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New partnership with Sykes cottages to benefit PDSA
Sykes Cottages has announced a new charity partnership with PDSA, the UK’s leading vet charity.
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How to muzzle train your dog
Muzzle training should be done at your dog’s pace, in several short sessions over a few weeks.
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Pets in lets: Top tips for renting with pets
We’re undoubtedly a nation of pet lovers, with our 2022 PAW Report findings showing a whopping 52% of UK adults own a pet. Despite this, many tenants are still faced with the challenge of finding a home that will welcome their furry family members; in 2020, only 7% of landlords advertised their property as suitable for pets (GOV.UK). Finding it too difficult to secure pet-friendly accommodation, many pet owners are left with no choice but to give up their four-legged friends - a truly heart-breaking outcome.
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XL Bully Ban: The facts PDSA Vet explains what the Government announcement means to owners and the general public
On 15 September 2023, Prime Minister, Rishi Sunak, announced plans for the ‘American XL Bully’ dogs to be added to the banned breed list.
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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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PAW Report reveals new pet ownership challenges emerging post-pandemic
The 2022 PDSA Animal Wellbeing (PAW) Report has been released, analysing the impact of two turbulent years of the COVID-19 pandemic on the UK’s pets.
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PDSA Treat
TreatCaring for sick and injured pets Treatment in our Pet Hospitals We have 48 Pet Hospitals across the UK, where our wonderful vet teams treat pets and save lives, every single day. We believe that no pet should suffer because of their owner's financial situation. That's why PDSA was founded and it's the reason we've been working with the pets of people in need for over 100 years. About our…
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Where should I get a dog from?
Where should I get a dog from? Here's what we recommend at PDSA
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Persian
Persians aren’t usually highly active cats and may display occasional bursts of energy rather than regular ones.
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Siamese
They are well known for being loudly vocal and are often very affectionate with humans, enjoying nothing more than curling up in their owners lap.