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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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Vet Q&A: How can I stop my cat getting separation anxiety?
It may come as a surprise, but cats can get separation anxiety which can make them stressed and cause a lot of other problems. As lockdown is slowly lifted, we need to help our cats re-adjust to 'normal' life.
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Vet Q&A: How can I deal with the loss of a pet?
Losing a pet can be a really difficult time. While it’s not something any of us want to go through, sadly all pet owners will have to at some stage.
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New PDSA service for North London
PDSA, the vet charity for pets in need, has opened a new service in North London – the Edmonton Green PDSA Pet Clinic. The facility, a refurbished former RSPCA clinic, has now opened to the public as the latest step in the partnership between the two major animal charities.
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Travel sickness in dogs
Car sickness is a common problem for puppies and dogs. Travel training is the best way to prevent a car sickness problem developing.
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Marley's story
PDSA vets have saved a five-year-old dog called Marley after he became impaled on a stick during a game of fetch.
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Vet Q&A: Am I doing enough for my cat’s dental care? | PDSA
Most cats don’t show symptoms of dental disease until it’s very severe and painful for them. Certain dental problems if left untreated can even cause other problems like kidney and heart disease.
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Degus as pets
Discover everything you need to know about caring for pet degus. Get expert advice from PDSA vets on habitat, diet, and health, and ensure your degus live long, happy lives.
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PDSA statement on brachycephalic companion animals
As a veterinary charity, the health issues facing brachycephalic pets are a real concern for us, particularly with the growing popularity of breeds such as French Bulldogs, Bulldogs and Pugs. However, many owners are simply not aware of the detrimental effect extreme conformations can have on their pet’s welfare and quality of life.
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Dog needs surgery after wolfing down the top of baby’s bottle
This amazing x-ray left our vets gobsmacked when they discovered the cause of Diesel the dog’s tummy woes – a teat from a baby’s bottle!
