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FIV in cats – Feline Immunodeficiency Virus
FIV is a virus that infects cats and damages their immune system, making them prone to infections that they then struggle to recover from (similar to HIV in humans).
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Urine Scald, Dirty Bottoms and How to Clean a Rabbit
Having a dirty bottom and/or urine scald can lead to serious problems in rabbits, such as skin infections and fly strike.
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Addison’s disease in dogs
Addison’s disease is a rare condition that develops when the body’s natural steroid levels drop dangerously low. Natural steroids are normally produced by the adrenal glands, and Addison’s develops if the glands stop working.
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CPR for Cats and Kittens
This article tells you how to perform CPR on a cat, but we recommend that all pet owners learn the technique at a veterinary first aid course.
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Urinary Incontinence in dogs
Read our guide on urinary incontinence in dogs including causes, symptoms, and frequently asked questions. Written by PDSA vets.
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Whelping – a guide to your dog giving birth
If you have a pregnant dog, it’s important to be well informed and prepared for her whelping to reduce the chance of problems.
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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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Chronic kidney disease in dogs
Chronic kidney disease (CKD) is when the kidneys slowly stop working over a period of months or years.
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Ear Cropping in Dogs
Ear cropping is a cruel and unnecessary mutilation that involves removing a dog’s earflaps to change how they look.
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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.
