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Snake bites in dogs
Read our vets' advice on what to do if your dog is bitten by a snake, what type of snake it was bitten by, how to help them and when to call a vet.
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Dermatitis (red, inflamed, sore skin or a rash) in dogs
Has your dog got red, inflamed, angry looking skin? Or do they have a rash? We often call these symptoms ‘dermatitis’.
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Vet charity wants to find and fix the UK's fattest pets
Vet charity PDSA is appealing for the UK’s fattest pets to enrol in a national pet slimming competition. The call comes as stats reveal up to half of UK pets (46% of dogs, 34% of cats and 30% of rabbits)* are believed to be overweight or obese.
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Choc horror!
A 15-week-old puppy named Zeena needed life-saving treatment after wolfing down a double pack of bourbon biscuits
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Rat poisoning in dogs
Rat and mouse poisons contain ingredients that are often highly toxic to dogs. If you suspect your dog has swallowed rat or mouse poison, call your vet immediately.
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Seizures and epilepsy in pets
If your pet has a fit, try to stay calm and remember our helpful seizure management tips in this article.
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Pippa is on a mission to battle the bulge!
A Jack Russell from Darlington, whose love of roast dinners has seen her balloon in weight, is going on a diet with Pet Fit Club to fight the flab.
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Emergency care for pets
Keeping our simple advice in your mind can help to keep you calm in an emergency so you can get your pet the help they need.
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Skin cancer in cats
Regularly check your cat for changes to their skin and book an appointment with your vet if you are worried.
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Cat who cheated death enters PDSA Pet Survivor
A miracle cat who survived being impaled on railings has now been entered into the PDSA Pet Survivor awards, which recognise pets who have pulled through life-threatening incidents against all the odds.
