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The Big Weigh In returns for 2024 , PDSA , in partnership with Royal Canin , is encouraging pet owners to go to their local vet to get their pet weighed and body condition scored , to help tackle the growing pet obesity epidemic .

A list of participating practices will be hosted on PDSA ’ s website for the duration of February and March 2024 , enabling clients to select their closest vet practice and arrange a suitable time to come in and get their pet weighed .

To measure the impact of the Big Weigh In , a digital database will record species , breed , age , weight and BCS score . You can take the relationship further by inviting them back for a weight clinic consultation . Additionally , clients will be provided with links to educational materials and the option to claim money off vouchers to spend in practice . The closing date to sign up is 31 December 2023 .

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Terms and Conditions of PDSA ' s Big Weigh In 1 . Duration of campaign : 1st February 2024 until 31st March 2024 . 2 . Participating in this campaign involves consenting to provide the practice name , postcode and contact telephone number held on a list of participating practices on the PDSA # WeighUp web pages . 3 . As a participating practice you are agreeing that an appropriately trained member of staff will weigh and body condition score ( BCS ) pets that are brought to your surgery during the campaign period without charge . 4 . Participating practices agree to record the Pet ' s Name , Species , Breed , Age , Weight and BCS on the digital database . 5 . Members of the public will be able to contact the veterinary practice to arrange a suitable time to ' drop in ' to have their pet weighed , but this does not need to be a formal consultation appointment . 6 . Any follow-up appointments , consultations , advice , and subsequent charges are at the discretion of the individual practice and should be discussed and agreed with the pet owner . 7 . Participating practices will opt in to receive exclusive Royal Canin weight promotional opportunities during February and March 2024 . 8 . PDSA Big Weigh In appointments cannot be made at any PDSA Pet Hospital , only at participating vet practices listed .