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Drooling in cats
Drooling in cats can be completely normal, and some cats do it as a response to being happy and relaxed. However, excessive drooling, or a sudden change in drooling habits can be a sign of an underlying health problem.
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Ruffin's story
Biscuit's story Two-year-old Jack Russell crossbreed Biscuit has made a full recovery, thanks to PDSA, after cheekily eating a potentially fatal amount of dark chocolate when her owner's back was turned. Biscuit’s owner, Carolyn, was extremely worried when Biscuit managed to get her paws on her son’s chocolate treat. She knew human chocolate could be dangerous to dogs, and was devastated at the…
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IVDD/slipped disc in dogs
Intervertebral disc disease (IVDD) is a condition that causes the intervertebral discs (cushions between the backbones) to lose their sponginess, become hard and fragile, and sometimes slip out of place.
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Devotion award for dog who saved stranded owner
A dog from Plymouth is the latest recipient of a prized devotion award from veterinary charity PDSA, for coming to her owner's aid.
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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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Lifes nearly chew short for milly
Blackpool dog saved by PDSA vets after swallowing cow hoof treat
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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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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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Cherry eye in dogs
‘Cherry eye’ is a condition in which the gland that produces tears in dogs pops out and sits in in the corner of the eye.
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How to clean a dog’s ears
Always speak to your vet before cleaning your dog’s ears to make sure they don’t need any medication beforehand.