PDSA Paws Forever Pet Tribute Garden

First aid for bite wounds

Quickly assess the wound. If there are large areas of skin missing and/or you can see tendons muscles or bones, cover the area with a clean dry dressing and go immediately to your nearest vets.

Whelping – a guide to your dog giving birth

If you have a pregnant dog, it’s important to be well informed and prepared for her whelping to reduce the chance of problems.

Limping and stiffness in dogs

Limping and stiffness can be caused by many different conditions, like minor injuries and arthritis. Read more about the treatment available and how you can help keep your dog comfortable.

First aid for bleeding wounds

Quickly assess the bleeding, if your pet has a bleeding wound that is spurting bright red blood, they may have damaged an artery. This bleeding may be more difficult to stop so apply a firm pressure and go immediately to your nearest vets.

Enucleation - eye removal in dogs

Removing an eye is usually a last resort, but is necessary in some circumstances. Your vet may advise removing an eye if it’s been badly damaged, is causing pain or is affected by an untreatable condition.

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.

Rip - Dickin Medal 27

Adopted as a mascot by Mr. King’s Civil Defence Squad colleagues in post B132, the Southill Street Air Raid Patrol (ARP), Rip showed a talent for sniffing out survivors trapped in bombed buildings and soon became an unofficial Search and Rescue dog.

Spy Spaniel Crommie Honoured

A Golden Spaniel who provided support and comfort for special agents during the Second World War, has been honoured with a PDSA Commendation.