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.

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.

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.

A STUDY has revealed for the first time the extent of the devastating impact of plastic pollution on livestock, humans and the wider environment on the Kenyan island of Lamu. The study was carried out by members of the Revolution Plastics Institute at The University of Portsmouth in collaboration with The Donkey Sanctuary, The Flop Flopi Project and the Kenyan Marine and Fisheries Research Institute.

THE owner of Sausage Dog Box has launched a new company called BreedFit by Surgery Suit, which creates post op recovery wear and compatible absorbent pads for pets in tailored breed-specific sizing. The innovative GOTS-certified organic cotton and OEKO-TEX Bamboo recovery garments are non-toxic and hypoallergenic to cater for pets with sensitive skin.

PET Blood Bank UK has issued an urgent appeal for dogs across the country to donate blood as supplies drop to critically low levels. The charity needs to collect 800 units before Christmas to ensure no dog is left without lifesaving blood this winter. With the colder and busier period of the year settling in, Pet Blood Bank has seen a sharp drop in appointments and an 18% fall in new donor registrations.

A PET food company backed by investors on Dragon’s Den has appointed a new canine behaviourist to help support dog owners and their anxious pets. Nico Joiner has joined the team at Omni Pet, which produces allergy-friendly, healthy food. He now leads the firm’s free behaviour consultation service, which offers tailored, one-to-one guidance to help overcome challenges such as separation anxiety, noise reactivity, travel stress, and fear of fireworks.