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Cornwall cat wins national award after miracle survival
Dexter crowned PDSA Pet Survivor of the Year after airgun attack
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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.
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PAW-ping hot! Five top tips for keeping furry friends safe in hot weather
Vet charity PDSA has issued advice to pet owners on how to keep their furry companions safe.
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Rabbits endure a lifetime of lockdown isolation
While many of us may have struggled with isolation during lockdown, sadly hundreds of thousands of rabbits face a lifetime of endless isolation and loneliness says PDSA.
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Vet groups and charities work together to tackle crisis
PDSA, alongside veterinary groups, RSPCA and Blue Cross have joined together to help ensure the UK’s animals are cared for during the coronavirus crisis.
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Paws for traffic: five ways to protect your pets as evenings get darker
This Road Safety Week (15-21 November 2021) a national vet charity is urging pet owners to be aware of the dangers that roads and traffic can pose to our four-legged friends.
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Dog walker saves pet Boxer's life with CPR
A professional dog walker from Nottingham has told of the terrifying moment a Boxer dog in her care suddenly collapsed, an dhow skills from a recent PDSA Pet First Aid course helped save his life.
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Animal welfare organisations warn of brexit public dismay
Thirty-six animal welfare organisations, including PDSA, are warning that the Government risks public dismay if it waters down animal protections in UK law post-Brexit.
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Firework fear: experts urge pet owners to start preparing their furry friends for New Year’s Eve
Vet charity PDSA is urging owners to take preventive action in a bid to reduce the extreme distress and suffering that fireworks can cause for many of our four-legged friends.
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A guide to choosing the perfect small pet
Choose the perfect small pet with our detailed guide on rabbits, guinea pigs, rats, mice, hamsters, gerbils, degus, ferrets and chinchillas. Written by PDSA vets.
