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Mischievous pup nearly died after swallowing a chicken bone
Sapphire's story shows just how dangerous bones can be for our four-legged friends.
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Gut blockage (foreign body) in dogs
Dogs are very curious and eat some extremely strange things. Unfortunately, some of these items get lodged in their guts and cause a blockage.
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Summer hazards for pets
Avoid heatstroke and keep your pets cool this summer – advice from our vet experts.
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A monthly gift to PDSA will save lives
deserves a chance. As little as £2 a month will make a huge difference to pets like Odin.
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Mice as pets
Get expert advice from PDSA vets on habitat, diet, and health. Learn how to choose the perfect cage, create a stimulating environment, and ensure your mice live long, happy lives.
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German Pointer breed info
German Pointers have high energy levels and will need plenty of exercise – over 2 hours ideally per day.
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Retail FAQs
We answer any questions you may have about opening times and what you can donate to PDSA shops.
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PDSA Commendation
PDSA CommendationFor devotion or braveryPDSA Commendation Heroes come in all shapes and sizes and the PDSA Commendation aims to celebrate the unparalleled devotion and enrichment that animals bring to our lives. In truly exceptional cases, where an animal has saved lives, or when its own life was in danger, then they may qualify for one of the following: the PDSA Dickin Medal, the PDSA Gold Medal,…
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Mary of Exeter - Dickin Medal 32
Owned by bootmaker and pigeon breeder Cecil 'Charlie' Brewer, Mary of Exeter joined the National Pigeon Service in the 1940s. Her role was to provide critical intelligence to the Allies by delivering top secret messages from behind enemy lines.
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Skin allergies in dogs | PDSA
Atopic dermatitis (atopy) is an allergy to something in the environment (such as pollen, moulds, grass or dust mites).
