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First aid for bruises
How to treat your pet at home if they have a bruise.
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First aid for broken bones
Broken bones are extremely painful and require immediate veterinary attention.If your pet has broken a bone, be very careful when moving them. They are likely to be in a lot of pain and may bite you if they are scared and hurting.
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Wounds and skin injuries
Very minor wounds (cuts, grazes, burns, bites and bruises) often heal themselves. More serious wounds should always been seen by a vet.
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Bladder infection (UTI) in cats
A bladder infection is also sometimes called a ‘urinary tract infection (UTI)’ or ‘bacterial cystitis’.
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Antifreeze poisoning in cats | PDSA
Antifreeze (ethylene glycol) is a very common poison in dogs and cats. It’s a very toxic substance so even a small amount can do a lot of damage to several vital organs.
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Eye problems in cats - an overview
Cats can suffer from a variety of different eye conditions, like injuries and infections. Read our vets advice on common eye problems in Cats.
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Aural Haematoma in cats
An aural haematoma is a blood blister that forms inside the ear flap when a blood vessel bursts. They often form because your cat has been shaking their head or scratching their ear.
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Aural haematoma (swollen ear flap) in a dog
An aural haematoma is a blood blister that forms inside an earflap after a blood vessel bursts. They usually develop due to head shaking or ear scratching because of an ear infection or skin problem.
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Vaccination reactions in pets
A vaccination, like any other medication, can sometimes cause side effects - fortunately, they are often mild and pass within a few days.
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Leptospirosis in dogs
Learn about leptospirosis in dogs, what symptoms to look out for, how it gets diagnosed, treated and how to help prevent it. Written by PDSA vets.
