Loki's story

PDSA Vets performed life-saving surgery on Loki, a tennis-loving dog, after he swallowed two balls.

Pet of the month T&Cs

Terms and conditions

Win a pet caricature: terms and conditions Employees of PDSA or other companies and organisations associated with the competition, their immediate families and relatives living in an employee’s household, are not eligible to take part. Entrants must be over 18 years of age and GB residents. Prizes will not be awarded if winners cannot prove they meet this criteria. Entrants must warrant that the…

Nels' story

PDSA vets have provided life-saving care for a ten-year-old Border Collie named Nels after he ingested a foil packet of tablets.

Fishguard Triathlon - Sprint

Run, swim and cycle in this sprint distance triathlon to raise funds for poorly pets across the UK

Head tilt in a rabbit

A problem inside the ear or brain is the most common cause of a head tilt in a rabbit. This is because head position is controlled by the balance (vestibular) centre, which sits inside the ear/brain.

Meet Emily Smith

Join us as we catch up with designer Emily Smith to chat about all things animals, art and her inspiration behind the PDSA dog range landing in our charity shops in March 2024.

Our position on the XL Bully ban

XL Bully Statement PDSA’s position on the Dangerous Dogs Act remains unchanged; breed specific legislation is ineffective because any dog can be aggressive. Since the Act was introduced 32 years ago, it has not resulted in a reduction of dog bites or human deaths.   While we agree that urgent action is needed to protect the public from dangerous dogs, we’re disappointed to see the Government…

Bloat (swollen belly) in dogs

Bloat (a swollen belly) is a medical emergency that is often caused by life threatening condition called a GDV. Call your vet immediately if your dog has developed bloat, especially if they are also trying to be sick.