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Lucca receives PDSA Dickin Medal
A retired US Marine Corps dog who protected the lives of allied troops in Iraq and Afghanistan has been honoured with the PDSA Dickin Medal – the animal equivalent of the Victoria Cross.
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Winner of PDSA Pet Fit Club 2017
‘Top dog’ unveiled in national pet slimming competition.
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Two dogs share UK's 'biggest loser' crown
Two formerly obese dogs have been named joint pet slimmers of the year in 2018's PDSA Pet Fit Club competition
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Immune mediated haemolytic anaemia (IMHA) in dogs
IMHA is a condition of the blood that causes severe anaemia. IMHA causes the body (more specifically the immune system) to attack and destroy its own red blood cells.
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Rats as pets
Get expert advice from PDSA vets on habitat, diet, and health. Learn how to choose the perfect cage, create a stimulating environment, and ensure your rats live happy lives.
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Bear's story
Six-month-old kitten, Bear, needed emergency surgery at PDSA after swallowing string from beef packaging.
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Dementia in Dogs: Cognitive Dysfunction
Cognitive dysfunction (‘doggy dementia’) is a condition that can develop in some dogs as their brain ages. The cause isn’t fully understood, but it’s known to be made worse by changes such as a build-up of a harmful protein (beta amyloid), and poor blood flow.
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Zakk's firework terror
SkySky's storyWhen Sky's owners noticed her stomach begin to swell, they knew that something wasn't right. Sky the Staffie, from Manchester, is lucky to be alive after she developed a potentially fatal womb infection. Sky was rushed to PDSA at death's door and needed urgent life-saving surgery after the charity's vets found her infected womb weighed 2.5kg (5.5lb) equivalent to nearly three bags of…
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Great Dane breed information
Great Danes are big, playful dogs with personalities to match!
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Siberian Husky breed information
Huskies are hugely energetic dogs who love to run as much as possible.
