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Separation Anxiety in Dogs | PDSA
Dog separation issues, also known as separation anxiety, are common in dogs. Learn more from PDSA vets about symptoms, treatment and prevention.
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Gastric Dilatation Volvulus (GDV) in dogs
GDV ‘Gastric Dilatation Volvulus’ means a stomach that has bloated and twisted. GDV is a painful, life-threatening emergency that often develops over the period of just a few minutes.
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First aid for pets struggling to breathe
Struggling to breathe is a life-threatening emergency. Take your pet to your nearest vets if they are struggling to breathe, call them on the way to let them know you are coming.
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Eyelash problems in dogs
Our vets write about eyelash problems in dogs including distichiasis, trichiasis and ectopic cilia.
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First aid for collapsed pets
Collapse can be caused by many different problems including: heart disease, low blood sugar, pain, breathing difficulties, Addison’s disease, blood loss and seizures.
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Immune mediated haemolytic anaemia (IMHA) in dogs
IMHA is a condition of the blood that causes severe anaemia. IMHA causes the body (more specifically the immune system) to attack and destroy its own red blood cells.
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DCM (dilated cardiomyopathy) in Dogs
DCM (Dilated Cardiomyopathy) is a disease that affects the heart muscle, causing it to become thin and weak.
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Blindness in dogs
Depending on the cause, blindness can develop very suddenly, or very gradually. Most dogs are very good at adapting to gradual blindness and it can be surprisingly difficult to notice. Sudden blindness is much more obvious.
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Eye ulcers (corneal ulcers) in dogs
Ulcers often appear suddenly and get rapidly worse. However, eyes heal quickly so with vet treatment an ulcer is likely to heal within a few days.
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Dog constipation
Always contact your vet if your dog is struggling to poo, as the cause may need to be investigated and treated.
