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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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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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Drooling in dogs
Drooling is normal for dogs, and some breeds drool more than others, but excessive drooling can indicate an underlying health problem.
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Distemper in dogs
Distemper is a disease caused by a virus. The virus spreads easily between dogs. It causes a wide range of symptoms including a cough, runny eyes and nose, diarrhoea, high temperature, thickened pads, tremors and fits.
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Stained fur (saliva staining) in dogs
Has your dog developed brown, pink or orange patches of fur? On their feet? Around their mouth or eyes? In an area that they lick a lot?
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Anal gland abscesses in dogs
Anal gland infections/abscesses are extremely painful and can burst through the skin if they aren’t treated quickly. Contact your vet ASAP if you think your dog has an anal gland abscess.
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Bad breath in dogs
Discover why your dog might have bad breath and when to contact your vet about it. A comprehensive guide, written by PDSA vets.
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Canine communication: recognising stress in your dog
Our dogs tend to tell us how they are feeling through their body language, but sometimes it can be easy to miss the signs. We’re looking at how Kendal Shepherd’s ladder of communication can help owners.
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Dog left extremely ill after contracting Lyme Disease from tick-bite
Lakeland Terrier cross Brad, from Somercotes, Derbyshire, became extremely ill after contracting suspected Lyme Disease from ticks on a hedgehog in his owners’ garden.
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Dementia in Dogs: Cognitive Dysfunction
Cognitive dysfunction (‘doggy dementia’) is a condition that can develop in some dogs as their brain ages. The cause isn’t fully understood, but it’s known to be made worse by changes such as a build-up of a harmful protein (beta amyloid), and poor blood flow.
