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Toots Moore's story
PDSA vets have saved a nine-month-old kitten twice after she was hit by a car in the middle of the night and later developed a potentially fatal womb infection.
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Severe allergic reactions in dogs
Dogs can have allergic reactions just like people. Common triggers include insect stings, plants and medications (including vaccinations).
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Burmese cats
The Burmese is an energetic cat who loves to play. They are known to enjoy sitting either on your lap or next to you and are good at climbing and jumping.
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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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Dermatitis (red, inflamed, sore skin or a rash) in cats
Has your cat got red, inflamed or angry looking skin? Do they have a rash? We often call these symptoms ‘dermatitis’.
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Our position on the XL Bully ban
XL Bully Statement PDSA’s position on the Dangerous Dogs Act remains unchanged; breed specific legislation is ineffective because any dog can be aggressive. Since the Act was introduced 32 years ago, it has not resulted in a reduction of dog bites or human deaths. While we agree that urgent action is needed to protect the public from dangerous dogs, we’re disappointed to see the Government…
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Fishguard Triathlon - Sprint
Run, swim and cycle in this sprint distance triathlon to raise funds for poorly pets across the UK
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Cruciate ligament damage in dogs
If one of the cruciate ligaments is damaged the knee joint becomes wobbly and this is usually very painful. The most common way for a dog to damage a cruciate ligament is by jumping, skidding, twisting or turning awkwardly.
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Gastric Dilatation Volvulus (GDV) in dogs
GDV ‘Gastric Dilatation Volvulus’ means a stomach that has bloated and twisted. GDV is a painful, life-threatening emergency that often develops over the period of just a few minutes.
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Puppy Love? That’ll get you in the doghouse this Valentine’s Day
Owners prefer their loyal pets over their partners
