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Ear mites in dogs and puppies
Ear mites are tiny parasites that can affect ears and are especially common in puppies. They can be caught from other pets, but can also climb into your dog’s ears from the environment.
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Feline Leukaemia Virus (FeLV)
Feline Leukaemia Virus (FeLV) is a serious disease that attacks the immune system and causes cancers such as lymphoma and leukaemia.
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Wobbly teeth in cats
Adult cats shouldn’t have wobbly teeth, if you notice any it’s a sign that something is wrong.
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Lyme disease in dogs
Lyme disease is an illness spread by ticks. It’s caused by a bacteria that is spread when a tick attaches to your pet. It can cause a variety of vague symptoms.
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Constipation in cats
Constipation in cats is a relatively common problem – learn more about the symptoms, causes, treatment and more with expertise written by PDSA vets.
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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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Lice in dogs
Veterinary advice on louse infestations in dogs, including symptoms, treatment and prevention.
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Road traffic accidents (RTA)
If your pet had been involved in a road traffic accident, take them to a vet straight away. Read our advice on the best way to care for them.
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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.
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Dog neutering: a guide to castration and spaying
Neutering’ is an operation to remove the testicles or ovaries from a dog. Most dogs can be neutered from 6 months old.
