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Morbidly obese Husky enters Pet Fit Club
Darcy the Husky, whose love of cheese and ham has seen her balloon in size, is entering Pet Fit Club in hopes of getting fit and losing weight.
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Ear mites in dogs and puppies
Ear mites are tiny parasites that can affect ears and are especially common in puppies. They can be caught from other pets, but can also climb into your dog’s ears from the environment.
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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.
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Dog left extremely ill after contracting Lyme Disease from tick-bite
Lakeland Terrier cross Brad, from Somercotes, Derbyshire, became extremely ill after contracting suspected Lyme Disease from ticks on a hedgehog in his owners’ garden.
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Vet Q&A: How can I stop dog pee killing grass?
Our dogs are great, but what their pee does to the grass isn’t so good! Sadly, dog pee killing grass is pretty inevitable, but there are some ways you can lessen the effects.
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Canine Surprise! X-ray reveals toy Minion in dog’s stomach
PDSA vets and nurses came to the rescue when a hungry pooch gobbled down a chocolate egg.
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Obesity in dogs
Vets estimate that nearly half of dogs in the UK are overweight! Being obese puts your dog at risk of health problems, and is likely to reduce how long they live.
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Coronation Street star Lisa George opens PDSA charity shop
New charity shop for pets opens its doors in Ashton.
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Liver disease in dogs
Your dog's liver is a very important organ. Find out about liver disease in dogs, including symptoms and causes of liver problems and how they are treated.
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The PAW Report
PDSA Animal Wellbeing (PAW) ReportThe state of our pet nation
