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Dermatitis (red, inflamed, sore skin or a rash) in dogs
Has your dog got red, inflamed, angry looking skin? Or do they have a rash? We often call these symptoms ‘dermatitis’.
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Fleas on cats
Fleas live on cats, dogs and in your home. They are much more common in the summer months (April - September).
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Finn
PD Finn Finn's story When Police Dog Finn and his handler, PC Dave Wardell, were called to pursue a suspect in 2016, both of their lives changed. Finn proved himself to both brave and loyal when he was attacked by the suspect, apprehending them and protecting his handler who was also injured in the attack. Finn’s heroic actions earnt him the PDSA Gold Medal and he and handler PC Wardell have since…
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Limping and stiffness in cats
There can be lots of causes of limping and stiffness in older cats, but arthritis is usually the most common cause.
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Five common health problems in guinea pigs and how to prevent them
Like all pets, guinea pigs have their own set of common health issues. However, you can prevent them by providing the correct care, diet, and home.
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Top honour for WWII hero dog
A US Army dog who protected the lives of his platoon during the invasion of Sicily in 1943, has been posthumously awarded the PDSA Dickin Medal* – widely known as the animal equivalent of the Victoria Cross.
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The most unusual PDSA Medal recipients of all time
Since the inception of our PDSA Animal Awards programme in 1943, we’ve had the privilege of recognising amazing animals of all shapes and sizes for their incredible bravery and devotion to duty.
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Keeping hybrid breeds as pets
Wild hybrid breeds may appeal because of the way they look, but a lot of new owners often find they've bitten off more than they can chew!
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Skylar the Jack Russell is one of the early Pet Fit Club entrants
A cheese-loving Jack Russell is going on a diet after ballooning in weight.
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Round of a-paws for PDSA volunteer after 25 years at Bury shop
A ‘paw-some’ pensioner from Bury has dedicated a quarter of a century to helping pets in need as she marks 25 years of volunteering for leading vet charity PDSA.
