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Founders day
Founder's Day Founder's Day is here! On 17 November 1917, PDSA’s Founder Maria Dickin opened our very first dispensary in a tiny cellar in London’s East End. We celebrate this anniversary each year and it’s a wonderful opportunity to reflect on our long and varied history while making plans for our future. Take a look at a specially recorded video message from our Director General Jan McLoughlin…
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Odin
Help stop the suffering of poorly petsWe are passionate about preventing pets from becoming illLoveable Husky, Selby, had only just been welcomed into his new family when he was struck down by symptoms of chronic diarrhoea, vomiting, fever and bleeding. Worried his beautiful puppy was deteriorating fast, Selby's owner rushed him to the local PDSA Pet Hospital. Our vets soon realised they were…
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Arthritis in dogs
Arthritis (osteoarthritis) is a very common condition that causes painful, swollen joints.
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Dacryocystitis in rabbits
Dacryocystitis in rabbits Overview Dacryocystitis is inflammation of the tear ducts (also known as the nasolacrimal ducts) Dacryocystitis is a common problem in pet rabbits, and can affect one or both sides. Weepy eyes are the most common sign of dacryocystitis. Treatment and outlook depends on the cause of dacryocystitis. A simple case is often easy to treat, but unfortunately, most cases…
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Rabbits endure a lifetime of lockdown isolation
While many of us may have struggled with isolation during lockdown, sadly hundreds of thousands of rabbits face a lifetime of endless isolation and loneliness says PDSA.
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How to exercise your dog when you are disabled
Wondering how to exercise your dog when you are disabled? Take a look at some of our top tips.
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Coronavirus: Working from home with a pet
With everyone being instructed to stay at home for the next three weeks (unless you’re a key worker), our lives are becoming very different. If you have a pet at home, then your new working routine can be unsettling for you both.
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Cats and Fireworks
Cats and Fireworks
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Dog dodges death after gorging on SIX PACKS of chocolate coins
PDSA save a Staffordshire Bull Terrier called Hugo from festive fiasco.
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IVDD/slipped disc in dogs
Intervertebral disc disease (IVDD) is a condition that causes the intervertebral discs (cushions between the backbones) to lose their sponginess, become hard and fragile, and sometimes slip out of place.
