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Bandage care for pets
Contact your vet if your pet’s bandage gets wet, slips off, smells, or if there are signs of swelling, redness, or injury to the skin around it.
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Bone cancer in dogs | PDSA
Osteosarcoma is a type of bone cancer. Osteosarcomas are painful tumours that often first appear as hot, solid, tender swellings. They are most common in leg bones, but can affect any bone in the body.
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Nystagmus (flickering or twitching eye movements) in dogs | PDSA
Nystagmus is the word we use to describe flickering eye movements. In certain circumstances, flickering eye movements are normal, but your dog’s eyes should not flicker when their head is still.
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Legg Calvé Perthes disease in dogs
Legg-Perthes is a painful condition that causes the hip joint to crumble and collapse. Legg-Perthes affects young dogs and is most common in small breeds.
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Red Eyes and Swollen Eyes in Dogs
Does your dog have red, swollen /inflamed eyes (commonly referred to as pink eye)? Many different conditions can cause redness and swelling in the eyes.
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Cataracts in dogs
Learn all about cataracts in dogs, including how to spot them, what causes them, treatment and prognosis. Written by PDSA vets.
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Cat parasites – fleas, ticks, mites and worms
The most common cat parasites include fleas, ticks, mites and worms. Find out more about how to treat and prevent these parasites here. Written by PDSA vets.
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Urinary Incontinence in dogs
Read our guide on urinary incontinence in dogs including causes, symptoms, and frequently asked questions. Written by PDSA vets.
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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.
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FIV in cats – Feline Immunodeficiency Virus
FIV is a virus that infects cats and damages their immune system, making them prone to infections that they then struggle to recover from (similar to HIV in humans).
