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Ear mites in dogs and puppies
Ear mites are tiny parasites that can affect ears and are especially common in puppies. They can be caught from other pets, but can also climb into your dog’s ears from the environment.
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Removal of 3rd party public liability insurance for XL Bully dogs
Owners of XL Bully dogs may be concerned to hear the news that public liability insurance will no longer be available from 1 July through the Dogs Trust Companion Club scheme. However, it’s important that owners do not panic.
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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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Dog's mouth glued shut after chewing on glossy leaflet
A Jack Russell was saved from a sticky situation by PDSA vets after munching on a glossy leaflet that glued his teeth together.
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BOAS - breathing problems in flat-faced dogs
BOAS stands for Brachycephalic Obstructive Airway Syndrome and can severely impact your dog’s quality of life. If your dog develops sudden breathing problems, contact your vet immediately.
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Luxating patella in dogs
A luxating patella occurs when a dog's kneecap slides out of the groove in the thighbone. A healthy kneecap should never slip out of the groove, and if it does, we call it a luxating patella (dislocating kneecap).
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Dog scoops national slimming prize after near 40% weight loss
Ten-year-old almost unrecognisable after life-changing diet and exercise programme
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Dogs and Fireworks
There are plenty of little things you can do to keep your dog calm throughout fireworks season.
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Posthumous PDSA Commendation for Brighouse police dog
Police Dog Ty was nominated by handler PC Jerry White following an incident where Ty successfully located a missing person in West Yorkshire in May 2007. Sadly the German Shepherd died in 2014 and his award was accepted by PC White.
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PDSA Vets pull THREE FEET of tinsel from dog's stomach
Vet charity gets curious canine home for Christmas
