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Hypothyroidism in dogs
Hypothyroidism is a lack of thyroid hormones due to underactive thyroid glands. Symptoms of hypothyroidism include weight gain, low energy, and fur loss (alopecia).
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Animal OBE for life-saving Newfoundland
A Newfoundland dog, who saved nine people and a dog from drowning during a ten-year water rescue career, has been awarded the PDSA Order of Merit – known as the animals’ OBE – for outstanding devotion to duty.
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Landmine Detection Rat receives animals’ George Cross
A landmine detection rat, whose work in Cambodia has transformed the lives of the country’s citizens, has been awarded the PDSA Gold Medal* for his life-saving bravery and devotion to duty
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IVDD/slipped disc in dogs
Intervertebral disc disease (IVDD) is a condition that causes the intervertebral discs (cushions between the backbones) to lose their sponginess, become hard and fragile, and sometimes slip out of place.
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Nels' story
PDSA vets have provided life-saving care for a ten-year-old Border Collie named Nels after he ingested a foil packet of tablets.
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Drooling in cats
Drooling in cats can be completely normal, and some cats do it as a response to being happy and relaxed. However, excessive drooling, or a sudden change in drooling habits can be a sign of an underlying health problem.
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Cherry eye in dogs
‘Cherry eye’ is a condition in which the gland that produces tears in dogs pops out and sits in in the corner of the eye.
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Diesel Ash
DieselWe've awarded Diesel the PDSA Gold Medal
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PDSA Graduate Programme
PDSA Graduate ProgrammeOur Graduate Programme will open for applications on 1 March 2017PDSA Graduate Programme At PDSA, we are investing in our future, so we want ambitious graduates like you to join us. As the UK’s leading veterinary charity our unique graduate programme will stretch and support you. We provide around 2.3 million treatments every year to sick and injured pets and to continue…
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Farnborough Half Marathon
Fancy bagging yourself a Half Marathon PB? Well here’s your chance at the Farnborough Half Marathon.