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Whippet breed information
Whippets are gentle dogs who love to run and chase before a good nap.
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Border Terrier breed information
Border Terriers are lively dogs with huge personalities.
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Jack Russell Terrier breed information
Jack Russells are lively little dogs with boundless energy for running and chasing.
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Pekingese breed information
Pekingese are confident little companion dogs who love company.
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Shih Tzu breed information
Shih Tzus are very small but lively companion dogs who love company.
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West Highland White Terrier breed information
Westies are loving dogs who can make great family pets.
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Infectious Hepatitis (Adenovirus) in dogs
Infectious hepatitis is a serious disease also known as ‘canine adenovirus’ or ‘Rubarth’s Disease’. It affects the liver and other major organs causing a range of symptoms. Your dog can catch infectious hepatitis from contact with an infected dog, or somewhere an infected dog has been.
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Saddle thrombus (aortic thromboembolism) in cats
A saddle thrombus is a blood clot that blocks blood supply to the back legs. Symptoms appear suddenly and include severely painful, paralysed back legs. A saddle thrombus is an emergency.
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Ruffin's story
Biscuit's story Two-year-old Jack Russell crossbreed Biscuit has made a full recovery, thanks to PDSA, after cheekily eating a potentially fatal amount of dark chocolate when her owner's back was turned. Biscuit’s owner, Carolyn, was extremely worried when Biscuit managed to get her paws on her son’s chocolate treat. She knew human chocolate could be dangerous to dogs, and was devastated at the…
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How to choose a healthier pedigree pet
Sadly, pedigree pets often suffer from painful health problems. If you're thinking of getting a pedigree dog, cat or rabbit read our vets' tips on choosing a healthier pet.
