Twighlight and Calypso's story

Four-month-old kittens Twilight and Calypso were taken to Cardiff PDSA Pet Hospital, The Marian and Christina Ionescu Centre, for life-changing surgery after contracting cat flu.

Do dogs and cats feel grief? What are the symptoms?

Just like us, our pets can sometimes feel grief at the loss of a person they are close to or the loss of a furry friend. Read our advice on symptoms and how to help.

Permethrin toxicity in cats

Permethrin is a chemical used to treat fleas. It’s safe to use on dogs but is extremely poisonous for cats. Common symptoms of permethrin poisoning include drooling, acting strangely, twitching and fitting.

How many pets are there in the UK?

How many pets are there in the UK? Here's our breakdown of the UK's pet population.

Eligibility FAQ's

English Angora

Angora rabbits are usually very sociable and good natured.

Vet Q&A: keeping pets and kids calm during lockdown

Since Coronavirus has turned our lives upside down, there have been a lot of changes to get used to. We don’t know how long this situation is going to last so we’re here to help things go as smoothly as possible for everyone – people and their pets!

Maltese

Maltese are very bright, friendly and affectionate.

Dog left extremely ill after contracting Lyme Disease from tick-bite

Lakeland Terrier cross Brad, from Somercotes, Derbyshire, became extremely ill after contracting suspected Lyme Disease from ticks on a hedgehog in his owners’ garden.

Zak

Border Collie Zak received the PDSA Order of Merit in July 2022 for his lifetime service as a Search and Rescue Dog.