A ROADSHOW promoting responsible pet ownership is visiting Darlington, offering free health checks for dogs.

The PetCheck unit, which has been travelling around Britain since March, will be in Darlington's Pets at Home store from next Thursday to Sunday, October 12.

Veterinary staff will be providing advice on care of other species. The unit will be available from 10am to 5pm, Thursday to Saturday, and 11am to 4pm on the Sunday.