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Vet charity wants to find and fix the UK's fattest pets

Vet charity PDSA is appealing for the UK’s fattest pets to enrol in a national pet slimming competition. The call comes as stats reveal up to half of UK pets (46% of dogs, 34% of cats and 30% of rabbits)* are believed to be overweight or obese.

Warning as Alabama Rot claims Manchester victim

Vets from charity PDSA are warning dog owners to take extra care when out walking after a fatal case of Alabama Rot was confirmed in Manchester.

Order of Merit search and rescue charlie

Border Collie Charlie receives the PDSA Order of Merit for lifetime service

Climbing Ben Nevis in memory of Jake

In July 2025, Daniel and Rebecca took on the challenge to climb Ben Nevis, the highest mountain in the UK, in memory of their beloved dog, Jake.

Jorgie Porter takes her pooch for a PDSA PetCheck

Actress and model Jorgie Porter gave a boost to our PetCheck tour after taking her pooch along for a pet 'MOT'.

Dog left extremely ill after contracting Lyme Disease from tick-bite

Lakeland Terrier cross Brad, from Somercotes, Derbyshire, became extremely ill after contracting suspected Lyme Disease from ticks on a hedgehog in his owners’ garden.