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Which plants are poisonous to pets?
Our pets are curious by nature, but not everything they explore is harmless. There are some natural hazards our pets face in the form of the plants we see throughout the year.
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DM 80
This year marks 80 years since the PDSA Dickin Medal was first awarded to acknowledge outstanding acts of bravery by animals serving with the Armed Forces or Civil Defence units. Our founder, Maria Dickin CBE, introduced the PDSA Dickin Medal on 2 December 1943, at the height of World War II. A tireless campaigner for animal welfare, Maria Dickin was determined to raise the status of animals in…
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White Vision
Warrior – PDSA Dickin Medal 66 “Warrior and General Jack Seely commanded three regiments of the Canadian Cavalry, leading the charge at some of the bloodiest and most infamous battles of World War I. Warrior’s Honorary PDSA Dickin Medal was awarded on behalf of all animals that served in the Great War.” Known to many as ‘The Horse the Germans couldn’t kill’, Warrior’s story is one of the most…
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Young Fundraisers
From five-a-side footy to a fashion show, or from a clothes collection to a battle of the bands, we have some fun, exciting and rewarding ways to fundraise for PDSA.
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Lifes nearly chew short for milly
Blackpool dog saved by PDSA vets after swallowing cow hoof treat
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The forgotten victims of the cost-of-living crisis: millions of families at risk of losing their pets
PDSA figures have revealed that 2 million pets are in danger of being torn apart from their families as the cost of living crisis worsens.
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Hypothyroidism in dogs
Hypothyroidism is a lack of thyroid hormones due to underactive thyroid glands. Symptoms of hypothyroidism include weight gain, low energy, and fur loss (alopecia).
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Kitten diet and behaviour
From the moment your kitten first comes home to when they’re fully grown, your four-legged friend relies on you for the right nutrition, socialisation, and behavioural guidance.
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Dog farting and gas
Flatulence (farting) is when your dog passes gas out of their bottom. It happens when gas builds up in the intestines and is usually completely normal.
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Head tilt in dogs: causes and when to contact your vet | PDSA
If your dog’s head is tilted to one side, there may be an underlying medical reason. Read our guide from PDSA vets to discover what can cause a head tilt
