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Obesity in dogs
Vets estimate that nearly half of dogs in the UK are overweight! Being obese puts your dog at risk of health problems, and is likely to reduce how long they live.
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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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Eyelid growths/lumps on dogs eyelids
Eyelid growths are common in dogs but fortunately, most of them are benign (non-cancerous). Cancerous or not, if your dog has a growth on their eyelid, it’s best that it’s removed before it gets bigger and more difficult to treat.
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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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Modern Slavery
Modern Slavery Statement This statement sets out PDSA’s commitment, and steps put in place, to preventing slavery and human trafficking in its organisation and within its supply chains. The organisation acknowledges responsibility to comply with all principles of the Modern Slavery Act 2015 (MSA). This statement relates to the financial year 1 January 2017 to 31 December 2017. PDSA have a zero…
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Kuno receives PDSA Dickin Medal
A retired Military Working Dog (MWD), who suffered life-changing injuries while supporting British Forces fighting Al Qaeda, has today been awarded the PDSA Dickin Medal* for his bravery and devotion to duty.
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Lost sock almost cost puppy his life
A six-month-old puppy called Rocky needed lifesaving surgery after our vets discovered he had swallowed an entire sock.
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Pets in lets: Top tips for renting with pets
We’re undoubtedly a nation of pet lovers, with our 2022 PAW Report findings showing a whopping 52% of UK adults own a pet. Despite this, many tenants are still faced with the challenge of finding a home that will welcome their furry family members; in 2020, only 7% of landlords advertised their property as suitable for pets (GOV.UK). Finding it too difficult to secure pet-friendly accommodation, many pet owners are left with no choice but to give up their four-legged friends - a truly heart-breaking outcome.
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Who keeps the dog after a breakup?
PDSA Vet Nurse Shauna Walsh is on hand for pet owners wondering who keeps the dog after a breakup.
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Impulse buying ‘causing misery for pets and owners’
Research reveals startling lack of pet planning
