Case studies

Bedworth Bulldog survives rare life-threatening condition

PDSA vets have saved the life of a young Bulldog after a rare and life-threatening condition caused her intestines to ‘concertina’ inside themselves

Skin graft saves Jasper’s eye after cat attack

Jasper, a three year old Staffordshire Bull Terrier from Glasgow, had his eye severely scratched by a cat while out walking with his owner. It was feared Jasper may lose his eye, but veterinary staff at PDSA managed to save it - and his eyesight - with an intricate operation involving a skin graft from his eyelid.

Amazing story of kitten who swallowed SIX INCH TV AERIAL and survived thanks to PDSA

Mischievous feline Alphie had to undergo emergency surgery at PDSA’s Sheffield PetAid hospital after managing to swallow a metal digital TV antenna.

'Miracle survivor' Hades pulls through after suffering severe chemical burns

Hades is thanking Santa for his new feline fur coat after he suffered horrific burns across 60% of his body before Christmas, causing his fur to fall out.

PDSA vets left stunned after finding a melon-sized tumour in Jack Russell dog

Pint-sized pooch Jessie had to undergo surgery at a PDSA Pet hospital after her abdomen ballooned to the size of a melon.

Animal charity issues Christmas decorations warning after two cats have a bad case of 'tinsellitis'

PDSA has issued a warning to pet owners about Christmas decorations, after two cats – Ginge and Broxi – needed life-saving operations after eating tinsel! They’re both now feline fine!

'Illuminating' dog operation for PDSA vets after greedy pooch wolfs down Xmas fairy lights

Dog has emergency surgery after feasting on a foot-long section of fairy lights!

Tasty treat is 'bone of contention' for Bristol dog

Labrador Charley bit off a bit more than she could chew and got a piece of bone completely stuck around her jaw.