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Humping Behaviour in Dogs
Mounting and humping is normal for both male and female dogs, and occurs for a number of reasons (not always sexual). Distracting your dog, teaching them appropriate behaviour and neutering can help prevent humping.
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Bad breath in dogs
Discover why your dog might have bad breath and when to contact your vet about it. A comprehensive guide, written by PDSA vets.
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BOAS - breathing problems in flat-faced dogs
BOAS stands for Brachycephalic Obstructive Airway Syndrome and can severely impact your dog’s quality of life. If your dog develops sudden breathing problems, contact your vet immediately.
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Blood in your dog's poo
Blood in your dog's poo is always something to get checked by your vet but don’t panic - there are lots of possible causes ranging from very minor to more serious.
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Obesity in cats
Vets estimate that over a third of cats in the UK are overweight. An overweight cat is at risk of health problems and a shorter lifespan.
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Itchy skin in cats
Scratching is normal for cats, but sometimes they can seem a bit itchier than normal and may need to see a vet.
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Coronavirus and Covid-19 in pets
The coronaviruses are a family of viruses that cause illness in humans and animals across the world. Call your vet for advice if you are concerned that your pet is unwell.
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Is my cat drinking and weeing too much?
Is your cat drinking or weeing more than usual? You may hear your vet use the words polyuria and polydipsia (PUPD for short). Polyuria is weeing too much, Polydipsia is drinking too much.
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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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Skin lumps in cats
It’s sensible to regularly check your cat for lumps and book an appointment with your vet if you find one, even if it looks harmless.
