A PET nutrition brand is calling on dog owners to treat their companions as athletes through its range of performance-driven food. Nulo - which is backed by elite athletes Simone Biles, the Olympic gold medal-winning US gymnast, and Team GB skeleton star Matt Weston - now has its range of dog food exclusively available nationwide through Pets at Home. Additional ranges are set to follow.

NATURAL VetCare has returned to the UK pet supplements category with a fully rebuilt, vet-formulated range designed to support the growing shift from reactive treatment to proactive, daily wellbeing. Backed by AB Agri and Associated British Foods, the relaunch - which happened just before Crufts - introduces a portfolio of clinically formulated supplements for dogs developed using proven ingredients at active inclusion levels.

Nominations are now open for this year’s UK School Dog of the Year Awards. There is growing evidence that dogs can reduce anxiety, improve behaviour and support learning. And the awards highlight their role in transforming pupil wellbeing, confidence and engagement – whether by reassuring nervous readers, offering calm companionship or giving other forms of support.

THE police and two leading equine welfare charities have joined forces to help cut collisions and near-misses involving horses on rural roads. A collection of short, practical films shot in the South West explain exactly how riders, handlers and drivers can share the roads safely and what the Highway Code really means for equine road users.

CHARITY Pet Blood Bank UK is excited to announce that CVS Vets is returning as the sponsor of its annual awards. The Heart of Pet Blood Bank Award seeks to recognise inspiring people, practices, and dogs who go the extra mile to support the charity. With nomination categories that align with the charity’s core values, the awards offer an opportunity for those who contribute to the lifesaving work of Pet Blood Bank UK to be celebrated for their efforts.

NUTRAVET, a leading provider of veterinary strength health products, has launched its latest innovation for animal dental care. Nutraplaque purée for cats is designed to support daily oral hygiene by helping to reduce and control plaque, soften and control tartar, and freshen breath. February is Pet Dental Health Month, an annual reminder of the importance of oral care for animals at every stage of life.