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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.
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Constipation in cats
Constipation in cats is a relatively common problem – learn more about the symptoms, causes, treatment and more with expertise written by PDSA vets.
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Greyhound
Greyhounds have a strong chase instinct and are extremely fast runners.
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Hair loss (alopecia) in cats
Alopecia develops in one of two ways, your cat pulls their own hair out or the hair drops out. Common causes of hair loss in cats include fleas, stress and allergies.
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Hair loss (alopecia) in rabbits
Fur loss (alopecia) in rabbits usually appears in patches and depending on the cause often comes with a variation of other symptoms.
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How To Clean Your Cat’s Ears
It’s not necessary to clean your cat’s ears unless you’ve been asked to by your vet. However, you should check your cat’s ears regularly, and contact your vet if you notice any problems.
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Darcy suffered horrific injuries after falling down a 60ft dam
Darcy was walking at Glascarnoch Dam in the Highlands when suddenly she jumped over a five-foot wall, only to find a 60ft concrete slipway on the other side.
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Eyelash problems in dogs
Our vets write about eyelash problems in dogs including distichiasis, trichiasis and ectopic cilia.
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Idiopathic Epilepsy in Dogs
Idiopathic epilepsy is the most common cause of repeated seizures in dogs. It’s important to have your dog checked by your vet if they have a seizure, even if they have recovered well.
