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Dog farting and gas
Flatulence (farting) is when your dog passes gas out of their bottom. It happens when gas builds up in the intestines and is usually completely normal.
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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.
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Pets and babies: helping pets prepare for a new arrival
Finding out you're expecting a baby is often an exciting – and slightly daunting – time. If you’ve got a pet who’s used to having your full attention, it’s worth thinking about how they’ll react to a new arrival to avoid extra worries.
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Father's guiding paw for blind dog
A Border Terrier who was born blind is now living life to the full, thanks to his faithful father taking on the role of guide dog.
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First aid for an electric shock in pets
Electric shocks can cause burns, organ damage and death. All pets that have had an electric shock should be checked by a vet because there may be internal/delayed injuries that are not obvious at first.
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Microchips reunite families – Roman knows!
Family and pet reunited after four years, thanks to tiny chip
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Dog nearly dies after wolfing down chocolate Santas
Sweet-toothed Lily, a fourteen-year-old Parsons Russell Terrier from Gillingham, Kent, needed life-saving treatment after polishing off at least four chocolate Santa decorations from the Christmas tree.
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Eye problems in pets
From allergies to infections, there are lots of reasons why your pet might have itchy or sore eyes.
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Dental disease in dogs
Dental (tooth and gum) disease is a painful and common condition. Find out how it is diagnosed, treated and how you can prevent it. Written by PDSA vets.
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Winner of PDSA Pet Fit Club 2017
‘Top dog’ unveiled in national pet slimming competition.
