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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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Fleas on dogs
Fleas are tiny insects that live on dogs, cats and in your home. They are much more common in the summer months (April - September).
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Hot spots (acute moist dermatitis) in dogs
Hot spots can appear anywhere on the body and usually look red, angry and wet.
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Aural Haematoma in cats
An aural haematoma is a blood blister that forms inside the ear flap when a blood vessel bursts. They often form because your cat has been shaking their head or scratching their ear.
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Mammary (breast) problems in dogs
Mammary (breast) problems are most common in female dogs that haven’t been speyed.
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Bladder infection (UTI) in dogs
Bladder infections in dogs, also called UTIs, are usually caused by bacteria and are more common in female dogs.
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Colitis in dogs
Colitis is when the colon gets inflamed. Most dogs get colitis once, recover quickly and never suffer with it again.
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Weepy eyes in cats
A little bit of crusting in the corner of the eyes is normal but if you notice more than usual it could be a sign of a problem in cats.
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Dermatitis (red, inflamed, sore skin or a rash) in cats
Has your cat got red, inflamed or angry looking skin? Do they have a rash? We often call these symptoms ‘dermatitis’.
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Constipation in cats
Constipation in cats is a relatively common problem – learn more about the symptoms, causes, treatment and more with expertise written by PDSA vets.
