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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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Vet Q&A: Is my dog is panting too much?
Knowing whether your dog is panting too much can be difficult, but it’s important to know when the signs may be pointing to something more serious.
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Lining your pet’s cage: Suitable substrates for small pets
Read our advice on the most comfortable and hygienic ways to line your small pets cage or enclosure.
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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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Gastric Dilatation Volvulus (GDV) in dogs
GDV ‘Gastric Dilatation Volvulus’ means a stomach that has bloated and twisted. GDV is a painful, life-threatening emergency that often develops over the period of just a few minutes.
