Help with vet bills

The People's Dispensary for Sick Animals (PDSA) offers free veterinary care for cats, dogs and other small pets when owners cannot afford private vet bills.

Who is eligible for this service?

To be eligible, you must be a pet owner and live within the defined catchment area of a PDSA PetAid hospital or PetAid practice.

You must be receiving financial help such as Housing Benefit or Council Tax Benefit.

How to register

You must contact the PDSA to register for this service.

You will need to prove that you receive benefits by providing appropriate documents.

You must also bring at least one form of identification with you if you attend a PetAid hospital.

Confirmation of your benefits

If you require confirmation of your entitlement to Housing Benefit or Council Tax Benefit please contact us, either by telephone or in person.

We will be happy to provide you with confirmation of your entitlement or complete the form that the People's Dispensary for Sick Animals (PDSA) issues.

Further information

For further information, and to find the location of your nearest PDSA hospital or practice, visit the PDSA website.