Research conducted by the Pet Food Manufacturers’ Association (PFMA) in 2018 pet has confirmed a 400,000 rise in the dog population, which now stands at 9 million.

26% of households now own a dog, representing an increase of around 300,000 households!

However, dogs are not the only pets to have moved up the charts. The cat population is at its highest for five years at 8 million. 18% of households own a cat, which equates to 140,000 more cats and 75,000 more households!

• 13 million households (45% of UK households) have a pet
• 600,000 more households have a pet this year
• 5 million households own a cat (75,000 more than last year)
• 6.6 million households own a dog (300,000 more than last year)
• 4.4 million (53%) households with children own a pet
• 28% of UK households with children now own a dog, compared to 24% last year
• 2.3 million families have a child and a dog compared to 2 million last year

Right Place, Right Time

Over £3 billion was spent on pet food last year in the UK alone, which provides a fantastic opportunity for those people looking to enter into a thriving & profitable business.

One of the most successful tried and tested methods of generating customers within a pet food franchise is attending various indoor and outdoor events, as well as activities such as group dog walks, weekly markets, social media and online marketing. Spring has already started and summer is fast approaching meaning lots of shows & fairs are and will be taking place up and down the country, this provides a fabulous opportunity to promote and expand a local pet franchise business in the UK.

If you are looking to start a low-cost business at the right time and in right place, then we would like to hear from you.

Husse UK: Proud to Sponsor

Essex Cat Club Show 2018

Husse UK was proud to sponsor the long established Essex Cat Club All Breed Championship Show (held under Licence and Rules of the GCCF).

The event was held on Saturday 14th April at the White Oak Leisure Centre in Swanley, Kent and attracted over 200 entries. The agenda also included a presentation by Husse UK MD & Vet Dr Majid Rajaby on facts about cat health, diet and nutrition.

South West Sled Dogs

Duke, an old german pointer, alaskan husky and greyhound mix, is part if the South West Sled Team sponsored by Husse and is in preparation for the European championships Sweden in October!

Say hello to us and a great new lifestyle!

Why not explore further the opportunity of owning & running your own Husse pet food franchise? Please contact us about attending one of our no obligation one -to-one discovery meetings over the next few weeks.

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