dogs NSW remembers loyal dogs of wartime

RX Direct acquires Sydney Drug Stores shares

 

 

April 15th 2009

● NEW OWNERS FOR AQUARIUM INDUSTRIES

● John Stanley - Smart Retailing - TIP 3

Only one month to go till Zoomark '09

Pet Industry Association NEWS

Obama choice of puppy draws mixed reactions

Be weed wise with your aquarium or pond, says DPI

 

 

April 8th 2009

Veterinary Industry Guide to Workplace Safety now available

● John Stanley - Smart Retailing - TIP 2

● Step Up: Parrots & People Learning Together - with Barbara Heidenreich

Pet Industry Association NEWS

Easter chocolate toxic for dogs

Research shows consumers prefer food in shaped cans

 

April 1st 2009

Safety of Irradiated Pet (Cat) Foods

● John Stanley - Smart Retailing - TIP 1

● VIC: FOR THE FOUR LEGGED DAY

Pet Industry Association NEWS

Special screening to raise money for animals with cancer

NSW Cavy upcoming show dates poster

 


 

 

Industry News - March 2009

 

March 25th 2009

● Pets encouraged to holiday in NSW

● US: Maine bill to increase breeder fees

● Interzoo prepares for 2010

Cats, dogs, and Tim Tams

CIPS'09 already 85% of booths booked!

 

March 18th 2009

● Highlights from WA PetExpo 09!

● Stewart shaves for charity!

● Singapore: Free hamster giveaway backfires

Pet Industry Association NEWS

Wildlife smuggling a growing problem in WA, says DEC

NT: Hungry python gobbles up pet dog

 

March 12th 2009

The WA PetExpo is THIS WEEKEND!

● See John Stanley at the WA PetExpo 09!

● Letter to the editor

Pet Industry Association NEWS

Innotek Brand Availability Change

Avoiding allergic reactions to pets

 

March 4th 2009

● QLD: Council considers controversial bird ban following noise complaints

● New Chinese food safety law receives mixed reactions

● Sydney smuggler caught with 44 reptiles in luggage

Pet Industry Association NEWS

Great expectations for Zoomark '09

 


 

 
 

 

Industry News - February 2009

 

 

February 25th 2009

US: Legislation introduced to combat primate attacks

WA: Exotic pest poses threat to native tortoises

RSPCA confronts the dangers of animal hoarding

Pet Industry Association NEWS

Survey reveals popular flea and tick products in the US

 

February 18th 2009

Scholarship recipient keen to be part of RSPCA trial

Meet with your local MP

Bush Fire Donations

Dogs Life sheds light on pets in pet shop debate

 

February 12th 2009 -

BUSH FIRE DONATIONS

Pet Industry Association NEWS

Bush Fire Donations

VIC: Pets and wildlife population threatened by ferocious bushfires

 

February 4th 2009 -

NSW Pet Shops get a visit from the RSPCA

Boolarra Fish Farm survives blazing fires

Bush Fire Donations

RSPCA WA considers selling refuge pets through pet stores

 
 
 
 

Industry News - January 2009

January 28th 2009

QLD: RSPCA re-homes pets through pet stores

QLD: Councils to introduce mandatory cat registration and microchipping

Dogs NSW celebrates Australian dogs

Pet Industry Association NEWS

NSW: Snakes slither into the suburbs

 

January 21st 2009

High number of pets killed on Tassie roads

Pet food company uses kiosk to educate owners

Pet Industry Association NEWS

Attacks fuel dog law debate

 

January 14th 2009 -

US: PETA puts pressure on PetSmart to stop selling live animals

Pet Industry Association NEWS

RSPCA Animals and Human Health Seminar

Regulating the pet food industry

 

January 7th 2009 -

US: AVMA warns public against Internet scams

US: Wal-Mart shoppers shift from credit to cash

Pet Industry Association NEWS

American retailers still optimistic despite economic doom and gloom

 
     

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