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X-rays are at the heart of our emergency care
Many of our pet diagnoses start with an X-ray, but X-rays come at a cost, and we need your donations so more pets receive the life-saving treatments they so desperately need.
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How to hold a Chinchilla safely
A guide to how adults and children should safely handle chinchillas.
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Teddy receives PDSA Gold Medal
We’re really proud to announce that beloved family pet, Teddy, has been awarded the PDSA Gold Medal for life-saving devotion, after she alerted her owners when their young son Riley became perilously trapped in a tumble dryer.
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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.
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Limping and stiffness in cats
There can be lots of causes of limping and stiffness in older cats, but arthritis is usually the most common cause.
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Weird things rabbits do
Our bunnies can bemuse us with their strange behaviour. Our vets answer 7 common questions about the odd things our furry friends do:
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How To Clean Your Cat’s Ears
It’s not necessary to clean your cat’s ears unless you’ve been asked to by your vet. However, you should check your cat’s ears regularly, and contact your vet if you notice any problems.
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Drooling in Rabbits
Healthy rabbits don’t drool/dribble - if you notice your rabbit drooling, it’s likely that something is wrong. Often, the drooling itself isn’t obvious - keep a look out for wet fur and hair loss around their mouth and chin.
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PDSA Pet Survivor 2016 Finalist - Hans
Hans was abandoned with a severely infected head injury, caused by a dog or fox attack.
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Timmy's story
14-year-old cat Timmy was rushed to New Cross PDSA Pet Hospital after coming home with his jaw hanging open.
