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PDSA: How we’ve been helping pets during the pandemic
Throughout the coronavirus pandemic, we’ve been working hard to keep our 48 Pet Hospitals open for emergency and urgent treatment. We’ve helped thousands of pets in need since the start of the pandemic.
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Who was Maria Dickin? Celebrating PDSA’s incredible founder
Today, PDSA’s founder Maria Dickin CBE would have been 150. We’re taking a look at who Maria was and why she decided to set up the People’s Dispensary for Sick Animals.
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15 PDSA milestones to celebrate Maria Dickin’s 150th Birthday
You might already know that our founder, Maria Dickin CBE, would have been 150 this week. To celebrate, we’re looking at some major milestones for PDSA since our beginnings in 1917!
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Vet Q&A: Do pets recognise people?
Whether you need to leave your pet with someone else while you’re on holiday, are heading off to uni, or your pet goes missing and you’re reunited, you might be wondering if your four-legged friend will still recognise you when you see them again.
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Vet Q&A: Is my cat grooming too much?
Cats are clean animals and it’s normal to see your feline friend preening themselves throughout the day. If they’re grooming too much though and you’re noticing hair loss, then there may be an underlying problem.
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Older pets: taking care of your senior citizen’s joints
As our pets get older, they’ll need a little more TLC than younger pets. Their joints may not be as good as they used to, they might start to slow down and generally rely on you a bit more.
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Vet Q&A: Does the change in seasons affect pets?
We all know that people can get SAD (Seasonal Affective Disorder) this time of year and it might seem like our pets are under the weather too, but how much do the seasons really affect pets?
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10 superstitions about pets de-bunked
With Halloween just around the corner, we’ve been looking at (and debunking) some of our favourite pet-related myths.
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Vet Q&A: Should I keep my rabbits inside or outside?
Our rabbits can happily live indoors or outdoors, but as the weather gets cooler you might have a few more questions about moving your furry friends inside to escape the elements.
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Honouring our animal heroes: what’s the PDSA Dickin Medal?
Every year on 11 November, we remember the courageous men and women who have served in military conflicts. Here at PDSA, we also take the opportunity to remember the incredible animals who also served.
