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.

WINNERS of the Burgess Excel Vet Awards 2025 have been announced. Now in their sixth year, the awards celebrate outstanding achievement, dedication and innovation across the UK’s small animal veterinary community. They were established in 2020 to recognise individuals and practices demonstrating exceptional commitment to the treatment and welfare of small animals.

A ROMANIAN animal shelter is calling on UK dog lovers to help support its work tackling the country’s stray dog crisis. Speranta Shelter, based in Bucharest, is expanding its mission of rescuing, re-homing and rehabilitating strays with a sterilisation campaign and education programmes for children and adults. And it is also appealing for dog lovers in the UK to support its remote-adoption scheme, which helps fund care for dogs in Romania.

Dr Franscisco Gomez explains why he wrote The Pet Eye Guide.

THE scale of pet homelessness has risen to worrying new heights in the last five years. The data highlights a growing number of pets being surrendered, as the cost-of-living crisis pushes more UK families to make painful choices. Now, to help tackle the growing issue, Blue Cross has launched its Christmas appeal.