The 2024 PDSA Animal Wellbeing (PAW) Report is now available to view online:

https://pdsa.org.uk/pawreport2024

Now in its 14^th year, the Report continues to be the UK's largest annual assessment of pet wellbeing.

The Report tracks trends about how our pets’ Welfare Needs are being met by their owners in 2024. This year, the findings show continued concerns about resource provision for cats and rabbit companionship. In addition, the Report investigates how much sleep dogs are getting and the use of aversive training aids in dogs, with associated behavioural concerns.

With 14 years of data, PDSA provides an unrivalled source of information about the changes in the welfare of pets during this time. Additionally, in 2024 the Report tracks the effects of the significant lifestyle changes seen over the last 4 years, alongside assessing the impact the increased cost of living is having on pets. The potential impact of the XL Bully ban on pet owners is also investigated.

Looking at each of the 5 Welfare Needs, alongside pet populations and acquisition behaviours, the 2024 PAW Report examines how the changing face of pet ownership in the UK is affecting the way our pets are cared for. The Report methodology provides a robust, reputable and validated surveillance model through which the potential impacts of changes pets and owners have experienced can be monitored, as well as comparison of findings against trends and data from the last 14 years.

 

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