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• First aid for pets struggling to breathe

  Struggling to breathe is a life-threatening emergency. Take your pet to your nearest vets if they are struggling to breathe, call them on the way to let them know you are coming.

• Severe pain in pets

  If your pet is in pain, contact your vet, if they are in severe pain, take them straight to your vet. Severe pain often indicates a serious problem, even if it the cause isn’t obvious.

• Loss of balance in dogs

  Loss of balance can be caused by many different problems. Balance and coordination are controlled by the inner ear and brain, problems with either of these areas could cause balance issues.

• Why is my dog drinking lots of water and weeing more than usual?

  Find out why your dog might be drinking lots and weeing more than normal and when to contact your vet for advice. A complete guide written by PDSA vets.

• Bloat (swollen belly) in dogs

  Bloat (a swollen belly) is a medical emergency that is often caused by life threatening condition called a GDV. Call your vet immediately if your dog has developed bloat, especially if they are also trying to be sick.