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Antibiotics for pets
Antibiotics treat infections caused by bacteria. They don’t help with infections caused by other bugs such as viruses.
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Respiratory infections/snuffles in rabbits
‘Snuffles’ is the word we use to describe a respiratory (nose, throat or chest) infection in a rabbit. This article focuses on the two most common causes of snuffles in rabbits: ‘Pasteurella’ and ‘Bordetella’.
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Eyelash problems in dogs
Our vets write about eyelash problems in dogs including distichiasis, trichiasis and ectopic cilia.
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Kennel Cough
Kennel cough is a condition that causes a nasty cough in dogs. It’s very contagious, but isn’t often serious.
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Hyperthyroidism in cats
Hyperthyroidism is a condition that causes one or both thyroid glands to become enlarged and overactive. The majority of cases are caused by harmless swellings.
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Grape, raisin, currant and sultana poisoning in dogs
Grapes, raisins, sultanas and currants are all potentially poisonous to dogs. Find out what to do if your dog has eaten any of these foods.
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Head tilt in dogs: causes and when to contact your vet | PDSA
If your dog’s head is tilted to one side, there may be an underlying medical reason. Read our guide from PDSA vets to discover what can cause a head tilt
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Ear infections in cats
Ear infections are painful. They are caused by germs (bacteria and yeast) growing inside the ear and often develop because something else is causing problems inside the ear.
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Vestibular Disease in dogs
Vestibular disease/syndrome is a problem that affects balance and coordination; caused by any condition that disturbs the balance (vestibular) centre in the ear and brain.
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Cancer in dogs
Overview of the types of cancers dogs can get, how they are diagnosed and treated, as well as some questions to ask your vet if your dog is diagnosed.
