Pip's story

8-year-old Patterdale Terrier Pip received life-saving treatment at PDSA after another dog bit her and severely injured her jaw.

Ilford PDSA Animal Cemetery

Healthy puppy and dogs

Prevention is better than cure – discover the simple steps you can take to keep your dog’s health in check.

Fun activities to do with kids and pets

We've put together lots of ways your kids can get involved with taking care of your pets, whether you have a dog, cat or small pet.

Ear Cropping in Dogs

Ear cropping is a cruel and unnecessary mutilation that involves removing a dog’s earflaps to change how they look.

First aid for collapsed pets

Collapse can be caused by many different problems including: heart disease, low blood sugar, pain, breathing difficulties, Addison’s disease, blood loss and seizures.

Giardia in dogs

Giardia is a very small parasite that attacks the lining of the guts and causes diarrhoea.

Breathing problems/fast breathing in rabbits

Is your rabbit breathing noisily or faster than usual? Are they sneezing? Do they have discharge coming from their nose and/or eyes? Any of these symptoms could indicate a problem with their lungs or airways.

Red Eyes and Swollen Eyes in Dogs

Does your dog have red, swollen /inflamed eyes (commonly referred to as pink eye)? Many different conditions can cause redness and swelling in the eyes.

Cat Microchipping

A microchip is a tiny identification device that contains a unique number linking a pet to their owner.