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PET GAZETTE
Established 2008
Editor Sara Cork sara @ mulberrypublications . co . uk
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Contributing writers John Courteney-Smith , Nigel Baker , Caroline Offord , Nicole Paley
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JULY 2017 CONTENTS
TRADE TALK 5 Breaking news from the pet industry
TRADE TALK AVIAN / REPTILE / AQUATIC 13 Keeping you up to date with the latest stories and events
TALKING POINT 14 Has the internet affected the sale of certain animals ?
CORPORATION TAX 16 A simple guide for small businesses
MULTICAT HOUSEHOLDS 18 Cater to cat lovers with tips from the PFMA
FELINE FRIENDS 20 How to introducing new cats into the home
TREATS 22 Must-stock products to boost your sales
THE SHORTLIST 24 Outstanding retailers nominated for the PetQuip Awards
PRODUCT FOCUS 26 Dedicated household flea control brand continues to grow
EASY CAGE SELLING 28 Carl Pemberton shares his top ten tips
PRODUCT FOCUS 31 Melvyn Driver ’ s innovative pooper scooper
PRODUCT SPOTLIGHT 32 Must-stock pet products for your store
COMPANY PROFILE 34 Cotswold RAW combines fresh ingredients with ‘ countryside common sense ’
REPTILE 36 Expert advice on lighting from John Courteney-Smith MRSB
ISSN 2046-7303 Pet Gazette is published monthly by :
VOICE FROM THE INDUSTRY 38 Nigel Baker , chief executive of the PIF , shares his thoughts
KEEP IT CLEAN 39 The RSPB explains why birds will be searching for water this month
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IDENTIFYING DISEASE 40 Top tips to keep fish healthy
VET GAZETTE
VET NEWS 44 Breaking news from the industry
DOTS LONDON 46 How to help dogs on the street
HEART SURGERY 50 Successfully operating on a dog with a stenotic tricuspid valve
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