A VET charity is returning to Darlington to offer free health MOTs to dogs.

PDSA will be offering free dog health checks and offering expert pet care advice.

The charity will be visiting Cockerton Green on Monday, October 29 between 10am and 5pm, and South Park on Tuesday, October 30, also between 10am and 5pm.

Appointments should be booked in advance by calling 01952 797306.

The MOT assesses the five elements pets need to be healthy and happy, known as the welfare needs. These are diet, environment, companionship, behaviour and health. A simple traffic light system gives each pet a score, and a personalised action plan to help owners improve their pet’s wellbeing.

PDSA Vet Nurse Tina said: “We would love to catch up on the progress of all the dogs we saw on our last visit, and meet any that didn’t manage to get to us.

"We expect to be busy, so we advise pet owners to call and make an appointment. By offering free, friendly advice and support, we can help owners make small changes that often make big differences to the wellbeing of pets in Trafford.”

For more information, visit www.pdsa.org.uk/petcheck