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First aid for an electric shock in pets
Electric shocks can cause burns, organ damage and death. All pets that have had an electric shock should be checked by a vet because there may be internal/delayed injuries that are not obvious at first.
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Dog needs emergency surgery following a game of fetch
Nottingham pooch back on all four paws for Christmas after a stick pierced his mouth during a game of fetch, thanks to vet charity PDSA.
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Dog’s baking cupboard binge was a recipe for disaster
A binge-eating Boxer dog created his own Great British bark-off after wolfing down the entire contents of a baking cupboard.
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Humping Behaviour in Dogs
Mounting and humping is normal for both male and female dogs, and occurs for a number of reasons (not always sexual). Distracting your dog, teaching them appropriate behaviour and neutering can help prevent humping.
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Degenerative Myelopathy in dogs
Degenerative myelopathy (DM) is a condition of the spine that causes a gradual paralysis of the back end. Symptoms include weak, wobbly back legs, incontinence and paralysis.
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Saint Bernard breed information
Saint Bernards are real gentle giants who need lots of space.
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Roma's story
Roma, a seven-year-old Dachshund from Brighton, was diagnosed with diabetes in 2022 and requires regular medication to manage her condition.
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Bone cancer in dogs | PDSA
Osteosarcoma is a type of bone cancer. Osteosarcomas are painful tumours that often first appear as hot, solid, tender swellings. They are most common in leg bones, but can affect any bone in the body.
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Distemper in dogs
Distemper is a disease caused by a virus. The virus spreads easily between dogs. It causes a wide range of symptoms including a cough, runny eyes and nose, diarrhoea, high temperature, thickened pads, tremors and fits.
