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First Aid for pets
Read our vets’ advice on animal first aid. Knowing what to do in an emergency can be the difference between life and death.
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Cardiff dog in hit and run horror helps give gift of life this Christmas
Bailey’s story has featured in PDSA’s Christmas appeal, after the charity’s vets and nurses treated her extensive injuries.
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Domestic breeds
Whilst not a recognised breed, domestic breeds are the most common type of cat owned in the UK. Domestic cats are of mixed ancestry and so their temperaments and appearance vary greatly.
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Nystagmus (flickering or twitching eye movements) in dogs | PDSA
Nystagmus is the word we use to describe flickering eye movements. In certain circumstances, flickering eye movements are normal, but your dog’s eyes should not flicker when their head is still.
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Saddle thrombus (aortic thromboembolism) in cats
A saddle thrombus is a blood clot that blocks blood supply to the back legs. Symptoms appear suddenly and include severely painful, paralysed back legs. A saddle thrombus is an emergency.
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Bone cancer in dogs | PDSA
Osteosarcoma is a type of bone cancer. Osteosarcomas are painful tumours that often first appear as hot, solid, tender swellings. They are most common in leg bones, but can affect any bone in the body.
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Choosing the right cage or enclosure for small pets
Advice on creating the right home and environment for your small pets.
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Firework fear: experts urge pet owners to start preparing their furry friends for New Year’s Eve
Vet charity PDSA is urging owners to take preventive action in a bid to reduce the extreme distress and suffering that fireworks can cause for many of our four-legged friends.
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Alvin the cat's asthma is improving, thanks to his owner changing her smoking habits.
This #nosmokingday, Alvin and his owner are helping us spread the word about the dangers of passive smoking to pets.
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How to hold a Chinchilla safely
A guide to how adults and children should safely handle chinchillas.
