PDSA

This coverage focuses on news, campaigns, and developments from PDSA, the UK’s leading veterinary charity. Pet Gazette reports on PDSA’s work in providing free and low-cost veterinary care, its public awareness initiatives, and its influence on animal welfare policy. Coverage includes analysis of partnerships with retailers, suppliers, and service providers, as well as insights into how PDSA’s activities affect the wider petcare industry, from community engagement to sector standards.

Sep- 2019 -

9 September

Pet Owners

Drop in vaccinations is a ‘ticking time bomb’ for UK pets

Pet welfare charity, People’s Dispensary for Sick Animals (PDSA) has warned that the drop in pet vaccinations is a “ticking time bomb”, with over 7 million pets at risk of developing diseases. The 2019 PDSA Animal Wellbeing (PAW) Report, found the number of pets receiving their primary vaccinations when young,…
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Jul- 2019 -

26 July

Charities

Police Dog awarded animals’ George Cross

A courageous police dog, who was brutally slashed eight times while protecting his handler from an armed assailant, has been awarded a medal for bravery from vet charity, PDSA. Bacca, who is now retired from West Mercia Police, sustained multiple injuries from the attacker, who was armed with a 10-inch…
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23 July

Pet Owners

New national survey launched to counter pet obesity

Pet food manufacturer, Burgess Pet Care, has teamed up with the largest supplier of vet scales in the UK, Marsden, to conduct a nationwide survey to help identify pet owners’ attitudes towards helping their pets maintain a healthy weight. According to the manufacturer, pet obesity is a “high concern” of…
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16 July

Celebrities

‘Celebrity dogs’ raise £4,256 for PDSA

“Celebrity” Spaniels Max, Paddy and Harry, raised £4,256 for veterinary charity, PDSA, in a jetty jump that was streamed live on Facebook. The English Springer Spaniel trio, are known for their love of the outdoors, including launching off jetties at their favourite lake, Derwentwater in Keswick, Cumbria. Their recent fundraising…
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Jun- 2019 -

19 June

Manufacturers

BSB searches for Britain’s most pampered cat

Pet food and accessories distributors BSB Products, has announced a competition to find Britain’s most pampered cat. The competition comes in the wake of a study by the PDSA recently discovered that an owner will spend an average of £12,000 over their cat’s life. Colin Rodger, managing director of BSB…
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17 June

Charities

Two schools first in UK to receive PDSA PetWise status

Two schools in the north east, have been awarded ‘PetWise’ status by veterinary charity PDSA, with the award designed to teach the next generation of pet owners about caring for pets. Morpeth All Saints CofE Aided First School in Northumberland and Benton Dene Special School in Newcastle, are the first…
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May- 2019 -

31 May

Veterinary

Vets urged to stock correct vaccines for Rabbit Awareness Week

Rabbit Awareness Week (RAW) takes place 1 June to 9 June and its partners are urging veterinary practices to ensure they’re stocking necessary vaccines to protect rabbits against the deadly spread of rabbit viral haemorrhagic disease 2 (RVHD2). RAW is organised by Burgess Pet Care and supported by many of…
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31 May

Charities

Animal OBEs awarded to London terror attack police dogs

As many as 19 police dogs who supported emergency services during the London terror attacks at Westminster Bridge, London Bridge and Borough Market were honoured today by vet charity, PDSA. Seven of the dogs were selected to represent the Metropolitan Police and British Transport Police (BTP) animals who served during…
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21 May

Veterinary

PDSA issues warning after dog eats 100 slug pellets

Veterinary charity, PDSA has issued a warning about the dangers of slug pellets after a dog mistook 100 toxic slug pellets for a meal. The dog, named Milo was rushed to the vets for emergency treatment by its owner Zoe Earle, after she noticed it was feeling poorly. Teams from…
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Apr- 2019 -

23 April

Trade Organisations

NOAH: ‘Vaccine hesitancy’ could lead to deadly mistakes

Mistaken beliefs about pet vaccines and a growing hesitancy towards vaccination could give rise to deadly diseases that not only affect companion animals but also people, animal medicine association National Office of Animal Health (NOAH) has warned. With PDSA’s annual PAW Report signalling a 7% drop in vaccination rates for…
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