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Best dog-friendly walks in England
The weather may be up and down at the moment, but there’s no reason you can’t enjoy the great outdoors with your pal and get exploring!
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Hero Dogs
Three heroic and devoted Scottish dogs have been honoured by PDSA for their bravery and devotion to duty.
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Road traffic accidents (RTA)
If your pet had been involved in a road traffic accident, take them to a vet straight away. Read our advice on the best way to care for them.
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Chocolate poisoning in dogs
Chocolate contains a substance called theobromine, which is perfectly safe for humans, but toxic for dogs, cats and rabbits.
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Distemper in dogs
Distemper is a disease caused by a virus. The virus spreads easily between dogs. It causes a wide range of symptoms including a cough, runny eyes and nose, diarrhoea, high temperature, thickened pads, tremors and fits.
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Bowel Obstruction/Intestinal Blockage in cats
Cats don’t often eat things they shouldn’t, but occasionally curiosity gets the better of them and can lead to a blockage. String, thread, hair bands, rubber bands and tinsel are the most common items to cause a gut blockage in cats.
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Snake bites in cats
Read our vets' advice on what to do if your cat is bitten by a snake, the kind of snake it was bitten by, first aid for them and when to call a vet.
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Alabama rot in dogs
Alabama rot is an extremely rare disease in the UK. It affects dogs by causing damage to the blood vessels in their skin and in some cases their kidneys.
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Chocolate Poisoning In Cats
The seriousness of chocolate poisoning depends on how much chocolate your cat has eaten, how much they weigh, and the cocoa content of the chocolate.
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Prostate Cancer in Dogs
Prostate cancer is uncommon in dogs but sadly, when it does occur it tends to be aggressive, fast-growing, and very quick to spread around the body.
