Keswick turns orange for Miracle Max’s 14th birthday

An estimated 500 people and 400 dogs turned Keswick into a sea of orange on Saturday (14 August) as they attended a charity birthday walk in honour of Cumbria’s most famous canine – Max the Miracle Dog – who turned 14 on 12 August.

Tips to identify and prevent stress in dogs

Everyone experiences stress – even our dogs. But too much can lead to serious health problems. Read our blog to learn how to spot the signs of stress and prevent it in dogs.

Create Entry in our National Collection of Pet Memories

Donate & Create a Memory PDSA is so grateful to receive your donation in memory of a very special pet companion. Your kind donation will help some of the thousands of sick and injured pets seen in our PDSA PetAid hospitals every day. Your loved one's name will be placed in our National Collection of Pet Memories and you can create a tribute page if you'd like. To make a gift in memory enter…

Mitral Valve Disease in Dogs

Mitral valve disease (MVD) is a heart problem caused by a faulty heart valve. It’s the most common type of heart disease in dogs and is especially prevalent in small breeds such as the Cavalier King Charles Spaniel.

Hip dysplasia in dogs

Hip dysplasia is a painful condition of the hip joint that commonly affects medium to large breed pedigree dogs. It causes swelling, pain and eventually arthritis.

Pip's story

8-year-old Patterdale Terrier Pip received life-saving treatment at PDSA after another dog bit her and severely injured her jaw.

Greedy Hooch undergoes emergency op after swallowing corn husk

Pet owners warned about dangers of discarded foods

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Noise phobias in dogs

Dogs are very sensitive to noise and can hear much more than us. As a result, even quiet noises can be scary for them, and noise phobias are common.