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How to take veterinary photos of your pet
Phone and video consultations are on the rise, and photos are becoming an important part of having an appointment with your vet. This page explains how to take useful pictures for your vet to look at.
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Could you spot a puppy farm?
Puppies bought from puppy farms are more likely to develop illnesses and have long-term problems with their behaviour later in life.
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PDSA warns of risk to pet welfare
Leading veterinary charity PDSA is warning that the continuing trend of owners doing no pre-purchase research before acquiring a pet is risking the long term health and welfare of millions of animals.
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Buying pets on a whim could be causing pet misery
Social media and ‘Insta-famous’ pets fuelling animal welfare crisis
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Vet Q&A: How can I stop my dog getting separation anxiety?
While many of our four-legged friends will be enjoying lots of extra attention time at home with their owners, it could be a struggle for them once we get back to ‘normal’.
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Service changes
We're making some changes to our services Updated: November 2020 The Coronavirus crisis continues to make it difficult for PDSA to operate normally. Due to COVID-19 safety measures like social distancing, we can’t operate our Pet Hospitals at full capacity. So, we only have a limited number of appointments available for people to visit our Pet Hospitals each day. This means we’ve had to make…
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How to prevent dog theft
With all the media reports around dog theft lately, we understand that some owners might be worried about their pooch. We’re sharing some tips to help keep your four-legged friends safe.
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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.
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Our position on the Dangerous Dogs Act (1991)
Our position on the Dangerous Dogs Act (1991) The benefits of pet ownership are many and having a dog can be an extremely fulfilling addition to an owner’s life. Any dog has the potential to display aggression and bite, resulting from both their genetics and the environment they are exposed to - breed alone is not a reliable predictor of behaviour. The fundamental premise of the Dangerous Dogs Act…
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XL Bully ban in Northern Ireland
Are you an XL Bully owner in Northern Ireland? New regulations are coming into effect on 5 July 2024. Find out everything you need to know here.
