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Over 2 million UK dogs suffer firework terror
PDSA vets encourage new owners to prepare their pet to prevent firework phobias
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Alabama rot in dogs
Alabama rot is an extremely rare disease in the UK. It affects dogs by causing damage to the blood vessels in their skin and in some cases their kidneys.
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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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Eyelash problems in dogs
Our vets write about eyelash problems in dogs including distichiasis, trichiasis and ectopic cilia.
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Elbow dysplasia in dogs
Elbow dysplasia is a painful condition of the elbow joint that most commonly affects large breed dogs. It causes swelling, pain and eventually arthritis.
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Hip dysplasia in dogs
Hip dysplasia is a painful condition of the hip joint that commonly affects medium to large breed pedigree dogs. It causes swelling, pain and eventually arthritis.
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IVDD/slipped disc in dogs
Intervertebral disc disease (IVDD) is a condition that causes the intervertebral discs (cushions between the backbones) to lose their sponginess, become hard and fragile, and sometimes slip out of place.
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What is water intoxication in dogs, and why is it dangerous?
Water intoxication in dogs happens when they swallow excessive amounts of water. Learn more about this rare, but sometimes deadly, condition and its symptoms.
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Mast Cell Tumours in Dogs
Mast cell tumours (MCT) are a type of skin cancer in dogs. They can be tricky to spot because they all look different and often grow and shrink in size.
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How to make a destruction box for dogs
We all know it’s important to exercise our dogs, but this means their brains, too! A destruction box is great fun for your pup and gets their mind working.
