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Abyssinian cat
Although the Abyssinian is an active cat with lots of energy, they are an easy breed to care for. They will happily entertain themselves with their toys but do enjoy interaction with humans too.
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Balinese cat
The Balinese is a breed of cat that’s full of energy. They are powerful jumpers and enjoy being high up. A cat tree should help to encourage your Balinese to stay off of your furniture!
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British Shorthair cats
The British Shorthair cat is normally a fairly relaxed, inactive breed prone to laziness; they shouldn’t need daily brushing due to their coat length unless it is moulting season.
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Gut blockage (foreign body) in dogs
Dogs are very curious and eat some extremely strange things. Unfortunately, some of these items get lodged in their guts and cause a blockage.
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Lice in dogs
Veterinary advice on louse infestations in dogs, including symptoms, treatment and prevention.
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Lily poisoning in cats
Despite being popular plants in the home and garden, lilies are extremely poisonous to cats. If your cat eats any part of a lily plant, they should see a vet immediately.
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Cat parasites – fleas, ticks, mites and worms
The most common cat parasites include fleas, ticks, mites and worms. Find out more about how to treat and prevent these parasites here. Written by PDSA vets.
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Drooling in dogs
Drooling is normal for dogs, and some breeds drool more than others, but excessive drooling can indicate an underlying health problem.
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Boo’s story
Tabby cat Boo was lucky to survive after the stress from fireworks caused a nearly fatal blockage in his bladder.
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Loki's story
PDSA Vets performed life-saving surgery on Loki, a tennis-loving dog, after he swallowed two balls.
