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How To Give Your Dog A Pill
Having a good technique for giving your dog a tablet will make the process much less stressful for both you and your dog.
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Is my cat drinking and weeing too much?
Is your cat drinking or weeing more than usual? You may hear your vet use the words polyuria and polydipsia (PUPD for short). Polyuria is weeing too much, Polydipsia is drinking too much.
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Diarrhoea in rabbits
Diarrhoea in a rabbit is a serious problem that shouldn’t be ignored. As a rabbit owner, it’s important to check that your rabbit is passing normal, solid pellets every day.
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How to clean a dog’s ears
Always speak to your vet before cleaning your dog’s ears to make sure they don’t need any medication beforehand.
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Parasites in dogs
Mites and lice are tiny parasites that like to live on dogs (and other species). They damage the skin by biting or burrowing and often cause intense irritation.
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Bandage care for pets
Contact your vet if your pet’s bandage gets wet, slips off, smells, or if there are signs of swelling, redness, or injury to the skin around it.
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Local challenge events
Take on a challenge for PDSA in your local area to raise money for pets in need
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Urine Scald, Dirty Bottoms and How to Clean a Rabbit
Having a dirty bottom and/or urine scald can lead to serious problems in rabbits, such as skin infections and fly strike.
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Drooling in Rabbits
Healthy rabbits don’t drool/dribble - if you notice your rabbit drooling, it’s likely that something is wrong. Often, the drooling itself isn’t obvious - keep a look out for wet fur and hair loss around their mouth and chin.
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Tail docking in dogs
For tail docking to be legal, it must be performed by a vet, puppies must be under five days old, and a certificate must be provided.
