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Which pet should I get? Should I get a pet?
Check out our advice on the questions you need to think about before deciding to get a pet (and which pet to get!).
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Rats as pets
Get expert advice from PDSA vets on habitat, diet, and health. Learn how to choose the perfect cage, create a stimulating environment, and ensure your rats live happy lives.
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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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Dry eye in dogs
Dry eye is a condition that stops your dog producing tears and causes dry, painful eyes.
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Skin allergies in dogs
Atopic dermatitis (atopy) is an allergy to something in the environment (such as pollen, moulds, grass or dust mites).
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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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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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FIV in cats – Feline Immunodeficiency Virus
FIV is a virus that infects cats and damages their immune system, making them prone to infections that they then struggle to recover from (similar to HIV in humans).
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Luxating patella in dogs
A luxating patella occurs when a dog's kneecap slides out of the groove in the thighbone. A healthy kneecap should never slip out of the groove, and if it does, we call it a luxating patella (dislocating kneecap).
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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.
