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Anal gland abscesses in dogs
Anal gland infections/abscesses are extremely painful and can burst through the skin if they aren’t treated quickly. Contact your vet ASAP if you think your dog has an anal gland abscess.
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Urine Scald, Dirty Bottoms and How to Clean a Rabbit
Having a dirty bottom and/or urine scald can lead to serious problems in rabbits, such as skin infections and fly strike.
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Cherry eye in dogs | PDSA
‘Cherry eye’ is a condition in which the gland that produces tears in dogs pops out and sits in in the corner of the eye.
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How to keep your dog cool in summer
Dogs can’t cool down as easily as we can and it can be hard for them over summer. Read our vets' advice on keeping dogs cool in warmer weather.
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Ticks on cats
If you spot a tick on your cat, it’s important to remove it quickly and properly, using the right equipment.
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Pepsi-cola's story
Pepsi-cola from Blackpool was once so overweight she couldn’t jump the garden fence. She weighed-in at a whopping 8.8kg (1st 5lb) – 60% over her ideal weight (5.5kg/12lb).
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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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Timmy's story
14-year-old cat Timmy was rushed to New Cross PDSA Pet Hospital after coming home with his jaw hanging open.
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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.
