First aid for choking

Choking is a serious life-threatening problem that needs immediate action. A choking pet will have difficulty breathing, will make choking sounds and might paw at their mouth.

PDSA Policy Safeguarding

PDSA Policy Safeguarding Policy Statement PDSA is fully committed to safeguarding the welfare of vulnerable groups i.e. children and adults at risk. PDSA encourages a culture where people are easily able to speak up if they feel something is wrong. This policy, in conjunction with the associated procedures, enables anyone to easily report worries or concerns relating to a child or adult at risk,…

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.

Five rat myths de-bunked | PDSA

It’s safe to say that most people don’t quite understand rats. For hundreds of years, they have been associated with various plagues and disasters. Naturally, this has led many to believe that rats are scary and dirty creatures that should be avoided at all costs.

How to prevent dog theft

With all the media reports around dog theft lately, we understand that some owners might be worried about their pooch. We’re sharing some tips to help keep your four-legged friends safe.

PDSA Paws Forever Pet Tribute Garden

'Animal OBE' for devoted Service Dog

Pal has been awarded the PDSA Order of Merit for his outstanding devotion to his owner

First pets enter our new Pet Wellbeing Centre

PDSA's new Manchester PDSA Pet Wellbeing Centre, The Montague-Panton Hospital, is now open. Find out what happened when we had the first paws through the doors!

PDSA is supporting the Petfished campaign

Do you know who the person is behind the pet? PDSA is supporting the government’s campaign to raise awareness of untrustworthy sellers so prospective pet owners can make the best choice when buying a new four-legged friend.