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PDSA statement on brachycephalic companion animals
As a veterinary charity, the health issues facing brachycephalic pets are a real concern for us, particularly with the growing popularity of breeds such as French Bulldogs, Bulldogs and Pugs. However, many owners are simply not aware of the detrimental effect extreme conformations can have on their pet’s welfare and quality of life.
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Morbidly obese Husky enters Pet Fit Club
Darcy the Husky, whose love of cheese and ham has seen her balloon in size, is entering Pet Fit Club in hopes of getting fit and losing weight.
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Coronation Street star Lisa George opens PDSA charity shop
New charity shop for pets opens its doors in Ashton.
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Dog left extremely ill after contracting Lyme Disease from tick-bite
Lakeland Terrier cross Brad, from Somercotes, Derbyshire, became extremely ill after contracting suspected Lyme Disease from ticks on a hedgehog in his owners’ garden.
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Canine Surprise! X-ray reveals toy Minion in dog’s stomach
PDSA vets and nurses came to the rescue when a hungry pooch gobbled down a chocolate egg.
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Nine-year-old treks 96 miles to raise money for vet charity PDSA
Inspiring schoolboy takes on Scotland’s West Highland Way to raise vital funds for sick and injured pets.
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PDSA vets save dog from killer parasite
A Staffordshire Bull Terrier from Bristol has been receiving long-term treatment from PDSA vets after contracting chronic lungworm.
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Kirkdale PDSA Pet Hospital receives new £10,000 X-ray machine
Poorly pets suffering with a range of injuries and conditions have received a boost after our Kirkdale Pet Hospital received a new digital X-ray machine worth nearly £10,000.
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PDSA Order of Merit for UK’s oldest known working Mountain Rescue Search Dog
Border Collie Skye receives ‘Animal OBE’ for a lifetime of outstanding devotion.
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Vets issue lily warning to pet owners
Leading vet charity PDSA has issued a warning to pet owners after a cat from Glasgow was saved by their vets after eating lilies, which are highly toxic to felines. According to the charity, lilies are among a number of common plants which can pose a severe threat to pet health.
