Mobile pet surgery offers free check-ups

Experts such as veterinary nurse Katherine Mock will be on hand when the PDSA PetCheck vehicle pulls into the Jollyes Petfood Superstores, Selby Business Park, Bawtry Road on Thursday July 29 from 10am to 5pm.

Staff will examine the weight, body shape, teeth, eyes, coat and general fitness of dogs, and will offer free advice on other animals.

PDSA Senior Veterinary Surgeon, Sean Wensley, said: "PDSA's PetCheck tour is the perfect opportunity for dog owners to get their four-legged friend's health checked free of charge. The tour is a vital part of our ongoing work to ensure the health and welfare needs of the nation's pets are being met.

"For example, last year, one in every four dogs who visited the vehicle was suffering from dental disease, and over one in three were overweight.

"Both conditions can have serious long-term health implications. By touring the UK with the PDSA PetCheck vehicles we are able to provide owners with advice on how to improve their pet's health before any problems become too advanced."

For safety reasons, only dogs can be brought along to the PetCheck vehicle. However, PDSA's Veterinary Nurse will be happy to provide free advice and answer owners' questions.

Dog owners must keep their pets on a lead at all times and should never leave them locked in cars.

The PDSA has three custom-designed PetCheck vehicles which tour the country from March to October every year. It has welcomed over 200,000 visitors to its vehicles.