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  • The Diligent

    The Diligent Date of Award: 12 January 1945 "For being the pioneer dog in locating buried air-raid victims while serving with a PDSA Rescue Squad." Read Beauty's story Date of Award: 1945 "For locating many air-raid victims during the blitz of 1940" Read RIP's story Date of Award: 1949 "Served on HMS Amethyst during the Yagtse Incident, disposing of many rats though wounded by a shell blast.…

  • Drooling in Rabbits

    Healthy rabbits don’t drool/dribble - if you notice your rabbit drooling, it’s likely that something is wrong. Often, the drooling itself isn’t obvious - keep a look out for wet fur and hair loss around their mouth and chin.

  • PDSA Order of Merit for UK’s oldest known working Mountain Rescue Search Dog

    Border Collie Skye receives ‘Animal OBE’ for a lifetime of outstanding devotion.

  • Landmine Detection Rat receives animals’ George Cross

    A landmine detection rat, whose work in Cambodia has transformed the lives of the country’s citizens, has been awarded the PDSA Gold Medal* for his life-saving bravery and devotion to duty

  • First aid for burns

    Always take your pet to your vet for a burn, no matter what size.

  • Who keeps the dog after a breakup?

    PDSA Vet Nurse Shauna Walsh is on hand for pet owners wondering who keeps the dog after a breakup.

  • Why do dogs eat poo?

    Unfortunately (for us!), many dogs enjoy the taste of poo, and eating it (coprophagia) is a very normal dog behaviour. Contrary to popular belief, if your dog eats poo, it’s unlikely to be because of a health problem or something missing from their diet.

  • Kiltwalk

    Take a challenge and tackle the Kiltwalk for PDSA, helping to raise funds for sick and vulnerable pets.

  • Theo - Dickin Medal 64

    On their first tour of duty together, Royal Army Veterinary Corps Arms and Explosive Search Dog Theo, and his handler Lance Corporal Liam Tasker, were the one of the most successful Military Working Dog teams of the whole Afghanistan conflict.

  • How To Clean Your Cat’s Ears

    It’s not necessary to clean your cat’s ears unless you’ve been asked to by your vet. However, you should check your cat’s ears regularly, and contact your vet if you notice any problems.