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Scooting in dogs
Scooting is the word we use to describe a dog sitting down and dragging their bottom along the ground. There are a number of things that could cause scooting.
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First aid for poisons and toxins
Many different house and garden items can be dangerous for pets. It can sometimes take hours or days for your pet to show signs of poisoning/toxicity.
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Low energy (lethargy) in cats
We all know our feline friends like to spend a lot of time sleeping. But would you be able to tell if their lethargy was a sign of a problem?
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Vomiting in dogs
Learn to recognise signs of nausea in your dog the most common causes of vomiting. This guide covers everything from remedies to when to seek care – written by PDSA vets.
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Skin allergies in dogs
Atopic dermatitis (atopy) is an allergy to something in the environment (such as pollen, moulds, grass or dust mites).
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First aid for collapsed pets
Collapse can be caused by many different problems including: heart disease, low blood sugar, pain, breathing difficulties, Addison’s disease, blood loss and seizures.
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Giardia in dogs
Giardia is a very small parasite that attacks the lining of the guts and causes diarrhoea.
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Immune mediated haemolytic anaemia (IMHA) in dogs
IMHA is a condition of the blood that causes severe anaemia. IMHA causes the body (more specifically the immune system) to attack and destroy its own red blood cells.
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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.
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Ticks on cats
If you spot a tick on your cat, it’s important to remove it quickly and properly, using the right equipment.
