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Posted: 19th May 2023

SSPCA seeing more pets in need of vet care
The charity has seen a 24 per cent rise in the number of dogs in need of veterinary treatment.
The charity is urging owners to call for help earlier.

The Scottish SPCA has seen a significant rise in the number of companion animals coming into its care needing veterinary treatment.

Overall, the number of animals requiring treatment rose by 16 per cent between 2021 and 2022, and for some species the rise was even higher. The number of rabbits coming to the Scottish SPCA in need of veterinary care rose by 109 per cent and the number of horses increased by 176 per cent.

The charity believes that the cost-of-living crisis is behind these figures, with struggling owners putting off veterinary care.

Kirsteen Campbell, Scottish SPCA CEO, said: “Our message is simple, please pick up the phone if you need help. Our helpline advisors can find ways to support people who are struggling and keep people and their pets together.

“Prevention is part of our name and we’d much rather help people before issues mount up and an animal begins to suffer.

“While we can’t help with the costs of vet treatment directly, we work in partnership with lots of other organisations who may be able to help. We also provide advice and support over the phone.

“If you’re struggling with the cost of pet food we can put you in touch with your nearest local food bank offering our Pet Aid service.”

One animal seen by the Scottish SPCA was a dog called Bentley. He arrived at the charity’s Aberdeenshire Animal Rescue and Rehoming Centre as his owner’s could no longer afford to pay for his veterinary care after having him for six years.

Bentley had an atopic skin disease which required treatment with eye drops, steroids, medicated baths, supplements and a specialised diet. He has gone on to make a full recovery and has been successfully adopted into a new home.

Ms Campbell added: “Anyone who has concerns about an animal, or needs some advice and support, can call our animal helpline on 03000 999 999. The helpline is open seven days a week, 365 days a year, from 7.30am to 9pm March to October and 7.30am to 8pm November to February.”



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