How to safely move an injured pet

Moving an injured pet needs to be done carefully to avoid making any injuries worse. Stay calm, reassure your pet, check their injuries and make sure you and they are safe before moving them.

How to conduct a food trial: Dog

If your dog has a skin allergy, diarrhoea or symptoms of IBD your vet might ask you to carry out a food trial at home in case their symptoms are triggered by something in their food.

How to run with your dog

Exercising with your dog is a great way to bond while getting both of you in shape. For some dogs, part of their everyday exercise could be a run.

How to: collect a poo sample from your dog

A poo sample may provide your vet with the information they need to diagnose and treat your dog. For guidance on how to collect a stool sample from your dog, read our step-by-step guide or watch our video.

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How to make a destruction box for dogs

We all know it’s important to exercise our dogs, but this means their brains, too! A destruction box is great fun for your pup and gets their mind working.

Renting with pets: how to be the perfect pet tenant

There might be some changes in the near future to make it a little easier to rent if you have a pet, so we’ve pulled some tips together on being the best tenant with a pet!

Snake bites in dogs

Read our vets' advice on what to do if your dog is bitten by a snake, what type of snake it was bitten by, how to help them and when to call a vet.

Lost and found pets: tops tips for finding your pet

The ultimate guide to missing pets – how to find a lost pet and what to do with a stray. Your go-to resource for lost and found pets. Written by PDSA vets.

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.