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Sunburn in pets
Pets can get sunburnt just like people, especially if they are light coloured or have a thin/patchy coat. Sunburn is painful, causes skin damage, and can lead to certain types of skin cancer.
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Olga - Dickin Medal 51
Police Horse Olga was just one of many horses to play a vital role in crowd control and rescue operations as London suffered unrelenting attacks from the Luftwaffe’s notorious ‘Flying Bombs’.
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Arthritis in dogs
Arthritis (osteoarthritis) is a very common condition that causes painful, swollen joints.
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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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Vet Q&A: Can we feed the dog Christmas dinner?
We’re feeling really festive here and it’s the time of year that most owners might be thinking of giving their dog an extra treat on Christmas day.
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How to exercise my rabbits?
They might look small, but our rabbits still need to keep active! There’s lost you can do to help your four-legged friends exercise to keep fit, healthy and happy.
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Steroids for pets
Steroids are a group of medicines that help with a range of conditions in pets. They are most commonly used for reducing inflammation and managing the immune system.
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IVDD/slipped disc in dogs
Intervertebral disc disease (IVDD) is a condition that causes the intervertebral discs (cushions between the backbones) to lose their sponginess, become hard and fragile, and sometimes slip out of place.
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Farewill T&Cs
Farewill terms and conditions PDSA has partnered with Farewill to offer supporters the opportunity to write their Will for free using the service. PDSA will issue the supporter with a voucher code which can be redeemed at check out on Farewill’s website, or over the phone, to cover the cost of a Will (usually £90) or couple’s Will (usually £140). You will not be able to get a free Will from…
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Our position on the XL Bully ban
XL Bully Statement PDSA’s position on the Dangerous Dogs Act remains unchanged; breed specific legislation is ineffective because any dog can be aggressive. Since the Act was introduced 32 years ago, it has not resulted in a reduction of dog bites or human deaths. While we agree that urgent action is needed to protect the public from dangerous dogs, we’re disappointed to see the Government…
