PDSA Press Office

This is the official twitter feed for the press office of the UK’s leading veterinary charity @PDSA_HQ. Get in touch with the team via DM or head to our web ⤵️

[Companion Life @CompanionLifeUK]

PDSA vet shares everything you need to know about taking your dog to a Christmas market - https://t.co/5YT9SOPdrg

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[PA Media @PA]

Spaniels Yoyo and Scamp, as well as a horse, Lord Firebrand, have been presented with the PDSA Order of Merit for devotion to duty, as the vet charity celebrates 10 years since the inauguration of this prestigious award

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Our vet Dr Catherine Burke debunks the myth of 'breeds you should never own' and reveals what the most important thing actually is before taking on a new dog

[HELLO! @hellomag]

I'm a vet, these are the dog breeds you should be cautious of owning https://t.co/5EftTVTD5u

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Did you spot one of our #DickinMedals on @BBC_ARoadshow this weekend? Mary was 1 of 32 pigeons to receive this prestigious award, read the full story about this 'indestructible pigeon" here: https://t.co/ErtPPgxLN6

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Thanks @ladbible for raising awareness of the dangers of #bluegreenalgae for dogs at this time of year https://t.co/pQ8uMVOYIG

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Check out BBC Midlands Today to see how #PDSA is coping with the #CostOfLivingCrisis and increasing demand. Thanks @bengodfreybbc for visiting our wonderful team in Aston for the story :) 🐶🐱🐰

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Summer holidays are here!

Want some information about keeping pets happy, healthy & safe over the summer?

Get in touch: [email protected]

https://t.co/XZHuGoX7Cs

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Dog dilemma? We’ve got you covered.

Check out our latest advice on how to stop your dog jumping up with @countrylivinguk

[Country Living UK @countrylivinguk]

My dog won’t stop jumping up — she accidentally gave me a black eye https://t.co/GSlb3OjvMx

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Hot weather incoming!

Thank you to @Kate_Collier21 for sharing our advice far and wide this week.

Check out the advice here:

https://t.co/tA14Oy71fP

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This Lost Pet Prevention Month our #vet team are sharing all you need to know to keep your pet safe.

As well as highlighting Izzy’s story, 3 years after going missing, her #microchip got her home

Thank you @laura_love87 for sharing @TeessideLive

https://t.co/Td2UDcc5yK

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Did you know, #dogs can feel car sick?

We shared all you need to know about travel sickness and anxiety with BBC Countryfile 🚗

Need a #vet #spokesperson to share their advice? Let us know: [email protected]

Read all about it: https://t.co/TOmncus22c

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Barra, who dedicated his life to being an underwater sniffer dog, just became the 43rd recipient of the PDSA Order of Merit!

If you’d like to find out more about Barra, or any of the other amazing PDSA Medal recipients, email [email protected]

https://t.co/wFQasMWUDt

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Izzy, a cat from Middlesbrough went missing for three years - leaving her owners thinking the worst had happened!

Flash forward three years, Izzy is at the vets, and soon reunited with her owner!

Thank you @Echo_PJG for sharing Izzy’s happy ending:

https://t.co/Fb8XTqtcGj

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This week, our vet Q&A covered off dog laws, hamster chewing habits, tick season, and more!

Thanks to @ImogenGBarber for sharing - and read more here:

https://t.co/a7Axset2CN

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Barra, who sadly passed away earlier this year, has been awarded the PDSA Order of Merit!

Barra specialised in being an ‘underwater sniffer dog’ and is very deserving to have his incredible work recognised.

Email [email protected] for more info!

https://t.co/AMzBo6TZKW

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From hay fever advice to debunking myths around ice cubes, our vet experts have been busy this week talking all thing pet safety in a heatwave with the press 📰☀️

Need an expert comment? DM us or email [email protected]

https://t.co/I91ZKWO77c

#journorequest #prrequest

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Our Vet Nurse Gemma Renwick has been busy sharing her cat knowledge with @BBCCountryfile, covering all you need to know about hairballs!

Thank you BBC Countryfile for letting us share our advice 🐱

https://t.co/s30d8JgUTb

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Thank you to @bbcmerseyside for having our Vet Rebecca Ashman on to discuss pet owner and animal lover burning questions!

[BBC Merseyside @bbcmerseyside]

YOUR QUESTIONS ANSWERED … We love our pets, in fact 53% of us have an animal companion of some sort!

But how much are you paying for their care? We’d do anything for them but are you being priced out?

@PDSA_HQ and @BritishVets join us after 12 … get in touch:

📞Call 0800 731 933
📲Text 81 3 33 or WhatsApp [phone] starting your messages with the word MERSEY.
📩[email protected]

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Thanks Paul Imrie for a great article #PAWReport #BreedBan

[Vet Times @vettimesuk]

“The lack of awareness and confusion around the #BreedBan reflect the experiences of those in the rescue and veterinary sector who have been inundated with requests for help and support since its announcement.”

#XLBully #PAWReport

https://t.co/2w5pvW0iU6

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Thank you @bbcmtd @DrDavidGK for visiting our Wolverhampton Pet Hospital yesterday to highlight an important issue which is affecting the veterinary sector nationwide. Missed it? Catch up here ⬇️📺🐾

https://t.co/JtqrjkF5wi