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  • Cat flu in kittens

    Cat flu is an illness that causes symptoms similar to human flu. It’s important to contact your vet for advice if your kitten develops any symptoms of cat flu, even if they are mild.

  • How to collect a urine sample from your cat

    Collecting a urine sample from a cat isn’t as tricky as it sounds – with the right equipment and knowledge it’s usually quite a simple process.

  • Rat poisoning in dogs

    Rat and mouse poisons contain ingredients that are often highly toxic to dogs. If you suspect your dog has swallowed rat or mouse poison, call your vet immediately.

  • Head tilt in dogs: causes and when to contact your vet | PDSA

    If your dog’s head is tilted to one side, there may be an underlying medical reason. Read our guide from PDSA vets to discover what can cause a head tilt

  • Nystagmus (flickering or twitching eye movements) in dogs | PDSA

    Nystagmus is the word we use to describe flickering eye movements. In certain circumstances, flickering eye movements are normal, but your dog’s eyes should not flicker when their head is still.

  • Mange (sarcoptes mite) in dogs

    Mange is a skin condition caused by a mite called ‘Sarcoptes’. Mange is highly contagious, often caught by contact with an infected dog or fox.

  • Eye removal (enucleation) in cats

    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 unmanageable pain, is affected by an untreatable condition, or contains a tumour.

  • My dog has eaten something harmful

    Curious dogs can get their paws on all sorts of things - food, bones, rubber toys, stones. Here's what to do if you think your dog has eaten something that might be harmful.

  • Chocolate poisoning in dogs

    Chocolate contains a substance called theobromine, which is perfectly safe for humans, but toxic for dogs, cats and rabbits.

  • Permethrin toxicity in cats

    Permethrin is a chemical used to treat fleas. It’s safe to use on dogs but is extremely poisonous for cats. Common symptoms of permethrin poisoning include drooling, acting strangely, twitching and fitting.