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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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What to expect on your first day (and night) with a new puppy
Our vets give their top tips on taking care of your puppy for their first day (and night!) at home. Here's what to expect and how to help them settle.
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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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Mitzy's story
7-year-old Rottweiler cross Tinkerbelle was treated by PDSA vets for an abscess that had grown to the size of a tennis ball on her chin.
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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.
