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Fleas on cats
Fleas live on cats, dogs and in your home. They are much more common in the summer months (April - September).
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Heatstroke in dogs
Heatstroke is sadly a common problem in dogs during the summer – even in the UK! Heatstroke can cause organ failure and death if it isn’t treated in time.
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Steroids for pets
Steroids are a group of medicines that help with a range of conditions in pets. They are most commonly used for reducing inflammation and managing the immune system.
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Skin allergies (atopic dermatitis) in cats
Atopic dermatitis (atopy) is a skin problem caused by an allergy to something in the environment (such as pollen, moulds, grass or dust mite).
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Brucellosis in Dogs
Find out more about Brucella canis in dogs including symptoms, diagnosis, treatment and the risk of spread to humans. A comprehensive guide from PDSA vets.
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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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Why do dogs eat poo?
Unfortunately (for us!), many dogs enjoy the taste of poo, and eating it (coprophagia) is a very normal dog behaviour. Contrary to popular belief, if your dog eats poo, it’s unlikely to be because of a health problem or something missing from their diet.
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Hypothyroidism in dogs
Hypothyroidism is a lack of thyroid hormones due to underactive thyroid glands. Symptoms of hypothyroidism include weight gain, low energy, and fur loss (alopecia).
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Gastroenteritis (stomach upset) in dogs
Gastroenteritis is a general term for a stomach and gut upsets. Symptoms include vomiting, diarrhoea and gut pain.
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How to: Record a resting respiratory rate
This guide is to help you if you need to record your pet’s resting respiratory rate (how many breaths your pet takes each minute while resting or sleeping).
