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Sunburn in pets
Pets can get sunburnt just like people, especially if they are light coloured or have a thin/patchy coat. Sunburn is painful, causes skin damage, and can lead to certain types of skin cancer.
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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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How to show your pet you love them
It’s Valentine’s Day (nearly) and time to show that special someone in our lives just how much we love them – even if they have four paws rather than two feet!
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Dangerous Christmas decorations for pet owners | PDSA
From edible decorations to the oils produced by real Christmas trees, many things could harm your pet and force them into a life-threatening situation.
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Education Centre
PDSA Education Programme. Education Centre At PDSA we are passionate about educating children about pets. We believe it’s important for children to learn to care for and respect animals – as this helps them grow up to become the caring and compassionate pet owners of the future. We think it’s vital to ensure the next generation know how to care for their pets and stay safe around animals – and we…
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Flood safety for pets
If you live in an area prone to flooding or if it rains a lot more than usual, it can cause a lot of disruption and danger for you, your family, and your pets.
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Dementia in pets
We all know that dementia affects so many people, but it can also affect our pets, too
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Severe pain in pets
If your pet is in pain, contact your vet, if they are in severe pain, take them straight to your vet. Severe pain often indicates a serious problem, even if it the cause isn’t obvious.
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Pets and babies: helping pets prepare for a new arrival
Finding out you're expecting a baby is often an exciting – and slightly daunting – time. If you’ve got a pet who’s used to having your full attention, it’s worth thinking about how they’ll react to a new arrival to avoid extra worries.
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Pets and antibiotics
Antibiotics can help pets fight off infections caused by bacteria. But some bacteria are becoming resistant. Here's what you need to know about pets and antibiotics
