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Lungworm in dogs
Lungworm infection is becoming much more common, and is now a risk to dogs across much of the UK. Your dog is at risk of catching lungworm if they eat slugs and snails (this often happens by accident while eating grass).
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Head tilt in dogs: causes and when to contact your vet | PDSA
If your dog’s head is tilted to one side, there may be an underlying medical reason. Read our guide from PDSA vets to discover what can cause a head tilt
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Bladder Stones in Dogs: Causes, Symptoms, and Treatment | PDSA
Learn about the causes, symptoms, and treatment options for bladder stones in dogs . Our PDSA vets provide valuable insights to help you care for your pet.
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How to: Record a resting respiratory rate
This guide is to help you if you need to record your pet’s resting respiratory rate (how many breaths your pet takes each minute while resting or sleeping).
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Hot spots (acute moist dermatitis) in dogs
Hot spots can appear anywhere on the body and usually look red, angry and wet.
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How to safely move an injured pet
Moving an injured pet needs to be done carefully to avoid making any injuries worse. Stay calm, reassure your pet, check their injuries and make sure you and they are safe before moving them.
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First aid for broken bones
Broken bones are extremely painful and require immediate veterinary attention.If your pet has broken a bone, be very careful when moving them. They are likely to be in a lot of pain and may bite you if they are scared and hurting.
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Seizures and Epilepsy in Dogs
It’s important to have your dog checked by your vet if they have a seizure, even if they have recovered well.
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Skin cancer in cats
Regularly check your cat for changes to their skin and book an appointment with your vet if you are worried.
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First aid for heatstroke
Heatstroke is a life-threatening emergency. Common signs including panting, trouble breathing and collapse/fainting. It is important to get help from a vet ASAP.
