PDSA

PDSA

@PDSA_HQ

We are the UK’s leading veterinary charity! 👩‍⚕️🐾 We love to hear from you & will respond to your tweets Mon - Fri from 9am - 5pm

UK https://www.pdsa.org.uk/ Joined 2009-03-25 Date of Analysis: Dec 16, 2025

84,669

Followers

4,190

Following

37,985

Tweets

20.5

Avg Engagement

608

Listed

No

Verified

Account Overview

What This Report Covers

This comprehensive analysis examines @PDSA_HQ's Twitter/X presence across multiple dimensions. We analyze tweet content, engagement patterns, audience demographics, posting habits, and network connections to provide actionable insights about this account's social media strategy and influence.

Account Classification

  • Account Size: Mid-Tier (10K+)
  • Account Age:2009-03-25
  • Verification:No
  • Location:UK

Data Summary

  • Tweets Analyzed:3,220
  • Avg Likes per Tweet:15.4
  • Avg Retweets per Tweet:5.1
  • Followers Analyzed:10,000

Engagement Analysis

Based on 3,220 tweets

The account maintains a high average engagement rate with likes and retweets, indicating a responsive and interested audience.

15.4

Avg Likes/Tweet

5.1

Avg Retweets/Tweet

49,734

Total Likes

16,379

Total Retweets

Engagement Quality Analysis

Median-based metrics that resist fake virality and outliers.

1

Median Likes

0

Median Retweets

27

75th Percentile

3,027

Top Tweet

0.24

Engagement per 1K Followers

Normalized influence metric

Viral Spikes

Engagement Pattern

Few posts get most engagement

Posting Behavior

Content style and format preferences

Conversationalist

Highly engaged in discussions

42.6%

Original

53.6%

Replies

3.1%

Retweets

0.7%

Quotes

0.0%

Threads

0.8%

With Media

46.6%

With Links

43.5%

With #Tags

60.3%

With @Mentions

82.5%

With Emojis

192

Avg Length

Audience Reaction Profile

Conversational

Engages heavily in discussions

1.26

Reply/Original Ratio

0.21

Quote/RT Ratio

Posting Rhythm

Highly Bursty

Posts in concentrated bursts

89.5%

Weekday Posts

10.5%

Weekend Posts

Top Hashtags

#pets (142) #yespdsa (55) #pdsaorderofmerit (49) #christmas (46) #dogs (45) #nottingham (43) #weighup (42) #pdsadickinmedal (41) #pet (34) #dogsoftwitter (34)

Most Mentioned

@pdsa_hq (75) @gillianwyatt601 (51) @pdsapressoffice (43) @rspca_official (35) @postcodelottery (31) @pdsa (24) @maxinthelakes (20) @coventryscotty (15) @catsprotection (14) @moraghamilton10 (14)

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Content Strategy Analysis

Based on 3,220 tweets

Content Type Distribution

Content Breakdown

Original Tweets 1,371 (43%)
Replies 1,727 (54%)
Retweets 101 (3%)
Quote Tweets 21 (1%)

What This Reveals About Their Strategy

This account prioritizes community engagement over content broadcasting. With replies making up the majority of their activity, they invest significant time in conversations, building relationships with followers and participating in discussions. This approach typically leads to higher loyalty and more authentic connections.

The 101 retweets (3% of activity) show they also amplify content from others, which helps build relationships with other accounts and provides value to followers by surfacing relevant content.

Posting Patterns & Optimal Timing

Based on 3,220 tweets

Engagement by Hour (UTC)

Posting Frequency Over Time

Timing Insights

Understanding when an account posts and when their audience is most responsive provides valuable competitive intelligence. The charts above show when this account's content receives the most engagement, which often correlates with when their specific audience is most active on the platform.

Peak posting times vary significantly based on an account's audience demographics, timezone distribution, and content type. Accounts with global audiences often see engagement spread across multiple time windows, while those with regional focus may have more concentrated peaks.

Audience Demographics

Based on 10,000 followers

The audience includes animal lovers, pet owners, and supporters of animal welfare causes in the UK and beyond.

Average

Audience Quality

20.6%

Suspicion Index

22.2%

Low-Quality %

62

Median Reach

Audience Quality Signals

Lower percentages indicate healthier, more authentic followers.

30.8%

Empty Bio

21.1%

<10 Tweets

18.2%

Mass Following (>2K)

0.0%

New (<90 days)

37.0%

Low Ratio (<0.1)

0.0%

New (<180 days)

79.4%

No URL

13.6%

<3 Tweets

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Follower Reach & Influence

This account's followers have their own audiences, creating potential for secondary amplification.

11,452,533

Total Potential Reach

62

Median Follower Reach

340

75th Percentile Reach

11.8%

>1K followers

1.1%

>10K followers

0.3%

>50K followers

0.2%

>100K followers

Creator vs Consumer Split

Classification based on tweet activity: Creators (>100 tweets), Consumers (10-100 tweets), Dormant (<10 tweets).

58.6%

Creators

5,859 accounts

20.3%

Consumers

2,027 accounts

21.1%

Dormant

2,114 accounts

64

Verified Followers

0.64% of total

7.0%

Professional Bios

founder, dev, analyst, etc.

0.15

Median Follow Ratio

follower/following

Follower Influence Distribution

How many followers do their followers have?

Follower Account Age

How long have followers been on Twitter?

