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Whelping – a guide to your dog giving birth
If you have a pregnant dog, it’s important to be well informed and prepared for her whelping to reduce the chance of problems.
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First aid for bite wounds
Quickly assess the wound. If there are large areas of skin missing and/or you can see tendons muscles or bones, cover the area with a clean dry dressing and go immediately to your nearest vets.
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First aid for bleeding wounds
Quickly assess the bleeding, if your pet has a bleeding wound that is spurting bright red blood, they may have damaged an artery. This bleeding may be more difficult to stop so apply a firm pressure and go immediately to your nearest vets.
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First aid for burns
Always take your pet to your vet for a burn, no matter what size.
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Scooting in dogs
Scooting is the word we use to describe a dog sitting down and dragging their bottom along the ground. There are a number of things that could cause scooting.
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Euthanasia/putting your pet to sleep - advice video
Deciding to put your pet to sleep is one of the hardest decisions you will make as a pet owner. Watch our video where PDSA vet Fran answers your questions on how to know if it's the right thing to do.
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First aid for bruises
How to treat your pet at home if they have a bruise.
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First aid for broken bones
Broken bones are extremely painful and require immediate veterinary attention.If your pet has broken a bone, be very careful when moving them. They are likely to be in a lot of pain and may bite you if they are scared and hurting.
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Weepy eyes in dogs
Weepy eyes can be caused by both harmless problems, or something more serious.
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Sneezing in cats
Cats sneeze for the same reasons we do and the odd sneeze is nothing to worry about. If your cat is sneezing regularly it may be cause for more concern.
