Dechra , a veterinary products company based in Shrewsbury, England, UK, will expand its petfood range to help owners who have pets with ailments such as obesity, arthritis and allergies, according to a news  report .

Ian Page, Dechra CEO, said the company has planned several new products for "companion" animals to build on sales that have risen 6.5% on a like-for-like basis to £23 million (US$37.6 million) yearly.