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Your guinea pig’s diet
Discover the ideal diet for your guinea pigs with tips on selecting the best food and choosing healthy treats. Ensure your guinea pigs’ health with our guide written by PDSA vets.
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Cataracts in dogs
Learn all about cataracts in dogs, including how to spot them, what causes them, treatment and prognosis. Written by PDSA vets.
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FIV in cats – Feline Immunodeficiency Virus
FIV is a virus that infects cats and damages their immune system, making them prone to infections that they then struggle to recover from (similar to HIV in humans).
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The benefits of owning a pet
If you own a pet we don’t need to tell you how they can brighten your day at the wag of a tail. But did you know that lots of scientific studies have also shown that owning a pet can be good for your physical and mental health?
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Cat labour – a guide to your cat giving birth
If you have a pregnant cat, it’s important to be well informed and prepared for her kittening to reduce the chance of problems.
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How to calm an anxious dog
From fireworks and storms to being home alone – our vets give their advice on anxiety and phobias in dogs.
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Socialising your kitten
Socialisation – introducing your kitten to every day sights and sounds - will help them become a happy, confident cat. Find out why our vets say it’s so important.
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Where should I get a dog from?
Where should I get a dog from? Here's what we recommend at PDSA
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Lungworm in dogs
Lungworm infection is becoming much more common, and is now a risk to dogs across much of the UK. Your dog is at risk of catching lungworm if they eat slugs and snails (this often happens by accident while eating grass).
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Bowel Obstruction/Intestinal Blockage in cats
Cats don’t often eat things they shouldn’t, but occasionally curiosity gets the better of them and can lead to a blockage. String, thread, hair bands, rubber bands and tinsel are the most common items to cause a gut blockage in cats.
