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PDSA Order of Merit awarded to five outstanding dogs for exceptional devotion to duty and service to society
Vet charity PDSA has honoured five outstanding dogs with the prestigious PDSA Order of Merit at a special ceremony in London.
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Lungworm in dogs
Lungworm infection is becoming much more common, and is now a risk to dogs across much of the UK. Your dog is at risk of catching lungworm if they eat slugs and snails (this often happens by accident while eating grass).
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Home alone – preventing separation anxiety
How long can you leave a dog alone for and who should look after your dog when you go on holiday?
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West Highland White Terrier breed information
Westies are loving dogs who can make great family pets.
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Sexing Rabbits
Rabbits can get pregnant from around 12 weeks old, so it’s important to know what sex they are so you can avoid this.
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German Shepherd breed information
German Shepherds are loyal and intelligent dogs who love being active.
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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).
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Luxating patella in dogs
A luxating patella occurs when a dog's kneecap slides out of the groove in the thighbone. A healthy kneecap should never slip out of the groove, and if it does, we call it a luxating patella (dislocating kneecap).
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Kitten saved by PDSA after eating toxic pollen
Lucky Luna was saved by PDSA vets after ingesting lily pollen, which is highly toxic to cats.
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Pioneering RAF Police Dog to receive Animals’ Victoria Cross
Retired RAF Police Dog, Hertz, has received the prestigious PDSA Dickin Medal for his life-saving devotion to duty, protecting British and Allied troops while serving in Afghanistan, in 2013.
