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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.
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Why do dogs eat poo?
Unfortunately (for us!), many dogs enjoy the taste of poo, and eating it (coprophagia) is a very normal dog behaviour. Contrary to popular belief, if your dog eats poo, it’s unlikely to be because of a health problem or something missing from their diet.
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Hypothyroidism in dogs
Hypothyroidism is a lack of thyroid hormones due to underactive thyroid glands. Symptoms of hypothyroidism include weight gain, low energy, and fur loss (alopecia).
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How to muzzle train your dog
Muzzle training should be done at your dog’s pace, in several short sessions over a few weeks.
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Keeping hybrid breeds as pets
Wild hybrid breeds may appeal because of the way they look, but a lot of new owners often find they've bitten off more than they can chew!
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Hero dog Leuk receives PDSA Dickin Medal
A French Navy Commando dog has today (23 April) received the highest honour available for animals – the PDSA Dickin Medal – for his life-saving actions while on duty.
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Summer allergies: how to protect your pets from pollen
Summer days can bring about high pollen counts and that may mean irritation and misery for pets with hay fever.
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The benefits of keeping pet insurance as your pet ages
Uncover the value of maintaining insurance, like PDSA Pet Insurance, for your aging pet to safeguard their well-being and protect them from unexpected emergencies.
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A joint statement from PDSA and Vets Now (pet emergency service)
A joint statement from PDSA and Vets Now (pet emergency service)
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Meet Karen Lowes - the designer behind our new Cosy Cat range
Introducing our charming new Cosy Cat range designed by Karen Lowes, available at your nearest PDSA charity shop. Find out more here.
