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PDSA position on the Innate Health Assessment (IHA)
The All-Party Parliamentary Group for Animal Welfare (APGAW) is aiming to tackle the growing and significant challenges associated with extreme conformation. That is body shapes and physical features that are exaggerated to such an extent that they cause suffering.
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Removal of 3rd party public liability insurance for XL Bully dogs
Owners of XL Bully dogs may be concerned to hear the news that public liability insurance will no longer be available from 1 July through the Dogs Trust Companion Club scheme. However, it’s important that owners do not panic.
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Cat communication: how do I know if my cat is happy?
You can tell a lot about how your cat is feeling by their body language. Take a look at our vets' guide to learn if your cat is happy, sad or angry.
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Hypothyroidism in dogs
Hypothyroidism is a lack of thyroid hormones due to underactive thyroid glands. Symptoms of hypothyroidism include weight gain, low energy, and fur loss (alopecia).
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Severe allergic reactions in dogs
Dogs can have allergic reactions just like people. Common triggers include insect stings, plants and medications (including vaccinations).
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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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Rifleman Khan - Dickin Medal 19
Following training, Khan joined the 6th Battalion Cameronians (Scottish Rifles) and teamed up with handler Lance Corporal James (Jimmy) Muldoon.
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Vomiting in cats
Most cases of vomiting in cats will improve with minimal treatment but sometimes vomiting can be a sign of something more serious.
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Antifreeze poisoning in dogs | PDSA
Antifreeze (ethylene glycol) poisoning in dogs including symptoms, treatment, outlook and how to prevent it. Written by PDSA vets.
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Assistant Shop Manager
Our Assistant Shop Managers support the Shop Manager by working collaboratively to drive sales and profits and working closely with staff and volunteers.
