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Arthritis in cats
Arthritis (osteoarthritis) is a very common condition that causes painful, swollen joints and makes moving around uncomfortable.
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Fly strike in rabbits
Fly strike happens when a fly lays its eggs on a rabbit’s fur which hatch into maggots and burrow under the skin to feed on flesh.
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Eye ulcers (corneal ulcers) in dogs
Ulcers often appear suddenly and get rapidly worse. However, eyes heal quickly so with vet treatment an ulcer is likely to heal within a few days.
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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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Animal VC for heroic British military dog
‘Incredible’ Mali receives prestigious PDSA Dickin Medal
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Cornwall cat wins national award after miracle survival
Dexter crowned PDSA Pet Survivor of the Year after airgun attack
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PDSA and RSPCA announce key collaboration
New partnership between two leading animal charities aims to help animals - and people - reach the help they need more quickly.
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10 amazing facts about dogs
Dogs are great – they provide us with love, companionship and are always there when we need them. But did you know there’s far more to dogs than meets the eye?
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What to put in an emergency pet bag
Whether you know your pet might need an overnight stay somewhere else soon, or you just like being prepared, putting together an emergency pet bag is a good idea (especially as the weather starts to turn!).
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Stress awareness month
Just like us, our pets can also struggle with stress or anxiety, so this stress awareness month we’ve put together out top tips on spotting pet stress and how to prevent it.
