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How to make a DIY outdoor sun shelter for your pet
It’s hot, hot, hot, and while we may enjoy basking in the glorious sunshine, it’s always important to do all we can to protect our furry friends! Whether you’re enjoying spending time in the garden with an ice-cold drink, going on a day trip or off on your holidays, here are our tips to creating an easy DIY outdoor sun shelter for your pet!
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PDSA saves miracle dog whose owner lost her job due to Covid-19
Vet charity PDSA was the only place Sophie could turn when the family dog Skye was left at death’s door from a ruptured gallbladder during lockdown
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Keeping rabbits warm in winter
In the wild rabbits live in underground burrows, which stay warm in the winter and cool in the summer. But with us, they spend a lot more time above ground, so it’s important to find ways to help them stay warm. You can make their winter a warm one by following our top tips.
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The benefits of owning a pet
If you own a pet we don’t need to tell you how they can brighten your day at the wag of a tail. But did you know that lots of scientific studies have also shown that owning a pet can be good for your physical and mental health?
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Read more miracle pet stories from PDSA ...
Read more miracle pet stories from PDSA ... Skittles – the miracle cat Skittles, the ginger tom cat, escaped death by a whisker when he was found impaled on a metal fence railing. It's thought he could have fallen from a nearby balcony. He was rescued by the local fire brigade, who had to carefully cut the metal around his body to free him so he could be rushed to a local vet. With the metal…
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BBQ safety for pet owners
There's nothing better than having a barbecue with friends and family during the great British summer, but all those tempting treats and burning hot equipment can be a real danger to our precious pets.
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Search is on for the UK's fattest pets
A couch-potato lifestyle and excessive food consumption is fuelling a four-legged obesity crisis, warns PDSA vets.
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Glasgow Men's 10k
On the go since 2004, the Men's 10k Glasgow has firmly set itself as THE run for men in the west. The life expectancy of a man in Scotland is, shockingly, still the lowest in the UK.
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Urgent appeal: a message from our Director of Veterinary Services
In this time of uncertainty, there are still thousands of people who rely on PDSA to help their pets in their time of need. Richard Hooker, PDSA Director of Veterinary Services, explains why we need your support more than ever.
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How to: Record a resting respiratory rate
This guide is to help you if you need to record your pet’s resting respiratory rate (how many breaths your pet takes each minute while resting or sleeping).
