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  • Kitten falls victim to latest vaccination crisis

    A tiny eight-month-old kitten, named Mr Meowgi, is one heart-breaking example of a pet who fell victim to a deadly disease that could have been prevented by a simple vaccine.

  • Blindness in cats

    Surprisingly, it’s not always easy to tell if your cat is going blind. There are many possible causes – some cause sudden blindness, some cause gradual blindness, some are treatable, some are not.

  • Skin lumps and tumours in dogs

    Worried about a lump on your dog? This vet-written guide provides information about common skin lumps, their causes, diagnosis, and when to seek vet care.

  • 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.

  • Rehoming a pet during the coronavirus pandemic

    As some rescue centres are beginning to rehome pets again, now might seem like a good time to get a four-legged friend for some of us, but there’s a lot to think about first!

  • Vets issue lily warning to pet owners

    Leading vet charity PDSA has issued a warning to pet owners after a cat from Glasgow was saved by their vets after eating lilies, which are highly toxic to felines. According to the charity, lilies are among a number of common plants which can pose a severe threat to pet health.

  • DM 80

    This year marks 80 years since the PDSA Dickin Medal was first awarded to acknowledge outstanding acts of bravery by animals serving with the Armed Forces or Civil Defence units. Our founder, Maria Dickin CBE, introduced the PDSA Dickin Medal on 2 December 1943, at the height of World War II. A tireless campaigner for animal welfare, Maria Dickin was determined to raise the status of animals in…

  • 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’.

  • Dry eye in dogs

    Dry eye is a condition that stops your dog producing tears and causes dry, painful eyes.

  • Ear mites in dogs and puppies

    Ear mites are tiny parasites that can affect ears and are especially common in puppies. They can be caught from other pets, but can also climb into your dog’s ears from the environment.