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Arthritis in cats
Arthritis (osteoarthritis) is a very common condition that causes painful, swollen joints and makes moving around uncomfortable.
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Antifreeze poisoning in cats | PDSA
Antifreeze (ethylene glycol) is a very common poison in dogs and cats. It’s a very toxic substance so even a small amount can do a lot of damage to several vital organs.
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Heart murmurs in cats
A heart murmur is a whooshing noise caused by abnormal blood flow inside the heart. There are a few different conditions that can cause a heart murmur in a cat.
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Weight loss in cats
Weight loss in cats is often a sign of a problem. However, it can be hard to spot – especially if your cat is losing weight slowly or if they have a very fluffy coat.
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Loss of balance in dogs
Loss of balance can be caused by many different problems. Balance and coordination are controlled by the inner ear and brain, problems with either of these areas could cause balance issues.
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Dogs in heat/Dogs coming into season
A heat (or season) is when a female dog is fertile and can become pregnant. During a heat, it’s likely that your dog will behave differently, bleed from her vulva, and become very interested in male dogs.
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Conjunctivitis in dogs
Conjunctivitis is a symptom not a condition. It means inflammation (swelling) of the ‘conjunctiva’. Conjunctivitis can be caused by many different conditions but nearly always causes red, itchy, weepy eyes.
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Head shaking in cats
Has your cat 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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Liver disease in dogs
Your dog's liver is a very important organ. Find out about liver disease in dogs, including symptoms and causes of liver problems and how they are treated.
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Severe allergic reactions in dogs
Dogs can have allergic reactions just like people. Common triggers include insect stings, plants and medications (including vaccinations).
