Flood safety for pets

If you live in an area prone to flooding or if it rains a lot more than usual, it can cause a lot of disruption and danger for you, your family, and your pets.

Eligibility FAQ's

Day in the life with Vet Nurse Lucy

I started out as a Veterinary Care Assistant (VCA) at PDSA. When I heard about the student nurse programme that PDSA runs, I asked my colleague to run through it with me. This is where my interested in nursing grew, so when the opportunity came up, I applied for the position and began my training as a Vet Nurse.

First Aid for pets

Read our vets’ advice on animal first aid. Knowing what to do in an emergency can be the difference between life and death.

PAW Report a decade on – the UK’s largest pet wellbeing survey marks milestone year

PDSA warns of worrying rise in obesity and deepening behavioural problems in the face of Covid-19.

Working from home as a PDSA Vet Nurse

PDSA staff all over the country are social distancing in our Pet Hospitals, meaning many in our teams are now working from home. PDSA Vet Nurse Rachel tells us how she’s been adapting to a new way of working.

Guinea pigs as pets

Considering a guinea pig as a pet? Learn about their lifespan, sleeping habits, ideal diet , how much space they need, how to handle them, and common health issues.

Dog neutering: a guide to castration and spaying

Neutering’ is an operation to remove the testicles or ovaries from a dog. Most dogs can be neutered from 6 months old.

Remembering Pets

Remember your much loved petDonate to PDSA in their memory

Looking after small pets

Advice from our vets about how to take care of small pets like rats, gerbils and chinchillas