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Hero dog Leuk receives PDSA Dickin Medal
A French Navy Commando dog has today (23 April) received the highest honour available for animals – the PDSA Dickin Medal – for his life-saving actions while on duty.
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How to clip your dog’s nails
Follow our vets' step by step guide to clipping your dog’s nails.
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Our position on the XL Bully ban
XL Bully Statement PDSA’s position on the Dangerous Dogs Act remains unchanged; breed specific legislation is ineffective because any dog can be aggressive. Since the Act was introduced 32 years ago, it has not resulted in a reduction of dog bites or human deaths. While we agree that urgent action is needed to protect the public from dangerous dogs, we’re disappointed to see the Government…
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Clive
Medical Detection Dog, Clive, received the PDSA Order of Merit in July 2022 for his life-changing devotion and constant companionship to his owner.
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PDSA Order of Merit
Order of MeritFor outstanding devotion
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Guinea Pig Awareness Week
We’ve come together with other animal charities from around the country to support the first ever Guinea Pig Awareness Week from 22 to 28 March 2021.
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Barra
Barra posthumously received the PDSA Order of Merit for outstanding devotion to duty and service to society as a Search and Recovery dog across the UK between 2011 and 2022.
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Inca PDSA Commendation Recipient
Thanks to Inca’s amazing sense of smell, owner Colleen was prompted to seek a life-saving diagnosis.
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Canine communication: recognising stress in your dog
Our dogs tend to tell us how they are feeling through their body language, but sometimes it can be easy to miss the signs. We’re looking at how Kendal Shepherd’s ladder of communication can help owners.
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National award for hero Police Dog
German Shepherd Axle receives PDSA Commendation after tackling armed criminal.
