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Enucleation - eye removal in dogs
Removing an eye is usually a last resort, but is necessary in some circumstances. Your vet may advise removing an eye if it’s been badly damaged, is causing pain or is affected by an untreatable condition.
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Ear Cropping in Dogs
Ear cropping is a cruel and unnecessary mutilation that involves removing a dog’s earflaps to change how they look.
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Pet boarding, kennels, and holiday care
Going on holiday without your pet? Read our vets’ advice on finding the perfect boarding kennel or pet hotel.
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Dog nearly dies after eating easter egg
We’re issuing a warning after a Chihuahua needed life-saving treatment after tucking into a milk chocolate Easter egg.
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Rodents Ant and Dec
The inquisitive pet rodents, who live together and share the same bed, were taken to our Stoke Pet Hospital after their owner worried they had become so close it was harming their health.
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How to hold a Chinchilla safely
A guide to how adults and children should safely handle chinchillas.
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Steroids for pets
Steroids are a group of medicines that help with a range of conditions in pets. They are most commonly used for reducing inflammation and managing the immune system.
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Dog walker saves pet Boxer's life with CPR
A professional dog walker from Nottingham has told of the terrifying moment a Boxer dog in her care suddenly collapsed, an dhow skills from a recent PDSA Pet First Aid course helped save his life.
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Chico, the dog with a ‘spare rib’
PDSA vets save dog who swallowed six-inch bone
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Pet First Aid course saves pup from choking death
Owner puts life-saving lessons into practice – after just a week!
