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Road safety tips for dog owners
Unfortunately, roads and traffic are a potential danger for dogs. Here are some tips for keeping your dog safe around our busy roads.
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Respiratory infections/snuffles in rabbits
‘Snuffles’ is the word we use to describe a respiratory (nose, throat or chest) infection in a rabbit. This article focuses on the two most common causes of snuffles in rabbits: ‘Pasteurella’ and ‘Bordetella’.
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Ear mites in cats and kittens
Ear mites are tiny parasites that can affect ears. They are common in kittens but can also affect adult cats.
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Adolescent (Teenage) dogs
Adolescent dogs Just like us, dogs will reach an adolescent (or teenage) stage in their lives. They are often reported to go through a "rebellious" phase, like some human teens. Our vets have some advice for owners whose pups are reaching adolescence. When dogs reach adolescence, you may notice changes in their behaviour. This could be things like struggling with their training or not listening to…
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Heart murmurs in dogs
A heart murmur is a whooshing noise caused by abnormal blood flow inside the heart. There are a few different conditions that can cause heart murmurs in dogs.
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Irwin's story
A curious eighteen-month-old cat called Irwin was saved by PDSA vets when he needed emergency surgery after swallowing hair bands.
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Sky
SkySky's storyWhen Sky's owners noticed her stomach begin to swell, they knew that something wasn't right. Sky the Staffie, from Manchester, is lucky to be alive after she developed a potentially fatal womb infection. Sky was rushed to PDSA at death's door and needed urgent life-saving surgery after the charity's vets found her infected womb weighed 2.5kg (5.5lb) equivalent to nearly three bags of…
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Anorexia in cats
Have you suddenly noticed your cat’s not eating? We know how worrying that can be and it's usually a sign something is wrong.
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Manchester Celebrity Supporters
Manchester Celebrity Supporters We're so proud to say that because of the vital work we're doing in Manchester, these incredible stars have chosen to support our cause. Thanks to the help of our Manchester celebrity ambassadors, we're able to raise awareness of our work in saving pets' lives and why we so desperately need a new hospital in Manchester. Here's why these generous individuals have…
