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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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Lyme disease in dogs
Lyme disease is an illness spread by ticks. It’s caused by a bacteria that is spread when a tick attaches to your pet. It can cause a variety of vague symptoms.
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Ringworm in cats
Despite its name, ringworm is not a worm; it’s a fungal infection of the skin. It’s also known as ‘dermatophytosis’.
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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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Irwin's story
A curious eighteen-month-old cat called Irwin was saved by PDSA vets when he needed emergency surgery after swallowing hair bands.
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Shams' story
PDSA vets have saved a nine-month-old kitten twice after she was hit by a car in the middle of the night and later developed a potentially fatal womb infection.
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My dog has eaten something harmful
Curious dogs can get their paws on all sorts of things - food, bones, rubber toys, stones. Here's what to do if you think your dog has eaten something that might be harmful.
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Yoyo and Scamp
Tobacco detection dogs Yoyo and Scamp have been awarded the PDSA Order of Merit for their devotion to duty and service to society for over ten years.
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Flat-faced breeds: what you need to know
Dogs like these have become really popular but there hasn’t always awareness of the health problems they can have.
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Life on three legs: helping your pet recover from amputation
With some care and support, three-legged pets can have a quality of life just as good as their four-legged counterparts.
