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Pet owners fear having to choose between “heating, eating, and caring for their pets”
New figures released this week in the PDSA Animal Wellbeing Report, known as the PAW Report, show that more pet owners than ever are concerned about the cost of caring for their pets.
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PDSA position on the Innate Health Assessment (IHA)
The All-Party Parliamentary Group for Animal Welfare (APGAW) is aiming to tackle the growing and significant challenges associated with extreme conformation. That is body shapes and physical features that are exaggerated to such an extent that they cause suffering.
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11-year-old girl runs the Children’s Marathon for PDSA
Poppy’s inspiring fundraising challenge to raise money for PDSA.
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Removal of 3rd party public liability insurance for XL Bully dogs
Owners of XL Bully dogs may be concerned to hear the news that public liability insurance will no longer be available from 1 July through the Dogs Trust Companion Club scheme. However, it’s important that owners do not panic.
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PDSA response to the Veterinary Surgeons Act (VSA) consultation
PDSA welcomes plans by Defra to reform the current Veterinary Surgeons Act. It is crucial that it is brought up to date, having been originally introduced in 1966.
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Man with MS walks 100 miles for PDSA
In March 2026, 63-year-old Andy Blacker, from Ipswich, finished his impressive ‘Steps 4 Pets’ fundraising ‘hobble’ as a thank you to PDSA for taking care of his beloved pet Rosie in 2022.
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PDSA welcomes the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) final report into the UK’s veterinary market
The CMA published their final report following their investigation into the UK’s veterinary market. PDSA has welcomed the report.
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Second chance at life for dog with crippling arthritis
Bill the Spaniel battles back, with help from PDSA
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Vets save dog with bladder stone ‘the size of an orange’
PDSA vets in Derby saved the life of a much-loved family dog after discovering a bladder stone the size of a large orange.
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Kitten loses one of her nine lives – and her tail - in road accident
A Manchester kitten has used up one of her nine lives but lost her tail after sustaining horrific injuries in a road traffic accident.
