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Guinea pigs as pets
Considering a guinea pig as a pet? Learn about their lifespan, sleeping habits, ideal diet , how much space they need, how to handle them, and common health issues.
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Keeping your rabbit healthy
Find out how to do a health check at home and see the simple steps you can take to help keep your rabbits' health on track.
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Saddle thrombus (aortic thromboembolism) in cats
A saddle thrombus is a blood clot that blocks blood supply to the back legs. Symptoms appear suddenly and include severely painful, paralysed back legs. A saddle thrombus is an emergency.
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Hyperthyroidism in cats
Hyperthyroidism is a condition that causes one or both thyroid glands to become enlarged and overactive. The majority of cases are caused by harmless swellings.
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PDSA statement on new research into breed health of English Bulldog
Following the release of new research, led by Niels Pedersen from the Centre of Companion Animal Health, University of California, into health issues facing the English Bulldog breed, PDSA has issued the following statement.
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Lucky break
A playful puppy had a lucky break when PDSA vets came to the rescue after it wolfed down a set of snooker balls.
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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.
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Feeding your rabbits
Your rabbits’ diet is really important in keeping them happy and healthy. Read our vets’ advice on everything from hay and veg to muesli diets.
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Keeping hybrid breeds as pets
Wild hybrid breeds may appeal because of the way they look, but a lot of new owners often find they've bitten off more than they can chew!
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Dog nearly dies after wolfing down chocolate Santas
Sweet-toothed Lily, a fourteen-year-old Parsons Russell Terrier from Gillingham, Kent, needed life-saving treatment after polishing off at least four chocolate Santa decorations from the Christmas tree.
