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Mali - PDSA Dickin Medal
MaliCentenary PDSA Dickin MedalCentenary PDSA Dickin Medal for MaliWe’re thrilled to announce that Mali, a British Military Working Dog (MWD) who helped save the lives of troops in Afghanistan has received the prestigious PDSA Dickin Medal – the animal equivalent of the Victoria Cross. Eight-year-old Belgian Malinois Mali was part of a British Military unit deployed to Afghanistan in 2012. During…
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Brucellosis in Dogs
Find out more about Brucella canis in dogs including symptoms, diagnosis, treatment and the risk of spread to humans. A comprehensive guide from PDSA vets.
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PDSA Childrens writing competition 2019
Under 16's have the amazing chance to win their own height in books in our 2019 writing competition - judged by Author Abi Elphinstone!
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Hand rearing kittens
Hand rearing kittens can be very rewarding but is also a big commitment. It involves keeping the kittens warm, regular feeding, toileting, cleaning, health monitoring and socialisation.
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The benefits of owning a pet
If you own a pet we don’t need to tell you how they can brighten your day at the wag of a tail. But did you know that lots of scientific studies have also shown that owning a pet can be good for your physical and mental health?
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Don’t make it a Christmas to die for…
Thousands of dogs are fed toxic treats
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10 things to consider when organising a dog-friendly festival
Organising a dog-friendly event can be a little overwhelming. Our vets are here to help with 10 top tips for planning the perfect dog-friendly event!
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Harvest mites in dogs
Harvest mites can often be seen as tiny red/orange ‘dots’ on the skin and fur, and usually cause symptoms like itchy skin and red, inflamed skin on dogs.
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Constipation in cats
Constipation in cats is a relatively common problem – learn more about the symptoms, causes, treatment and more with expertise written by PDSA vets.
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Choc horror!
A 15-week-old puppy named Zeena needed life-saving treatment after wolfing down a double pack of bourbon biscuits
