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Sergeant Reckless
We’re really proud to announce that Sergeant Reckless has been awarded the PDSA Dickin Medal – the animal equivalent of the Victoria Cross.
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Severe pain in pets
If your pet is in pain, contact your vet, if they are in severe pain, take them straight to your vet. Severe pain often indicates a serious problem, even if it the cause isn’t obvious.
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Scooting in cats
Scooting is a word used to explain the act of a cat sitting down and dragging their bottom along the ground. This is usually because of an itch or pain around their anus, caused by:
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Lord Firebrand
Military Working Horse, Lord Firebrand, also known as Yogi, has been awarded the PDSA Order of Merit for his devotion to duty and service to society from 2013 to 2023.
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Yoyo and Scamp
Tobacco detection dogs Yoyo and Scamp have been awarded the PDSA Order of Merit for their devotion to duty and service to society for over ten years.
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Hair loss (alopecia) in cats
Alopecia develops in one of two ways, your cat pulls their own hair out or the hair drops out. Common causes of hair loss in cats include fleas, stress and allergies.
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Dog Vaccines
Vaccination is an important way of protecting your dog against some serious diseases. Read our vet's advice on dog vaccinations and how they work.
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Giardia in dogs
Giardia is a very small parasite that attacks the lining of the guts and causes diarrhoea.
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Mali - PDSA Dickin Medal
MaliCentenary PDSA Dickin MedalCentenary PDSA Dickin Medal for MaliWe’re thrilled to announce that Mali, a British Military Working Dog (MWD) who helped save the lives of troops in Afghanistan has received the prestigious PDSA Dickin Medal – the animal equivalent of the Victoria Cross. Eight-year-old Belgian Malinois Mali was part of a British Military unit deployed to Afghanistan in 2012. During…
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Exercising your Cat
Natural play is great exercise for your cat and helps keep them happy and healthy. Find out what kind of cat toys and types of play our vets recommend.