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Mali - PDSA Dickin Medal
MaliCentenary PDSA Dickin MedalCentenary PDSA Dickin Medal for MaliWe’re thrilled to announce that Mali, a British Military Working Dog (MWD) who helped save the lives of troops in Afghanistan has received the prestigious PDSA Dickin Medal – the animal equivalent of the Victoria Cross. Eight-year-old Belgian Malinois Mali was part of a British Military unit deployed to Afghanistan in 2012. During…
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How to decorate dog and cat cupcakes
Thinking of doing your own fundraising for PDSA? Why not do a bake sale! Check out our easy how-to videos on decorating professional-looking (and pet-themed!) cupcakes.
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Hot spots (acute moist dermatitis) in dogs
Hot spots can appear anywhere on the body and usually look red, angry and wet.
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Antibiotics for pets
Antibiotics treat infections caused by bacteria. They don’t help with infections caused by other bugs such as viruses.
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Graduate programme case studies
Graduate Programme case studies Hear what some of our Vets had to say about the scheme: Matthew Forshaw – Senior Veterinary Surgeon at Huyton Pet Hospital I'm Matt, the senior veterinary surgeon at Huyton Pet Hospital in Liverpool. I joined PDSA in 2009 as a new graduate from the University of Edinburgh. In the hope of not showing my age, the new graduate scheme didn't exist at that point.…
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Jorgie Porter takes her pooch for a PDSA PetCheck
Actress and model Jorgie Porter gave a boost to our PetCheck tour after taking her pooch along for a pet 'MOT'.
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Permethrin toxicity in cats
Permethrin is a chemical used to treat fleas. It’s safe to use on dogs but is extremely poisonous for cats. Common symptoms of permethrin poisoning include drooling, acting strangely, twitching and fitting.
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Finn
PD Finn Finn's story When Police Dog Finn and his handler, PC Dave Wardell, were called to pursue a suspect in 2016, both of their lives changed. Finn proved himself to both brave and loyal when he was attacked by the suspect, apprehending them and protecting his handler who was also injured in the attack. Finn’s heroic actions earnt him the PDSA Gold Medal and he and handler PC Wardell have since…
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Top 10 common conditions in pets
There are lots of reasons why your pet might need a trip to the vet, along with their regular check-ups. Our vets have put together a list of the 10 most common conditions in cats and dogs
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Cumbrian Canines Honoured
Two support dogs-turned social media stars have been honoured with a PDSA Commendation, for providing support, comfort and joy to thousands of people.
