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Charity warns of impact of proposed changes to veterinary care
PDSA, the UK’s largest charity providing free and low cost veterinary care to pets of those most in need, is warning of potential negative implications for pets and owners, if some proposed changes to veterinary care are given the go-ahead.
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Animal VC for heroic British military dog
‘Incredible’ Mali receives prestigious PDSA Dickin Medal
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'Animal OBE' for devoted Police Horses
Prestigious PDSA Order of Merit awarded for their lifetime service
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Top honour for WWII hero dog
A US Army dog who protected the lives of his platoon during the invasion of Sicily in 1943, has been posthumously awarded the PDSA Dickin Medal* – widely known as the animal equivalent of the Victoria Cross.
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PDSA Order of Merit awarded to five outstanding dogs for exceptional devotion to duty and service to society
Vet charity PDSA has honoured five outstanding dogs with the prestigious PDSA Order of Merit at a special ceremony in London.
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British Fire Service dog receives PDSA Medal for lifetime of service
Britain’s longest-serving Fire Investigation Dog has been awarded a prestigious PDSA Medal for his unwavering devotion to duty and service to society during his 11-year career.
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CMA October 2025 Announcement – PDSA Statement
Chief Veterinary Officer, Steve Howard said: “We welcome this report and its aim to make veterinary care easier to access, transparent and more affordable.
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Pioneering RAF Police Dog to receive Animals’ Victoria Cross
Retired RAF Police Dog, Hertz, has received the prestigious PDSA Dickin Medal for his life-saving devotion to duty, protecting British and Allied troops while serving in Afghanistan, in 2013.
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Kitten falls victim to latest vaccination crisis
A tiny eight-month-old kitten, named Mr Meowgi, is one heart-breaking example of a pet who fell victim to a deadly disease that could have been prevented by a simple vaccine.
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PDSA warns of risk to pet welfare
Leading veterinary charity PDSA is warning that the continuing trend of owners doing no pre-purchase research before acquiring a pet is risking the long term health and welfare of millions of animals.
