Free health check for dogs

NORTHERN Ireland dog owners are invited to bring their canine companions along to PDSA's PetCheck vehicle next month.

By The Newsroom

Published 24th May 2010, 13:19 BST

Updated 25th May 2010, 16:46 BST

They can take advantage of a free dog health check, as part of veterinary charity PDSA’s annual UK-wide PetCheck tour.

The PDSA PetCheck vehicle will be at Jollyes Petfood Superstores, 25 Castlewellan Road, Banbridge - 10am to 5pm on Saturday, June 12.

An on-board Veterinary Nurse will examine the weight, body shape, teeth, eyes, coat and general fitness of dogs, and will offer free advice on other companion animals.

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 on all types of companion animals.

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