BSAVA PetSavers and NationWide Laboratories launch exclusive partnership for the Ageing Canine Toolkit

21 July 2025

BSAVA PetSavers has launched an exclusive two-year partnership with NationWide Laboratories to enable the Ageing Canine Toolkit (ACT), developed from research carried out by the University of Liverpool, to reach a wider audience of UK pet owners.

With the number of ageing pets growing, the ACT aims to help both vets and owners provide the best care for senior and geriatric dogs. It includes information about common health problems that affect ageing dogs, as well as a traffic light colour-coded checklist which helps owners know when to seek advice from a veterinary practice and how to guide discussions during consultations.

As part of the partnership, NationWide Laboratories will be distributing the ACT across their portfolio of clients, helping to spread awareness and make sure that the owners of older dogs know how to look for signs of disease which could enable treatment to be started earlier.

Alison Selby, Fundraising Manager for BSAVA PetSavers said: “We are thrilled to be embarking on this partnership with NationWide Laboratories. By supporting the print and distribution costs of this invaluable resource, they will help us reach more pet owners across the UK. Working together in partnership, we hope to equip owners with the knowledge and confidence to support their dogs through the ageing process, ultimately improving their quality of life.”

Alina Zheleznyakova, Head of Marketing and Communications at NationWide Laboratories continued: “As a diagnostic laboratory, we are keen to communicate to practices and pet owners via their vet about how to keep their animals happy and healthy for longer. We have an extensive portfolio of senior pet health check and geriatric screen profiles, specifically for elderly dogs, so we’re excited that the ACT can add to this and spread more awareness.”

You can find out more about the Ageing Canine Toolkit and download a copy of the leaflet and poster for free here: https://www.bsava.com/petsavers/our-impact/citizen-science-project/.