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Mammary (breast) problems in dogs
Mammary (breast) problems are most common in female dogs that haven’t been speyed.
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Hot spots (acute moist dermatitis) in dogs
Hot spots can appear anywhere on the body and usually look red, angry and wet.
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Distemper in dogs
Distemper is a disease caused by a virus. The virus spreads easily between dogs. It causes a wide range of symptoms including a cough, runny eyes and nose, diarrhoea, high temperature, thickened pads, tremors and fits.
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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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Head tilt in a rabbit
A problem inside the ear or brain is the most common cause of a head tilt in a rabbit. This is because head position is controlled by the balance (vestibular) centre, which sits inside the ear/brain.
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First aid for poisons and toxins
Many different house and garden items can be dangerous for pets. It can sometimes take hours or days for your pet to show signs of poisoning/toxicity.
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Conjunctivitis in cats
Conjunctivitis happens when the conjunctiva becomes inflamed and cases red, itchy, painful and weepy eyes.
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Obesity in cats
Vets estimate that over a third of cats in the UK are overweight. An overweight cat is at risk of health problems and a shorter lifespan.
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Blood in your dog's poo
Blood in your dog's poo is always something to get checked by your vet but don’t panic - there are lots of possible causes ranging from very minor to more serious.
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Chocolate poisoning in dogs
Chocolate contains a substance called theobromine, which is perfectly safe for humans, but toxic for dogs, cats and rabbits.
