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My dog isn’t eating properly
Appetites do vary between dogs but if your dog’s eating habits have changed it’s often a sign of a problem.
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Gastroenteritis (stomach upset) in dogs
Gastroenteritis is a general term for a stomach and gut upsets. Symptoms include vomiting, diarrhoea and gut pain.
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Why is my dog drinking lots of water and weeing more than usual?
Find out why your dog might be drinking lots and weeing more than normal and when to contact your vet for advice. A complete guide written by PDSA vets.
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Respiratory infections/snuffles in rabbits
‘Snuffles’ is the word we use to describe a respiratory (nose, throat or chest) infection in a rabbit. This article focuses on the two most common causes of snuffles in rabbits: ‘Pasteurella’ and ‘Bordetella’.
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Hypothyroidism in dogs
Hypothyroidism is a lack of thyroid hormones due to underactive thyroid glands. Symptoms of hypothyroidism include weight gain, low energy, and fur loss (alopecia).
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Lyme disease in dogs
Lyme disease is an illness spread by ticks. It’s caused by a bacteria that is spread when a tick attaches to your pet. It can cause a variety of vague symptoms.
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Alabama rot in dogs
Alabama rot is an extremely rare disease in the UK. It affects dogs by causing damage to the blood vessels in their skin and in some cases their kidneys.
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Obesity in rabbits
A third of pet rabbits in the UK are overweight. Overweight rabbits are at risk of health problems and a shorter lifespan.
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Blood in cat poo
There are many different things that can cause blood in your cat’s poo but fortunately, many of them are minor and treatable.
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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.
