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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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Low energy (lethargy) in cats
We all know our feline friends like to spend a lot of time sleeping. But would you be able to tell if their lethargy was a sign of a problem?
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Itchy ears and head shaking in dogs
Has your dog been shaking his/her head more than usual? Head shaking shouldn’t be ignored because it can indicate many different problems, usually related to the ears.
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Cruciate ligament damage in dogs
If one of the cruciate ligaments is damaged the knee joint becomes wobbly and this is usually very painful. The most common way for a dog to damage a cruciate ligament is by jumping, skidding, twisting or turning awkwardly.
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Road traffic accidents (RTA)
If your pet had been involved in a road traffic accident, take them to a vet straight away. Read our advice on the best way to care for them.
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Heart murmurs in dogs
A heart murmur is a whooshing noise caused by abnormal blood flow inside the heart. There are a few different conditions that can cause heart murmurs in dogs.
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Lethargy (low energy) in dogs
If your dog has less energy than normal, we call it lethargy. Lethargy with no obvious cause usually indicates a problem.
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Gut blockage (foreign body) in dogs
Dogs are very curious and eat some extremely strange things. Unfortunately, some of these items get lodged in their guts and cause a blockage.
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Problems peeing in cats
There are many different medical conditions that can cause cats to have trouble peeing but issues such as stress are also very common.
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Dermatitis (red, inflamed, sore skin or a rash) in dogs
Has your dog got red, inflamed, angry looking skin? Or do they have a rash? We often call these symptoms ‘dermatitis’.
