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Rabbit Haemorrhagic Disease (RHD)
RHD is also known as VHD, RVHD or ‘Rabbit Viral Haemorrhagic Disease’. RHD is caused by a virus, it causes severe symptoms and often death.
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Pets in lets: Top tips for renting with pets
We’re undoubtedly a nation of pet lovers, with our 2022 PAW Report findings showing a whopping 52% of UK adults own a pet. Despite this, many tenants are still faced with the challenge of finding a home that will welcome their furry family members; in 2020, only 7% of landlords advertised their property as suitable for pets (GOV.UK). Finding it too difficult to secure pet-friendly accommodation, many pet owners are left with no choice but to give up their four-legged friends - a truly heart-breaking outcome.
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Kitten saved by PDSA after eating toxic pollen
Lucky Luna was saved by PDSA vets after ingesting lily pollen, which is highly toxic to cats.
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Permethrin toxicity in cats
Permethrin is a chemical used to treat fleas. It’s safe to use on dogs but is extremely poisonous for cats. Common symptoms of permethrin poisoning include drooling, acting strangely, twitching and fitting.
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Hypoallergenic pets: myths and facts
Sadly, people allergic to pets often struggle to have them in their homes or need a strict allergy management plan to live alongside their beloved pets.
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Beagle puppy swallows medication
PDSA has issued a warning to dog owners about storing cold and flu medication safely after a family pet needed emergency treatment after swallowing ibuprofen.
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US Secret Service dog awarded 'Animal OBE'
Prestigious PDSA Order of Merit awarded to hero Hurricane for protecting President from White House intruder
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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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Cost of loving crisis donation
Pets are family. They don't deserve to suffer or lose their life because of financial hardship.
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Cost of loving crisis - help us save pets
Pets are family. They don't deserve to suffer or lose their life because of financial hardship.