Geographic Distribution

Top locations where followers are based (from those who share location data):

United Kingdom (298) England, United Kingdom (240) London, England (233) London (128) UK (126) Scotland, United Kingdom (82) Manchester, England (64) Glasgow, Scotland (49) Liverpool, England (47) England (47)

64

Verified Followers

0.64% of total

955

Protected Accounts

9.55% of total

5 years

Avg Account Age

of their followers

Notable Followers (By Influence)

Top accounts following this user, sorted by their follower count:

Username Followers Profession Interests
@sarajcox 857,852 Radio Host Teatimes, Books, Radio
@udayfoundation 720,589 Non-profit health, humanitarian assistance, disaster relief
@georgegalloway 470,347 Politician Politics, Media, Activism
@tveitdal 345,648 Environmental Activist Climate Change, Renewable Energy, Nature
@SmileyNews 343,897 News Curator Positive news, Smiley Movement, World news
@Havenlust 294,259 Photographer Photography, Travel, Art
@sharrond62 208,244 Athlete Olympic sports, Motivational speaking, Health & fitness
@bigrain 207,864 Musician Music, Nature, Video
@veganfuture 193,615 Activist Animal rights, Veganism, Environmentalism
@NevilleSouthall 190,907 Footballer sex workers, trans people, mental health issues

Top Keywords in Follower Bios

love (724) animal (466) animals (412) life (382) lover (360) dogs (345) views (260) mum (239) cats (225) music (223)

Top Hashtags in Follower Bios

#adoptdontshop (22) #dogs (16) #cats (15) #vegan (15) #blm (14) #fbpe (14) #bekind (13) #animals (13) #gtto (13) #dogsoftwitter (12)

6,922

Followers With Bio

3,078

Followers Without Bio

69.22%

% With Bio

30.78%

% Without Bio

Why Audience Demographics Matter

Understanding who follows an account reveals the type of influence they hold. Accounts followed primarily by users with few followers indicate broad, mainstream appeal. Those with many high-follower followers have greater potential for content amplification through secondary sharing.

Account age distribution also tells a story: a follower base with many new accounts might indicate recent viral growth, while established followers suggest long-term, stable influence. Geographic data helps understand the cultural context and timezone spread of the audience.

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Viral Tweets

Top 5 by likes+RTs from 3,220 analyzed

8,414

Combined Engagement

6,906

Total Likes

1,508

Total Retweets

1,683

Avg per Tweet

Key Metrics for Viral Tweets

0%

With Media

80%

With Hashtags

0%

With @Mentions

80%

With Links

Topical Analysis:

Animal Welfare Charity Work Animal Stories Community Engagement Recognition Of Animal Heroes
PDSA
@PDSA_HQ

We received the sad news that #PDSAGoldMedal recipient, Magawa the HeroRAT, passed away over the weekend. 💔 In celebration of his life, watch his amazing story, saving lives in Cambodia through his landmine detection skills: https://t.co/QlrDQXh5Ao R.I.P Magawa 🐀🏅❤️ https://t.co

2022-01-11
Retweets: 601 Likes: 2,426 Engagement: 3,027
PDSA
@PDSA_HQ

Today we’re joining the rest of the UK in mourning the sudden, unexpected loss of Paul O’Grady. He was a huge animal lover and did great things for the animal welfare sector. Our heartfelt condolences go to his family, friends and charities that have lost a great Ambassador. ❤️ h

2023-03-29
Retweets: 125 Likes: 2,099 Engagement: 2,224
PDSA
@PDSA_HQ

Can we get a round of a-paws for the latest #PDSAOrderOfMerit recipient, Skye! 👏🐶 After 11 incredible years of service, #SearchDogSkye has retired from her role as a Mountain Rescue Search Dog in the Lake District. ⛰️ Read Skye's heart-felt story: https://t.co/0eJ8br1oW5 https:

2022-03-31
Retweets: 209 Likes: 1,263 Engagement: 1,472
PDSA
@PDSA_HQ

During the #UKHeatwave #CatOwners should be mindful of the signs of heatstroke. If your cat is showing symptoms of heatstroke, start cooling them down immediately &amp; contact your vet 🐱🌡️ What you can do to help prevent or provide first aid for heatstroke: https://t.co/OAQMmQ0

2022-08-11
Retweets: 442 Likes: 574 Engagement: 1,016
PDSA
@PDSA_HQ

The complicated science behind petting a cat 🔬🧪🧬 #CatLife #CatsOfTwittter https://t.co/mB9QL23oXw

2023-01-27
Retweets: 131 Likes: 544 Engagement: 675

Key Insights & Takeaways

The account frequently shares news about animals and their contributions, which resonates well with followers. Highlighting awards and recognitions, such as the PDSA Gold Medal and Order of Merit, helps build credibility and emotional connection. Emotional storytelling, especially around animal losses, drives significant engagement and shares.

Strengths

  • + Established follower base of 84,669
  • + High community engagement through conversations
  • + Active presence with consistent posting

Opportunities

  • ~ Optimize posting times for peak engagement windows
  • ~ Analyze top-performing content for replicable patterns
  • ~ Leverage geographic concentration for targeted content
  • ~ Explore collaboration potential with followed accounts

Summary

This analysis of @PDSA_HQ reveals an growing Twitter presence with 84,669 followers. The account demonstrates a conversation-first approach, averaging 20.5 engagements per tweet. Key strengths include consistent posting and an engaged audience, with opportunities to further optimize timing and content strategy based on the patterns identified in this report.

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About This Analysis: This analysis is based on a snapshot of followers, following, and recent tweets. It evaluates structure, quality, and behavior, not historical growth. Metrics like growth rate, momentum, churn, or spike analysis require time-series data which is not available from a single snapshot.

Data collected and analyzed by twtData | Analysis date: Dec 16, 2025