An Overview of Pet Health Council

Towards the middle of the last century, the understanding of the spread of disease between animals and humans (zoonotic transfer) was still in its infancy. In response to the growing need for information about the prevention of zoonotic diseases, and in continuation of the theme generated through Responsible Pets in Society, the Pet Health Council (PHC) was formed in 1969.

To read more about PHC's purpose, support, associate organisations, membership benefits and promotional activities click on the links below:

An Overview of Pet Health Council - A4 PDF

An Overview of Pet Health Council - A5 Booklet PDF

Pet Health Council is made up of 10 dedicated Associate Organisations. Below we have included a brief background on each of them:

	Association of Pet Behaviour Councellors The APBC is an international network of experienced and qualified pet behaviour counsellors, who, on referral from veterinary surgeons, treat behaviour problems in dogs, cats, birds, rabbits, horses and other pets.
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	British Veterinary Association The British Veterinary Association represents the veterinary profession and helps members fulfil their professional roles.
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	National Office of Animal Health* NOAH represents the UK animal medicine industry: its aim is to promote the benefits of safe, effective, quality medicines for the health and welfare of all animals.
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	People's Dispensory for Sick Animals In 2008 PDSA celebrates 91 years of caring for the sick and injured animals of people in need. PDSA is the largest private employer of fully qualified veterinary surgeons and veterinary nurses in Europe.
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	Pet Care Trust The Pet Care Trust exists to educate the public in all aspects of responsible pet ownership, both directly, by conducting ad hoc research and promoting the benefits of pet ownership, and indirectly, by promoting high standards of education and training across the pet care business community.
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	Pets As Therapy At Pets As Therapy we believe our success depends on respect, dedication and appreciation. We value our volunteers, their PAT dogs and cats, our clients and establishments and our staff. We always strive to conduct ourselves in accordance with the highest ethical standards. Only by doing so can we ensure the continuation of a first class service provided to the community.
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	Pet Food Manufacturers' Association* PFMA aims to be the credible voice of a responsible pet food industry. While striving to achieve a balanced regulatory environment for the production of nutritious and safe food, PFMA also encourages responsible pet ownership working in partnership with relevant pet bodies.
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	Royal College of Nursing Complementary Therapies Forum The RCN represents nurses and nursing, promotes excellence in practice and shapes health policies.
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	Royal Pharmaceutical Society of Great Britain The Royal Pharmaceutical Society of Great Britain (RPSGB) is the professional and regulatory body for pharmacists in England, Scotland and Wales. It also regulates pharmacy technicians on a voluntary basis, which is expected to become statutory under anticipated legislation
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	Society for Companion Animal Studies The Society for Companion Animal Studies (SCAS) was established over 25 years ago to promote the study of human-companion animal interactions and raise awareness of the importance of pets in society.
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	*These organisations contribute to the running costs of Pet Health Council Back to Home Page