WITH millions of Brits heading off on holiday this month, it's not just owners preparing for a change in routine. Whether dogs are staying with family, friends, a pet sitter or in kennels, time apart from their owners and unfamiliar surroundings can leave some feeling anxious or unsettled. Dogs Trust's National Dog Survey found that separation anxiety is one of the most commonly reported behavioural issues among UK dogs, highlighting the importance of helping them prepare

FOR Seoul's street cats, the loss of an alley can quickly become a health crisis. Julie Choi, of YongsanCats, explains why rescue must connect fieldwork, veterinary care, foster recovery and adoption - and why the clinic is the middle of that journey, not the end.

A NEWLY opened independent veterinary practice near Newcastle is reporting that the North East is the UK’s Cockapoo capital after an unusually high number of the crossbreed were among its first wave of clients. Harrison Family Vets opened its latest practice in Callerton following a £400,000 investment that has initially created six new jobs.

PET Blood Bank UK has received official approval from the Veterinary Medicines Directorate to launch the UK’s first national cat blood donation service. Its creation marks a significant milestone for the millions of cats across the UK who may one day need a lifesaving blood transfusion. Until now, access to cat blood products has been extremely limited, leaving vets facing a difficult situation when a cat urgently needs a transfusion.

PARK LiFE Pet has launched human-quality crisps made exclusively for dogs. The business, founded by Dragons’ Den hopeful Richard Marles and his wife Libby, has unveiled Dog Friendly Crisps - a roast chicken-flavoured, grain-free snack made from sliced potatoes, hand-cooked in small batches using traditional methods. They contain no added salt, sugar, lactose, or artificial additives.

INDEPENDENT pet retailer Empawrium has announced a major expansion which will include dog day care, soft play and veterinary services. The development will more than quadruple the size of the firm's footprint at its existing site in Alva, Scotland. After recently entering its second year of trading, Empawrium has secured the neighbouring, adjoining unit at its premises.