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National award for hero Police Dog
German Shepherd Axle receives PDSA Commendation after tackling armed criminal.
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Why and when pets moult
Moulting in pets is natural but can sometimes seem never-ending! Discover why and when pets moult.
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Behind The Headlines
Behind The HeadlinesMeet some of the pets behind our #PawsFirst campaign.
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Duke VLM
DukeDuke's storyWe can only help sick and injured pets, like Duke, with the help of fantastic supporters like you. We've been running on this kind of support over the last 100 years and together we can achieve a world where no pet suffers needlessly.When Jack Russell crossbreed puppy Duke got his paws on a cold and flu sachet containing paracetamol, his owners knew something wasn't right. Nathan…
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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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Winkie - Dickin Medal 1
Carrier pigeon, Winkie, received the first PDSA Dickin Medal from Maria Dickin on 2 December 1943 for the heroic role she played in saving the lives of a downed air crew.
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Theo - Dickin Medal 64
On their first tour of duty together, Royal Army Veterinary Corps Arms and Explosive Search Dog Theo, and his handler Lance Corporal Liam Tasker, were the one of the most successful Military Working Dog teams of the whole Afghanistan conflict.
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Sergeant Reckless
We’re really proud to announce that Sergeant Reckless has been awarded the PDSA Dickin Medal – the animal equivalent of the Victoria Cross.
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How to become a veterinary nurse
Think a career as a vet nurse is for you? Read our free advice guide on the qualifications and training you’ll need to become a veterinary nurse.
