Vet's urgent advice to dog owners ahead of major September change

NewsUK NewsDogsThere is free help for worried dog owners00:53, 29 Aug 2026A vet has urged dog owners to be on alert for seven key signs of changes next month.‌As children head back to school, dogs are in for a very different September. After six weeks of constant company - with games, noises, car rides and extra belly rubs - many will suddenly be left thinking: where has everyone gone? And why is the house so quiet?‌Experts at pet health brand Pooch & Mutt say the abrupt shift from summer chaos to term-time routine can leave dogs feeling anxious and unsettled. To help owners and dogs deal with this massive change, Dr Linda Simon, resident vet at Pooch & Mutt has shared what owners can do.‌She explained: "Back‑to‑school season is a classic time for dogs to feel out of sorts. They’ve spent w