Upstart - Dickin Medal 49

No stranger to the effects of enemy fire, the stable where he was originally posted was severely damaged following an attack on a nearby antiaircraft station, Police Horse Upstart epitomised coolness under pressure.

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Cat labour – a guide to your cat giving birth

If you have a pregnant cat, it’s important to be well informed and prepared for her kittening to reduce the chance of problems.

Hand rearing puppies

Hand rearing puppies can be very rewarding, but is a big commitment. Hand rearing involves keeping your puppies warm, regular feeding, toileting, cleaning, health monitoring and socialisation.

Hand rearing kittens

Hand rearing kittens can be very rewarding but is also a big commitment. It involves keeping the kittens warm, regular feeding, toileting, cleaning, health monitoring and socialisation.

Whelping – a guide to your dog giving birth

If you have a pregnant dog, it’s important to be well informed and prepared for her whelping to reduce the chance of problems.

Enucleation - eye removal in dogs

Removing an eye is usually a last resort, but is necessary in some circumstances. Your vet may advise removing an eye if it’s been badly damaged, is causing pain or is affected by an untreatable condition.

Eye removal (enucleation) in cats

Removing an eye is usually a last resort, but is necessary in some circumstances. Your vet may advise removing an eye if it’s been badly damaged, is causing unmanageable pain, is affected by an untreatable condition, or contains a tumour.

Euthanasia/putting your pet to sleep - advice video

Deciding to put your pet to sleep is one of the hardest decisions you will make as a pet owner. Watch our video where PDSA vet Fran answers your questions on how to know if it's the right thing to do.

First aid for choking

Choking is a serious life-threatening problem that needs immediate action. A choking pet will have difficulty breathing, will make choking sounds and might paw at their mouth.