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About PDSA Pet Survivor
About PDSA Pet SurvivorWhat is PDSA Pet Survivor?PDSA’s annual Pet Survivor Awards feature pets who’ve beaten all the odds thanks to the skill of vet teams, the devotion of their owners and their own incredible survival spirit. Every year we invite owners and vets from across the UK to nominate pets who have survived a life-threatening illness or injury. We want to hear stories that encapsulate…
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Mammary (breast) problems in dogs
Mammary (breast) problems are most common in female dogs that haven’t been speyed.
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PDSA Pet Survivor 2016 Finalist - Hans
Hans was abandoned with a severely infected head injury, caused by a dog or fox attack.
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Dealing with a dog attack
No matter how well-behaved your dog is you can never guarantee everyone's dog will be the same.
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Noise phobias in dogs
Dogs are very sensitive to noise and can hear much more than us. As a result, even quiet noises can be scary for them, and noise phobias are common.
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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.
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Dog has half of his intestines removed
A hungry hound from Glasgow has undergone life-saving surgery to remove 4ft of his intestines - all because he swallowed a corn-on-the-cob!
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Game of fetch ends in horror
A young Staffordshire bull terrier dodged death after an 11-inch stick became lodged in her throat when a game of fetch went disastrously wrong.
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Pet First Aid course saves pup from choking death
Owner puts life-saving lessons into practice – after just a week!
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First aid for your pet
PDSA Vet Rebecca Ashman provides top tips on what to do in an emergency
