LEADING vet charity, PDSA, will be returning to Trafford with its national pet wellbeing tour, offering free health MOTs for local dogs.

The charity’s PetCheck vehicle visited a number of locations in the area earlier this year, and is now returning to offer further expert pet care advice, free health checks and reduced cost microchipping.

Events will be held at:

• Community Centre (car park), Newbury Avenue, Sale on Wednesday, October 5, 10am-5pm.

• Moss Lane Park (car park), Moss Lane, Partington on Thursday, October 6, 10am-5pm.

• Gorse Hill Park, Talbot Road, Stretford on Friday. October 7, 9am-4pm.

Appointments must be booked in advance by calling 0800 917 2509.

On board, PDSA vet nurse Kylie Jones will check dogs’ eyes, ears, weight and general condition as well as running through PDSA’s PetWise MOT, which assesses each of the five welfare needs.

Additional services including nail clipping and ear cleaning are also available free of charge although donations are welcome. Microchipping, which became mandatory for dogs from April 6, is available for a small cost.

Vet Nurse Kylie said: “I met so many lovely dogs and their humans last time I was here, I’m really looking forward to seeing them again and meeting even more local pooches.

"These events are open to everyone but I’d encourage anyone who attended our previous events to come along. I’d love to see how people are getting on with our personalised action plans.”

PDSA believes all pets deserve to live a happy and healthy life. By offering free, friendly advice and support, the charity aims to help owners to make small changes that can often make a big difference to their wellbeing. More information about the PetCheck tour is available on the website at www.pdsa.org.uk/petcheck