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Bear's story
Six-month-old kitten, Bear, needed emergency surgery at PDSA after swallowing string from beef packaging.
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Bass
Belgian Malinois Bass receives the PDSA Dickin Medal for his life-saving devotion to duty as a Multi-Purpose Canine in the US Marine Special Operation Command.
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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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Insuring your pets
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Increased appetite in cats: comprehensive guide | PDSA
If your cat is always hungry or their appetite has increased, explore the potential causes and symptoms to look out for. This guide is written by our PDSA Vets.
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Weight loss in dogs
If you think your dog might be losing weight it’s important to have them checked, and to tell you vet about any other symptoms you’ve noticed, such as vomiting, diarrhoea, low energy, or changes in their appetite and thirst.
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Permethrin toxicity in cats
Permethrin is a chemical used to treat fleas. It’s safe to use on dogs but is extremely poisonous for cats. Common symptoms of permethrin poisoning include drooling, acting strangely, twitching and fitting.
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Mental health matters – owning pets ‘a lifeline’ for many during the cost of living crisis
Ahead of Mental Health Awareness Week (15-21 May), a leading vet charity is advocating keeping pets and their owners together through the cost of living crisis.
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Rabbit neutering: castration and spaying guide
We recommend having your rabbits neutered to prevent unwanted pregnancies, behavioural issues and certain health problems.
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Mitzy's story
7-year-old Rottweiler cross Tinkerbelle was treated by PDSA vets for an abscess that had grown to the size of a tennis ball on her chin.
