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The ideal home for Chinchillas
Advice on the type of enclosure your Chinchillas need and how to give them a cosy nest box to sleep in.
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Elbow dysplasia in dogs
Elbow dysplasia is a painful condition of the elbow joint that most commonly affects large breed dogs. It causes swelling, pain and eventually arthritis.
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How to train your puppy basic commands
There are a few basic commands that ideally all owners should teach their dogs. They’re nice and simple and your pup will love to learn them!
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Vomiting in dogs
Learn to recognise signs of nausea in your dog the most common causes of vomiting. This guide covers everything from remedies to when to seek care – written by PDSA vets.
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Persian
Persians aren’t usually highly active cats and may display occasional bursts of energy rather than regular ones.
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How to choose a healthier pedigree pet
Sadly, pedigree pets often suffer from painful health problems. If you're thinking of getting a pedigree dog, cat or rabbit read our vets' tips on choosing a healthier pet.
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5 things you do that your cat secretly hates
None of us want to annoy our feline friends but it can be tricky when you don't speak the same language!
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Skin fold dermatitis in dogs
Pockets in between skin folds get very warm and moist. This makes a perfect environment for bacteria and yeast to grow and infections to develop.
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Pyometra (infected womb) in dogs
A pyometra is a womb infection – a very serious condition, common in unneutered, female dogs. Treatment for a pyometra includes emergency surgery to remove the womb, a fluid drip and medication.
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Saddle thrombus (aortic thromboembolism) in cats
A saddle thrombus is a blood clot that blocks blood supply to the back legs. Symptoms appear suddenly and include severely painful, paralysed back legs. A saddle thrombus is an emergency.
