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Dog undergoes surgery after swallowing poo emoji
Teddy the Lhasa Apso was taken to the out-of-hours service at our Leicester Pet Hospital after his owner, Kerry Worth, became increasingly concerned when he started vomiting and stopped eating.
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Sky narrowly escapes 'silent killer' disease
Sky the Staffordshire Bull Terrier, from Swinton, Manchester, is lucky to be alive after she developed a potentially fatal womb infection.
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Aural haematoma (swollen ear flap) in a dog | PDSA
An aural haematoma is a blood blister that forms inside an earflap after a blood vessel bursts. They usually develop due to head shaking or ear scratching because of an ear infection or skin problem.
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Kitten checklist
Getting a new kitten is an exciting time for any family. Cats can be really great pets for the right people, but it’s important to be as prepared as possible.
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Bowel Obstruction/Intestinal Blockage in cats
Cats don’t often eat things they shouldn’t, but occasionally curiosity gets the better of them and can lead to a blockage. String, thread, hair bands, rubber bands and tinsel are the most common items to cause a gut blockage in cats.
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How often should you groom your pet?
When – and how – to groom your pet can often be tricky to work out. Even within the same species, different breeds need different things, it can be hard to know what to do to.
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Adolescent (Teenage) dogs
Adolescent dogs Just like us, dogs will reach an adolescent (or teenage) stage in their lives. They are often reported to go through a "rebellious" phase, like some human teens. Our vets have some advice for owners whose pups are reaching adolescence. When dogs reach adolescence, you may notice changes in their behaviour. This could be things like struggling with their training or not listening to…
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British Longhair cat
The British Longhair cat is known to be a fairly inactive breed that’s prone to laziness. They can be tolerant of other pets but are not so happy to share the house with other cats
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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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Snake bites in cats
Read our vets' advice on what to do if your cat is bitten by a snake, the kind of snake it was bitten by, first aid for them and when to call a vet.
