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Pekingese breed information
Pekingese are confident little companion dogs who love company.
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USMI in dogs
Does your dog leak urine? Especially when they are lying down? They could be suffering from USMI - a common cause of urinary incontinence in dogs. USMI is when the urethra (the tube that carries urine out of the body) becomes weak, and leaky.
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Lungworm in dogs
Lungworm infection is becoming much more common, and is now a risk to dogs across much of the UK. Your dog is at risk of catching lungworm if they eat slugs and snails (this often happens by accident while eating grass).
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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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Feline infectious peritonitis (FIP) in cats
Learn about Feline Infectious Peritonitis (FIP) and feline coronavirus in cats including symptoms, treatment and prevention, all explained by our PDSA vets.
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Why vaccinate? Your questions answered
Our vets have answered some of the most commonly asked questions about vaccinating pets, from when it’s safe for them to go outside to which vaccinations are available.
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Cataracts in dogs
Learn all about cataracts in dogs, including how to spot them, what causes them, treatment and prognosis. Written by PDSA vets.
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Cushing’s Disease in dogs
Cushing’s disease is a condition caused by high levels of steroid in the body, normally produced in precise amounts by the adrenal glands.
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Pregnancy in cats
While your cat is pregnant you will need to care for her slightly differently and make sure you’re prepared for her giving birth.
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Lymphoma in cats
Find out more about lymphoma in cats including symptoms, diagnosis, treatment including chemotherapy, and outlook. This guide is written by PDSA vets.
