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Behaviour blog: top training tips for your dog
PDSA Scientific Officer and certified canine behaviourist Rachel gives her top five tips on how to train your dog, no matter what commands you're trying to teach them.
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Celebrating VE Day with some animal heroes
It’s the 75th anniversary of VE Day on 8 May, and we’re taking a look at some of our favourite heroes from WWII – only these all have four legs or feathers!
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Posthumous PDSA Commendation for Brighouse police dog
Police Dog Ty was nominated by handler PC Jerry White following an incident where Ty successfully located a missing person in West Yorkshire in May 2007. Sadly the German Shepherd died in 2014 and his award was accepted by PC White.
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Vet Q&A: How can I stop my dog getting separation anxiety?
While many of our four-legged friends will be enjoying lots of extra attention time at home with their owners, it could be a struggle for them once we get back to ‘normal’.
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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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Rehoming a pet during the coronavirus pandemic
As some rescue centres are beginning to rehome pets again, now might seem like a good time to get a four-legged friend for some of us, but there’s a lot to think about first!
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Newcastle animal-lover takes on Great North Run after breaking back
Newcastle animal-lover takes on Great North Run after breaking neck and back
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Vet Q&A: How can I stop my cat getting separation anxiety?
It may come as a surprise, but cats can get separation anxiety which can make them stressed and cause a lot of other problems. As lockdown is slowly lifted, we need to help our cats re-adjust to 'normal' life.
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A day in the life of a PDSA vet
Despite the coronavirus pandemic, our frontline staff are still busy seeing poorly pets in our hospitals every day. You can find out more about how we’re carrying on through the crisis when we feature in Channel 4’s Britain’s Unsung Heroes, at 7pm on Wednesday 27 May.
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Pets swallow the strangest things....
You’d be amazed at some of the crazy things pets eat. Our vets lift the lid on their weird and wonderful caseload.
