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Flat-faced dogs Advice for owners
As the owner of flat-faced dog, it’s really important to find out more about the health problems they can suffer from.
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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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Sky
SkySky's storyWhen Sky's owners noticed her stomach begin to swell, they knew that something wasn't right. Sky the Staffie, from Manchester, is lucky to be alive after she developed a potentially fatal womb infection. Sky was rushed to PDSA at death's door and needed urgent life-saving surgery after the charity's vets found her infected womb weighed 2.5kg (5.5lb) equivalent to nearly three bags of…
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Distemper in dogs
Distemper is a disease caused by a virus. The virus spreads easily between dogs. It causes a wide range of symptoms including a cough, runny eyes and nose, diarrhoea, high temperature, thickened pads, tremors and fits.
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Alabama rot in dogs
Alabama rot is an extremely rare disease in the UK. It affects dogs by causing damage to the blood vessels in their skin and in some cases their kidneys.
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Grape, raisin, currant and sultana poisoning in dogs
Grapes, raisins, sultanas and currants are all potentially poisonous to dogs. Find out what to do if your dog has eaten any of these foods.
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Heatstroke in Rabbits
Heatstroke is a very serious condition that progresses quickly, and in severe cases, can cause death.
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Heart problems in dogs
Heart disease is a relatively common problem in pet dogs and there are a few different types.
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PDSA warns of risk to pet welfare
Leading veterinary charity PDSA is warning that the continuing trend of owners doing no pre-purchase research before acquiring a pet is risking the long term health and welfare of millions of animals.
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Tips to identify and prevent stress in dogs
Everyone experiences stress – even our dogs. But too much can lead to serious health problems. Read our blog to learn how to spot the signs of stress and prevent it in dogs.
