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How to train your puppy basic commands
There are a few basic commands that ideally all owners should teach their dogs. They’re nice and simple and your pup will love to learn them!
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Dog has half of his intestines removed
A hungry hound from Glasgow has undergone life-saving surgery to remove 4ft of his intestines - all because he swallowed a corn-on-the-cob!
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Onion and garlic poisoning in dogs
Onions, garlic, and leeks are from a group of plants called alliums, which are all toxic to dogs.
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USMI in dogs
Does your dog leak urine? Especially when they are lying down? They could be suffering from USMI - a common cause of urinary incontinence in dogs. USMI is when the urethra (the tube that carries urine out of the body) becomes weak, and leaky.
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Lungworm in dogs
Lungworm infection is becoming much more common, and is now a risk to dogs across much of the UK. Your dog is at risk of catching lungworm if they eat slugs and snails (this often happens by accident while eating grass).
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Dog 'in the ruff' after swallowing golf ball
A Dalmatian was left feeling well under par after he swallowed a golf ball that could have killed him.
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Animal VC for heroic British military dog
‘Incredible’ Mali receives prestigious PDSA Dickin Medal
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Rabbits endure a lifetime of lockdown isolation
While many of us may have struggled with isolation during lockdown, sadly hundreds of thousands of rabbits face a lifetime of endless isolation and loneliness says PDSA.
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Breed groups: what types of dogs are there?
You might have heard dogs being called ‘working breeds’ or ‘toy breeds’, but what do these groups actually mean? We’ve broken down each to help you understand your dog better!
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Dog laws for owners
There are lots of laws and legislation you need to be clued up on if you own a dog – read our list of some of the most important laws every owner should know.
