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Animal Care Auxiliary
Animal Care Auxiliary Our Animal Care Auxiliarys (ACAs) build rapport with our clients, understanding the needs of their pets and providing clinical care. They promote pet wellbeing and support our clinical team to deliver preventive services and treat sick and injured pets of eligible clients. The role supports our PDSA Pet Hospital team, during the night, with taking care of the wellbeing of…
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PDSA save poorly ‘puppy farm’ puppies bought online
Animal lovers looking to buy a puppy in the run-up to Christmas are being encouraged to do their research and steer clear of suspect breeders.
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Why vaccinate? Your questions answered
Our vets have answered some of the most commonly asked questions about vaccinating pets, from when it’s safe for them to go outside to which vaccinations are available.
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Posthumous honour for Australian war dog
A Military Working Dog who served with the Special Air service Regiment (SASR) in Australia has received the animal's VC for his remarkable actions while on duty in Afghanistan, in 2011.
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Euthanasia/putting your pet to sleep - advice video
Deciding to put your pet to sleep is one of the hardest decisions you will make as a pet owner. Watch our video where PDSA vet Fran answers your questions on how to know if it's the right thing to do.
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Winkie - Dickin Medal 1
Carrier pigeon, Winkie, received the first PDSA Dickin Medal from Maria Dickin on 2 December 1943 for the heroic role she played in saving the lives of a downed air crew.
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Q&A: Does my dog need to wear a coat on winter walks?
Despite their fur coats, some dogs feel the cold more than others. Most dogs are usually fine with short periods in the cold, but some definitely need a bit of extra warmth!
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Newcastle animal-lover takes on Great North Run after breaking back
Newcastle animal-lover takes on Great North Run after breaking neck and back
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Microchips reunite families – Roman knows!
Family and pet reunited after four years, thanks to tiny chip
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'Pet poverty' crisis as owners forced into economic hardship
PDSA predicts that there will be as many as 50,000 more pets eligible for its services over the months ahead as a direct result of the pandemic.
