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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.
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Mitral Valve Disease in Dogs
Mitral valve disease (MVD) is a heart problem caused by a faulty heart valve. It’s the most common type of heart disease in dogs and is especially prevalent in small breeds such as the Cavalier King Charles Spaniel.
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E. cuniculi in Rabbits
E. cuniculi is a parasite that affects rabbits by causing damage to important organs. Read veterinary advice on prevention, causes, symptoms and treatment.
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How to make your garden safe for rabbits
If you plan on letting your rabbits run freely in your garden at certain times, you need to make sure it’s safe, secure and very much bunny-proof!
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What to do with your cat when you go on holiday | PDSA
Ensure your cat’s wellbeing with our extensive guide on what to do when you go on away.
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Removing pet hair from around the home
Anyone with pets knows nothing is safe from their fur. Carpets, sofas, even your food sometimes. That’s why we’re bringing you the definitive guide to keeping on top of pet hair in your house.
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Hip dysplasia in dogs
Hip dysplasia is a painful condition of the hip joint that commonly affects medium to large breed pedigree dogs. It causes swelling, pain and eventually arthritis.
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Cruciate ligament damage in dogs
If one of the cruciate ligaments is damaged the knee joint becomes wobbly and this is usually very painful. The most common way for a dog to damage a cruciate ligament is by jumping, skidding, twisting or turning awkwardly.
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Anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs)
Anti-Inflammatory Drugs (NSAID’s) are a group of medicines used to fight inflammation. They reduce high temperatures, heat, swelling and pain.
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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.
