FREE health checks are on offer for digs in Tendring this month.

Vet charity, PDSA, is brining its PetWise Tour to the district to offer free health MOTs and pet care advice.

A PDSA vet nurse will be on board one of the charity’s PetWise vans from 10am to 5pm on June 25 at Jaywick Community Resource Centre in Brooklands Gardens, on June 26 at Clacton Coach car park in West Road, and June 27 at Wellington Road car park in Harwich.

The PetWise MOT for dogs 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 traffic light system gives each pet a score, and owners receive a personalised action plan on how to improve their pet’s wellbeing.

Additional services including nail clipping and ear cleaning are free of charge and microchipping is available for a small fee.

Cats Protection neutering vouchers are also available.

PDSA vet nurse Louise Chapman said: “We know people love their pets and want the best for them, which is why PDSA is here to help. "Thanks to support from players of People’s Postcode Lottery we can offer free, friendly advice and support, helping owners to make small changes that often make big differences to the wellbeing of pets in Tendring.”

For more information visit pdsa.org.uk/petwise-on-tour.