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Lucca awarded PDSA Dickin Medal
LuucaPDSA Dickin Medal - For GallantryPDSA Dickin Medal for Lucca We’re really proud to announce that Lucca, a retired US Marine Corp dog, has been awarded the PDSA Dickin Medal – the animal equivalent of the Victoria Cross.During her six years of active service, Lucca successfully completed 400 separate missions and her skills as a search and rescue dog protected the lives of thousands of troops.…
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Diarrhoea after a change of food
Some pets will struggle to digest a new food unless it’s introduced slowly into their normal diet – so, if your pet eats something they aren’t used to it may give them diarrhoea.
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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.
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Vax: in partnership with PDSA
Pets form a part of the family and can often cause as much mess! Vax offers a wide range of award winning products to make cleaning your home easy and effective.
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Heart Health
We all know that having a healthy heart is important to leading a longer life - the same is also true for our pets. Here are some tips from our vets to help ensure your pet’s heart never misses a beat.
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Lord Firebrand
Military Working Horse, Lord Firebrand, also known as Yogi, has been awarded the PDSA Order of Merit for his devotion to duty and service to society from 2013 to 2023.
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Elbow dysplasia in dogs
Elbow dysplasia is a painful condition of the elbow joint that most commonly affects large breed dogs. It causes swelling, pain and eventually arthritis.
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Sergeant Reckless
We’re really proud to announce that Sergeant Reckless has been awarded the PDSA Dickin Medal – the animal equivalent of the Victoria Cross.
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Scooting in cats
Scooting is a word used to explain the act of a cat sitting down and dragging their bottom along the ground. This is usually because of an itch or pain around their anus, caused by:
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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.
