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Luxating patella in dogs
A luxating patella occurs when a dog's kneecap slides out of the groove in the thighbone. A healthy kneecap should never slip out of the groove, and if it does, we call it a luxating patella (dislocating kneecap).
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RAF Police Dogs to be honoured with ‘animals’ OBE
Alfie and AJ awarded PDSA Order of Merit for exceptional contribution to society
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Painful eye/eye held closed in dogs
Has your dog been blinking excessively, holding an eye shut, showing other signs of eye pain? There are many conditions that can cause painful eye(s), some more serious than others.
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Help pets avoid a Blue Monday
UK pets are suffering from preventable issues, due to lack of understanding of their basic needs.
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Crate training your dog
How to crate train your puppy or adult dog. The benefits of crate training, what you’ll need, how to crate train, and when to seek more help. Written by PDSA vets.
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Painful mouth in a dog
Dogs with sore mouths often eat on one side of their face, eat less or, if the pain is severe, they may stop eating completely.
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How dogs have changed in 100 years of breeding
A sausage dog’s long back. A Bulldog’s wrinkly face. A Bassett hound’s extra-long ears. These are the features that make a dog breed what it is…or are they?
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Bottom problems in dogs
There are a few different conditions that can affect a dog's bottom. Most aren't urgent but some are an emergency. Read our advice on bottom problems in dogs
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Blindness in dogs
Depending on the cause, blindness can develop very suddenly, or very gradually. Most dogs are very good at adapting to gradual blindness and it can be surprisingly difficult to notice. Sudden blindness is much more obvious.
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Havanese
The Havanese is a lively and fairly energetic dog requiring around 30 minutes of exercise per day.
