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Animal poison line
Animal PoisonLineSupporters of PDSA Pet Survivor 2018 ‘Animal PoisonLine (APL) was started in 2017 and is run by the UK’s only animal poison centre. It is a 24 hour triage service for pet owners who need advice if they believe their pet has been in contact with something harmful. The owner will be told whether to expect any symptoms and if a visit to the vet is needed. The team answering the…
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Police Dog Bacca receives PDSA Gold medal
Hero dog Bacca, who was injured protecting his handler, receives the PDSA Gold Medal for life-saving actions
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Alfie and AJ - PDSA Order of Merit
Royal Air Force Police Dogs, Alfie and AJ, received the PDSA Order of Merit in August 2021 for their exceptional contribution to society.
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Enucleation - eye removal in dogs
Removing an eye is usually a last resort, but is necessary in some circumstances. Your vet may advise removing an eye if it’s been badly damaged, is causing pain or is affected by an untreatable condition.
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Spy Spaniel Crommie Honoured
A Golden Spaniel who provided support and comfort for special agents during the Second World War, has been honoured with a PDSA Commendation.
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Judy - Dickin Medal
English Pointer Judy was the mascot on board HMS Grasshopper during the escape from Singapore when the Japanese invaded in 1942.
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Max and Paddy - PDSA Commendation
Cumbrian canines Max and Paddy received a PDSA Commendation for their devotion to owner Kerry and helping him through severe depression after a car accident.
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Eye removal (enucleation) in cats
Removing an eye is usually a last resort, but is necessary in some circumstances. Your vet may advise removing an eye if it’s been badly damaged, is causing unmanageable pain, is affected by an untreatable condition, or contains a tumour.
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HeroRAT Magawa receives PDSA Gold Medal
Landmine detection rat Magawa was trained by the charity APOPO, Find out why he's been awarded the animals' George Cross.
