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Oreo's story
One-year-old black and white cat, Oreo, miraculously survived a 50-ft fall from the window of a fourth-floor flat that left her life hanging in the balance.
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Guinea pig health
Advice on how tip keep your guinea pigs health tip-top.
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Posthumous PDSA Commendation for Brighouse police dog
Police Dog Ty was nominated by handler PC Jerry White following an incident where Ty successfully located a missing person in West Yorkshire in May 2007. Sadly the German Shepherd died in 2014 and his award was accepted by PC White.
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North East schools first to receive PetWise status
Two North East schools have been busy battling to become the UK’s first PDSA ‘PetWise’ School.
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Vet Q&A: Can I walk someone else’s dog during lockdown?
With a lot of people unable to walk their dog during the COVID-19 pandemic, a lot of us may need to step in to lend a hand to family and friends. Our vets have put together advice to keep you and them safe.
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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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Day in the life with Vet Nurse Lucy
I started out as a Veterinary Care Assistant (VCA) at PDSA. When I heard about the student nurse programme that PDSA runs, I asked my colleague to run through it with me. This is where my interested in nursing grew, so when the opportunity came up, I applied for the position and began my training as a Vet Nurse.
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Obesity in dogs
Vets estimate that nearly half of dogs in the UK are overweight! Being obese puts your dog at risk of health problems, and is likely to reduce how long they live.
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Mother Duck - Pet Survivor Finalist
Mother Duck suffered a suspected fox attack leaving her with a horrific neck injury that she wasn't expected to survive.
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Children and dogs: How to keep them happy and safe
Our vets give their tips on how to safely introduce children and dogs and teach your children to understand your dog's body language.
