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  • Addison’s disease in dogs

    Addison’s disease is a rare condition that develops when the body’s natural steroid levels drop dangerously low. Natural steroids are normally produced by the adrenal glands, and Addison’s develops if the glands stop working.

  • Cataracts in dogs

    Learn all about cataracts in dogs, including how to spot them, what causes them, treatment and prognosis. Written by PDSA vets.

  • Dacryocystitis in rabbits

    Dacryocystitis in rabbits Overview Dacryocystitis is inflammation of the tear ducts (also known as the nasolacrimal ducts) Dacryocystitis is a common problem in pet rabbits, and can affect one or both sides. Weepy eyes are the most common sign of dacryocystitis. Treatment and outlook depends on the cause of dacryocystitis. A simple case is often easy to treat, but unfortunately, most cases…

  • Cushing’s Disease in dogs

    Cushing’s disease is a condition caused by high levels of steroid in the body, normally produced in precise amounts by the adrenal glands.

  • Saddle thrombus (aortic thromboembolism) in cats

    A saddle thrombus is a blood clot that blocks blood supply to the back legs. Symptoms appear suddenly and include severely painful, paralysed back legs. A saddle thrombus is an emergency.

  • 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.

  • USMI in dogs

    Does your dog leak urine? Especially when they are lying down? They could be suffering from USMI - a common cause of urinary incontinence in dogs. USMI is when the urethra (the tube that carries urine out of the body) becomes weak, and leaky.

  • Worms in dogs

    Worms are a very common problem and most pet dogs will catch them at some point in their life. Intestinal worms live in the guts, eat your pet’s food and cause damage to the gut lining.

  • 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.

  • Worms in cats

    Worms are a common problem in pet cats and without regular treatment, most catch them at some point in their lives. Worms are not often visible in poo until they have been treated and killed, making them difficult to spot.