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Hamsters as pets
Get expert advice from PDSA vets on hamster cages, diet, and health. Learn how to create a stimulating environment, and ensure your hamster lives a long, happy life.
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Search is on for the UK's fattest pets
A couch-potato lifestyle and excessive food consumption is fuelling a four-legged obesity crisis, warns PDSA vets.
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Gastroenteritis (stomach upset) in dogs
Gastroenteritis is a general term for a stomach and gut upsets. Symptoms include vomiting, diarrhoea and gut pain.
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PetWise Talks
Our sessions are free and are available for all ages. Each unique session is delivered by either our fantastic team of Community and Education Vet Nurses or colleagues
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Ferrets as pets
Get expert advice from PDSA vets on keeping ferrets with tips on creating a stimulating environment, what to feed them, and how to ensure they live a happy life.
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Aural haematoma (swollen ear flap) in a dog | PDSA
An aural haematoma is a blood blister that forms inside an earflap after a blood vessel bursts. They usually develop due to head shaking or ear scratching because of an ear infection or skin problem.
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Volunteering FAQS
Find out all the information you need to know about volunteering for PDSA
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What to do if you find sick or injured wildlife
If you come across a sick or injured wild animal, it can be hard to know what to do. We've put together some advice on how to handle injured wildlife.
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Eye ulcers (corneal ulcers) in dogs
Ulcers often appear suddenly and get rapidly worse. However, eyes heal quickly so with vet treatment an ulcer is likely to heal within a few days.
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Bowel Obstruction/Intestinal Blockage in cats
Cats don’t often eat things they shouldn’t, but occasionally curiosity gets the better of them and can lead to a blockage. String, thread, hair bands, rubber bands and tinsel are the most common items to cause a gut blockage in cats.
