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A day in the life of PDSA Head Nurse Kay
We caught up with animal-lover Kay from Wolverhampton PDSA to find out what it’s like to work at PDSA (after 29 years!) and what she loves most about being part of the team.
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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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Vet Q&A: Does my pet need to wear sun cream?
Everyone loves a bit of sunshine, especially after the grey and gloomy months. Lots of pets love to bask in the sunshine. But it’s important to make sure that your pets are protected from the sun and the hot weather.
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Hand rearing kittens
Hand rearing kittens can be very rewarding but is also a big commitment. It involves keeping the kittens warm, regular feeding, toileting, cleaning, health monitoring and socialisation.
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Lymphoma in dogs
Lymphoma is a cancer of the immune system. The immune system is active throughout the whole body, and lymphoma can develop in any part of it. Symptoms vary depending on what type it is, where it is, and how aggressive it is.
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Puppy survives swallowing eight-inch kitchen knife
Incredible x-rays show knife in tiny body
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Homemade summer treats to keep cats and dogs cool
As the weather starts warming up again, keeping your pet cool is really important (after all, they are wearing a fur coat). We’ve put together some easy homemade treats that will help keep your pet cool.
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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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Blindness in dogs
Depending on the cause, blindness can develop very suddenly, or very gradually. Most dogs are very good at adapting to gradual blindness and it can be surprisingly difficult to notice. Sudden blindness is much more obvious.
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Water silly boy...
A dopey Doberman puppy ended up needing emergency treatment from PDSA vets after he got his mouth stuck in a watering can.
