The Competition and Markets Authority has this week announced sweeping reforms to the UK’s veterinary sector, introducing legally binding measure aimed at driving down prices and increasing transparency for the nation’s pet owners. Vet prescription fees will be capped at £21 as part of the new crackdown...

The British Veterinary Association, which represents more than 19,000 individual vets across the UK, welcomes the majority of the CMA measures, particularly those designed to improve transparency and consumer choice...

Fresh dog food company Butternut Box has partnered with a biotechnology firm to incorporate MiAlgae – an Omega 3 rich, fish-free ingredient upcycled from nutrient-dense Scottish whisky by-products – into its vegetarian meal option ‘Ready Steady Veggie’...

Global animal housing and cabinetry provider CASCO Pet has announced the launch of CAREKennels, its new veterinary clinical housing range designed to provide an accessible, cost-competitive and significantly quieter alternative to stainless-steel cages...

Burgess Excel is expanding its small animal portfolio with the launch of new products designed to support the natural behaviours and nutritional needs of small animals...

Dog owners are being urged to “listen more carefully” to their pets amid warnings that thousands could be suffering in silence from undiagnosed injuries...

Henry Wag has launched of two striking new colourways within its ever popular dog drying range. The introduction of Purple and Red expands the existing Grey collection, giving retailers more choice while maintaining the trusted performance that has made the Henry Wag drying products a favourite among dog owners...

Spring walks are one of the highlights of the year for dog owners, but they often come with one unpleasant surprise. Many dogs suddenly start rolling enthusiastically in fox poo, mud and other strong smells found in parks and countryside areas...

A new study from the Royal Veterinary College has revealed that three popular designer Poodle-crossbreeds (Doodles) – Cockapoos, Labradoodles and Cavapoos – often display higher levels of undesirable behaviour than their purebred parent breeds...