PIONEERING technology from animal diagnostics leader MI:RNA can detect disease before clinical signs appear, providing pet owners and farmers with early health insights while also guiding veterinary conversations and care. GONE are the days when wait and see was an acceptable strategy for our pets' health. In 2026, a more proactive approach is being taken. We are entering an era where advanced diagnostic science has the potential to move into our homes with the support of c

LITPET, a multi award-winning UK-based company, has launched its range of supplements based on herbal Traditional Chinese Medicine in a new paste format. LitPet's new Meaty Mix is a series of functional nutritional pastes for cats and dogs, designed as daily supplements to target specific wellness needs.

PET health brand Nutravet has released findings from a 30-day comprehensive study to demonstrate the efficacy of its Nutraquin joint support chews. Research indicates that up to 35% of all dogs will be affected by joint stiffness at some point in their lives, impacting their mobility, comfort and quality of life.   Nutravet  conducted a mobility survey in collaboration with VidiVet, as part of their ongoing focus on delivering proven results of their products. 

THE good people of Kotor, Montenegro, on the Adriatic Coast, think the best thing that ever happened to the town was when cats decided to jump ship and make the medieval town their own. WHEN the cats abandoned their shipboard duties of keeping mice and rats away from the food stores and snuck ashore more than a century ago, they quickly adjusted to life on land and set about dispatching Kotor’s rodent population.

NEW data has revealed a surge in cases of dogs suffering from stress, suggesting 2025 was the most anxious year for canines. Research from pet insurer Waggel and digital vet platform Joii found 1,951 cases of anxious dogs in 2023 compared with 3,722 last year. Experts believe so-called ‘emotional contagion’ may be behind the rise. This occurs when dogs pick up on and mirror the rising levels of stress and anxiety in their owners.

A PET health brand founded by vets and backed by Dragons Den stars has launched its latest breakthrough in canine oral care. OMNI's Dual-Texture Dental Sticks - developed by its veterinary team - combines a new IP protected design with PlaqBlast technology. Designed to make daily oral care easier as well as being calorie controlled, the unique sticks feature a hard, multi grooved outer shell designed to gently scrub away plaque and debris from the gumline.