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Graduate programme case studies
Graduate Programme case studies Hear what some of our Vets had to say about the scheme: Matthew Forshaw – Senior Veterinary Surgeon at Huyton Pet Hospital I'm Matt, the senior veterinary surgeon at Huyton Pet Hospital in Liverpool. I joined PDSA in 2009 as a new graduate from the University of Edinburgh. In the hope of not showing my age, the new graduate scheme didn't exist at that point.…
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6 signs your dog is putting on weight
Keeping a watchful eye on your dog’s waistline will help to keep them happy and healthier for longer.
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Pet Hospital Service guide
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Finlay's story
PDSA vets have saved a one-year-old American Bulldog called Finlay after he suffered heatstroke and his temperature soared to a life threatening 108°F.
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Loss of balance in dogs
Loss of balance can be caused by many different problems. Balance and coordination are controlled by the inner ear and brain, problems with either of these areas could cause balance issues.
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Vomiting in cats
Most cases of vomiting in cats will improve with minimal treatment but sometimes vomiting can be a sign of something more serious.
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Ruffin's story
Biscuit's story Two-year-old Jack Russell crossbreed Biscuit has made a full recovery, thanks to PDSA, after cheekily eating a potentially fatal amount of dark chocolate when her owner's back was turned. Biscuit’s owner, Carolyn, was extremely worried when Biscuit managed to get her paws on her son’s chocolate treat. She knew human chocolate could be dangerous to dogs, and was devastated at the…
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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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How to muzzle train your dog
Muzzle training should be done at your dog’s pace, in several short sessions over a few weeks.
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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.