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PDSA National PetCheck Week is back on 26 September-2 October 2005

From 26 September-2 October this year, many pet owners across the UK will be able to book a free health check with their local vet or PDSA PetAid hospital in the third PDSA National PetCheck Week. The veterinary charity, PDSA, has invited all UK veterinary practices to join it's PetAid hospitals in offering free health checks during the week.

Last year around 750 practices participated in PDSA National PetCheck Week and many more are expected to join this year. 46 per cent of animals checked during the week had one or more health problem, which is why PDSA is keen to encourage even more pet owners to take advantage of the free health checks.

PDSA National PetCheck Week forms part of the charity’s ongoing commitment to promoting responsible pet ownership by offering advice and guidance on a variety of pet care topics such as exercise, nutrition and dental care and encouraging all pet owners to register with a veterinary practice.

Surveys by PDSA have revealed worrying numbers of pets suffering from
dental and weight problems, as well as low numbers of pets receiving
regular vaccinations and health checks. National PetCheck Week provides
an easy way for owners who may not have had any contact with vets in the past, to meet staff at their local veterinary practices before deciding
to register their pets.

Richard Hooker, Chief Veterinary Surgeon at PDSA, commented: “We hope
that PDSA National PetCheck Week 2005 will be bigger and better than
ever following last year’s success.

“The week provides an ideal opportunity for owners not currently
registered with a vet, to do so before their pet needs treatment. We
would encourage pet owners to book an appointment with their nearest
participating practice as soon as possible as appointments book up very
quickly.”