How To Remove a Tick From A Dog Or Cat

It’s important to remove ticks carefully, and with the right equipment, so no part of it gets left behind.

Eevee's story

Support dog, Eevee, has potentially cancerous lump removed on Christmas Eve.

Canine communication: recognising stress in your dog

Our dogs tend to tell us how they are feeling through their body language, but sometimes it can be easy to miss the signs. We’re looking at how Kendal Shepherd’s ladder of communication can help owners.

Dogs die in hot cars (and on hot walks)

Every summer when the temperatures rise and the sun comes out, dogs suffer from heatstroke after being left in cars or exercised in hot weather.

Glaucoma in dogs

Glaucoma (high pressure inside the eye) is a very painful condition that often causes blindness, especially if it’s left untreated.

Ringworm in dogs

Despite its name, ringworm is not a worm; it’s a fungal infection of the skin. It’s also known as ‘dermatophytosis’.

Pet First Aid course testimonials

Don’t just take our word for it – 100% of delegates scored the training useful or extremely useful

Sneezing in dogs

An occasional sneeze can be completely normal, but ongoing sneezing can be caused by something stuck in the nose, an infection, allergies, or a growth inside the nose.

Preventing fleas in dogs, cats and rabbits - PDSA

How to prevent fleas in dogs, cats and rabbits including links to our species-specific pages for tailored advice for your pet. Written by PDSA vets.

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