-
Kennel Cough
Kennel cough is a condition that causes a nasty cough in dogs. It’s very contagious, but isn’t often serious.
-
Entropion in dogs
Entropion is when an eyelid rolls in towards the eyeball, causing fur and eyelashes to rub the surface of the eye. It is very painful and often leads to problems such as conjunctivitis, infections and ulcers.
-
Pancytopenia in Cats
Read veterinary advice on pancytopenia in cats, including symptoms, treatment and causes.
-
5 dog training myths de-bunked
PDSA Scientific Officer and Canine Behaviourist, Rachel, has de-bunked some myths and provided some positive reinforcement tips of training your dog.
-
Graduate scheme FAQs
Graduate FAQs I have applied for the Veterinary Surgeon Graduate Programme, will I receive a response? Yes. After you apply via our careers website, we’ll email to let you know we have your application and when we’ve made a decision. You can log into your account to check your application status at any point. If I am not successful, will I receive feedback? Unfortunately, we are unable to provide…
-
Jethro's story
PDSA vets have saved a six-year old Basset Hound twice after he suffered from an infected ear canal and later swallowed an unidentified object on a walk.
-
Feeding your pet a raw diet
Our vets give their advice on feeding raw diets to your pets.
-
French Police Dog Diesel to receive gallantry honour
The medal was instituted by the UK’s leading vet charity, PDSA, in 1943. It is the highest animal honour in the world and Diesel’s will be the 66th PDSA Dickin Medal to be awarded.
-
Dogs: the impostors
When’s a dog not a dog? When it looks like something else entirely. We’re looking at dog breeds that don’t always look like dogs. Just for fun!
-
PDSA statement on brachycephalic companion animals
As a veterinary charity, the health issues facing brachycephalic pets are a real concern for us, particularly with the growing popularity of breeds such as French Bulldogs, Bulldogs and Pugs. However, many owners are simply not aware of the detrimental effect extreme conformations can have on their pet’s welfare and quality of life.
