BSAVA PetSavers

18/06/2026

Your next challenge is just beginning - plan your autumn adventure today!

We've teamed up with Run for Charity to make it easier than ever to take on an exciting challenge while raising vital funds for BSAVA PetSavers.

Choose from a wide range of events, register with reduced entry fees, and stay on track with access to training plans, nutrition advice, and pacing guides to help you prepare for success.

By taking on your chosen challenge, you'll not only invest in your own personal growth but also help advance vital veterinary research that benefits pets worldwide.

Find your perfect autumn challenge: https://www.bsava.com/petsavers/support-us/fundraise/challenge-events-with-runforcharity/

17/06/2026

BSAVA PetSavers are delighted to congratulate Professor Clare Rusbridge MBE being appointed as a Member of the Order of the British Empire in this year’s Kings Birthday Honours list.

Professor Rusbridge is one of the veterinary profession's leading neurologists and has dedicated her career to improving our understanding of conditions such as Chiari malformation and syringomyelia, helping to improve the lives of countless dogs worldwide.

Professor Rusbridge was the first BSAVA PetSavers Neurology Resident, and she has continued to champion clinical research that delivers real benefits for animals, veterinary professionals and pet owners alike.

We are incredibly proud to celebrate this well-deserved recognition and thank Professor Clare Rusbridge MBE for her dedication, passion and lasting contribution to advancing veterinary knowledge and improving animal welfare.

16/06/2026

Ever wondered what a monthly donation achieves? 🐾

With BSAVA PetSavers, regular giving helps to:
🔬 Fund ethical veterinary research
🎓 Support student-led projects
📦 Deliver practical tools like our Ageing Canine Toolkit
👩‍⚕️ Train future veterinary researchers

Real impact. Real progress. Every single month.
Support us today 💙https://www.bsava.com/petsavers/support-us/individuals/year-of-giving/

13/06/2026

In 2025, Dr Andy Yale from The Royal Veterinary College (RVC) received BSAVA PetSavers funding to support a student project investigating immune checkpoint proteins and novel immunotherapy targets in canine glioma. Student Sunita Garg describes her involvement in the project, what she learnt and how she has benefitted from the funding in terms of her career. Read more here: https://www.bsava.com/article/gliomas-in-dogs/

12/06/2026

We're delighted to highlight some of the exciting research being showcased at BVA Live by BSAVA PetSavers-funded students.

Dedicated to funding clinical research, BSAVA PetSavers supports projects that help improve the prevention, diagnosis and treatment of disease in companion animals. Clinical Research Abstracts provide an important platform for sharing new knowledge, encouraging collaboration and celebrating research excellence.

These presentations demonstrate the vital role that research plays in advancing animal health and welfare. This year the presentations range from analgesia research, canine glioma, FIV and feline cholangiocarcinomas.

We are keen to support researchers who are helping to build the evidence base behind veterinary medicine and driving improvements in animal care.

If you're attending BVA Live, be sure to visit the presentations in the Clinical Research Abstracts Theatre, and discover how BSAVA PetSavers-funded research is making a difference to the animals in our lives.

11/06/2026

BSAVA PetSavers are at BVA Live this week. Come and see us on stand F22 where you can find out about our grants and take away a free copy of the Ageing Canine Toolkit, based on research we funded at the University of Liverpool.

We're also excited to watch our students present their PetSavers-funded research projects in the Clinical Abstracts Theatre. Sophie Haslam talks about her master's degree exploring the microbiological risks of alternative pet food diets today at 4:30pm, while our 2025 undergraduate cohort speak about their student projects tomorrow from 10am - hope you'll join them!

View the full abstracts programme here:
https://www.bsavaclinicalabstracts.com/about/programme

09/06/2026

World Pet Memorial Day reminds us that the love we share with our pets never truly leaves us. 💙
Losing a pet can be one of the hardest experiences we face, yet pet grief is often misunderstood or difficult to talk about. Preparing for the end-of-life journey can help owners feel more informed and supported during an incredibly emotional time.

That’s why BSAVA PetSavers has created a free downloadable leaflet to guide pet owners through the “before” and “after” stages of saying goodbye, offering practical advice, reassurance, and support when it’s needed most.
If you or someone you know may benefit, download the leaflet here: bit.ly/437sPR3

06/06/2026

We need your help to continue funding the vital research that allows our companion animals to live longer, healthier lives. The Benefact Group, Movement for Good is your chance to help them give away their profits to good causes.

There will be one hundred, £1000 draws made in the week of 7 to 11 September. All you have to do is nominate BSAVA PetSavers for a £1,000 Movement for Good donation; the more nominations we get, the better our chances are of being drawn! Nominate us here: bit.ly/4un62vI

05/06/2026

Looking forward to watching the presentations from BSAVA PetSavers student projects!

The countdown is on for the BSAVA Clinical Research Abstracts, taking place next week at BVA Live!

Across two days, discover inspiring research with real-world impact - from engaging lectures to poster presentations.

Join us in celebrating innovation in practice and supporting colleagues as they share their work.

Explore the full programme 👉
https://www.bsavaclinicalabstracts.com/about/programme

04/06/2026

Are you waiting to find out if you have a place in the TCS London Marathon 2027 public ballot?

If you’re dreaming of that finish line and have a passion for animals, why not run for BSAVA PetSavers? 🐾

There’s no minimum fundraising target. Just raise what you can and help improve the health and welfare of the pets we love and couldn’t live without.

👉 Find out more about how to run for PetSavers on our website:
https://www.bsava.com/petsavers/support-us/individuals/run-the-tcs-london-marathon-2027-for-bsava-petsavers/