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Mary of Exeter - Dickin Medal 32
Owned by bootmaker and pigeon breeder Cecil 'Charlie' Brewer, Mary of Exeter joined the National Pigeon Service in the 1940s. Her role was to provide critical intelligence to the Allies by delivering top secret messages from behind enemy lines.
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How to safely move an injured pet
Moving an injured pet needs to be done carefully to avoid making any injuries worse. Stay calm, reassure your pet, check their injuries and make sure you and they are safe before moving them.
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PDSA Pet Survivor 2018 Finalist - Brandy
Brandy was playing a game of fetch when a tragic accident occurred. She was left fighting for her life, and was selected as a finalist in PDSA Pet Survivor of the Year 2018.
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Weigh Up
Like people, pets need to eat the right diet and get plenty of exercise to live long, healthy and happy lives. But doing those things isn’t always easy.
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How to stop cats jumping
Cats are curious animals who love to be up high because it can make them feel safer, which sometimes means they jump to places some people prefer they wouldn’t.
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My cat has eaten something harmful
Keep anything that could be poisonous or cause a gut blockage in cats safely out of their reach.
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Bowel Obstruction/Intestinal Blockage in cats
Cats don’t often eat things they shouldn’t, but occasionally curiosity gets the better of them and can lead to a blockage. String, thread, hair bands, rubber bands and tinsel are the most common items to cause a gut blockage in cats.
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Ticks on dogs
Ticks are parasites that feed on animal and human blood. They can also transmit diseases such as Lyme disease.
