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How often should you groom your pet?
When – and how – to groom your pet can often be tricky to work out. Even within the same species, different breeds need different things, it can be hard to know what to do to.
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How can I tell if my pet still has a good quality of life?
All pet owners want their companion to have a good life. As your pet gets older, or if they’re diagnosed with a serious illness, you may worry that they’re suffering and have more bad days than good.
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Kitten falls victim to latest vaccination crisis
A tiny eight-month-old kitten, named Mr Meowgi, is one heart-breaking example of a pet who fell victim to a deadly disease that could have been prevented by a simple vaccine.
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Poisons and Hazards for your pets
Keep your pet safe with our vets’ guide to some common hazards around our homes
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How do vets diagnose pets
Before your vet can give your pet the right treatment, they need to pinpoint exactly what’s wrong. This process is called ‘diagnosis’ and there are plenty of tools and resources to help your vet go about it.
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Dog's 'miracle' recovery after near-tragedy with disinfectant
Pet pooch's sight saved thanks to PDSA
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Ferrets as pets
Get expert advice from PDSA vets on keeping ferrets with tips on creating a stimulating environment, what to feed them, and how to ensure they live a happy life.
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Lining your pet’s cage: Suitable substrates for small pets
Read our advice on the most comfortable and hygienic ways to line your small pets cage or enclosure.
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Dog undergoes surgery after swallowing poo emoji
Teddy the Lhasa Apso was taken to the out-of-hours service at our Leicester Pet Hospital after his owner, Kerry Worth, became increasingly concerned when he started vomiting and stopped eating.
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Pets and babies: helping pets prepare for a new arrival
Finding out you're expecting a baby is often an exciting – and slightly daunting – time. If you’ve got a pet who’s used to having your full attention, it’s worth thinking about how they’ll react to a new arrival to avoid extra worries.
