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Cat collars
We recommend leaving your cat collarless – its usually safer and more comfortable for them. Here’s why:
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Contact our Media and PR Centre
Welcome to the PDSA Media and PR Centre, where journalists and researchers can find out all of the latest news and information from the UK’s leading veterinary charity.
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Sam's Story
Sam was rushed to Glasgow Shamrock Street PDSA Pet Hospital for emergency treatment after swallowing an entire corn on the cob.
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DM 80
This year marks 80 years since the PDSA Dickin Medal was first awarded to acknowledge outstanding acts of bravery by animals serving with the Armed Forces or Civil Defence units. Our founder, Maria Dickin CBE, introduced the PDSA Dickin Medal on 2 December 1943, at the height of World War II. A tireless campaigner for animal welfare, Maria Dickin was determined to raise the status of animals in…
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Pet Care Information
Register for Pet Care To register one pet for PDSA Pet Care online, you will need to complete a form with your contact information and your pet’s details (including their name, age, sex, colour, type and breed). You will also need to upload copies of your benefit documents during the online registration process, so we can confirm you are eligible for our services. The benefits you can use to…
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Oreo's story
One-year-old black and white cat, Oreo, miraculously survived a 50-ft fall from the window of a fourth-floor flat that left her life hanging in the balance.
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Brians story
BrianDM 48 Brian - DM 48 Date of award: 29 March 1947 “This patrol dog was attached to a Parachute Battalion of the 13th Battalion Airborne Division. He landed in Normandy with them and, having done the requisite number of jumps, became a fully-qualified Paratrooper.” Brian's story A ‘qualified paratrooper’, Brian, also known as Bing, served with the 13th Battalion Airborne Regiment. When war…
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The cost of owning a cat
It’s easy to forget in all the excitement of getting a new feline friend but it’s important to understand the cost involved in caring for them their entire lives.
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Scooting in cats
Scooting is a word used to explain the act of a cat sitting down and dragging their bottom along the ground. This is usually because of an itch or pain around their anus, caused by:
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Your dog
Being a healthy weight and shape will improve your dog’s quality of life and mental health, and may even help them live longer.
