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.

Giardia in dogs

Giardia is a very small parasite that attacks the lining of the guts and causes diarrhoea.

Breathing problems/fast breathing in rabbits

Is your rabbit breathing noisily or faster than usual? Are they sneezing? Do they have discharge coming from their nose and/or eyes? Any of these symptoms could indicate a problem with their lungs or airways.

Red Eyes and Swollen Eyes in Dogs

Does your dog have red, swollen /inflamed eyes (commonly referred to as pink eye)? Many different conditions can cause redness and swelling in the eyes.

Hand rearing kittens

Hand rearing kittens can be very rewarding but is also a big commitment. It involves keeping the kittens warm, regular feeding, toileting, cleaning, health monitoring and socialisation.

Ilford PDSA Animal Cemetery

Pip's story

8-year-old Patterdale Terrier Pip received life-saving treatment at PDSA after another dog bit her and severely injured her jaw.

Hair loss (alopecia) in cats

Alopecia develops in one of two ways, your cat pulls their own hair out or the hair drops out. Common causes of hair loss in cats include fleas, stress and allergies.

Cat flu in kittens

Cat flu is an illness that causes symptoms similar to human flu. It’s important to contact your vet for advice if your kitten develops any symptoms of cat flu, even if they are mild.

Bear's story

Six-month-old kitten, Bear, needed emergency surgery at PDSA after swallowing string from beef packaging.