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Respiratory infections/snuffles in rabbits
‘Snuffles’ is the word we use to describe a respiratory (nose, throat or chest) infection in a rabbit. This article focuses on the two most common causes of snuffles in rabbits: ‘Pasteurella’ and ‘Bordetella’.
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Ear mites in cats and kittens
Ear mites are tiny parasites that can affect ears. They are common in kittens but can also affect adult cats.
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Heart murmurs in dogs
A heart murmur is a whooshing noise caused by abnormal blood flow inside the heart. There are a few different conditions that can cause heart murmurs in dogs.
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Anorexia in cats
Have you suddenly noticed your cat’s not eating? We know how worrying that can be and it's usually a sign something is wrong.
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Bad breath in dogs
Discover why your dog might have bad breath and when to contact your vet about it. A comprehensive guide, written by PDSA vets.
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Ear infections in cats
Ear infections are painful. They are caused by germs (bacteria and yeast) growing inside the ear and often develop because something else is causing problems inside the ear.
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Gut blockage (foreign body) in dogs
Dogs are very curious and eat some extremely strange things. Unfortunately, some of these items get lodged in their guts and cause a blockage.
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Haemorrhagic gastroenteritis (HGE) in dogs
Haemorrhagic gastroenteritis (HGE) is a condition that causes dogs to vomit and pass large amounts of bloody diarrhoea.
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Demodex mites in dogs
Demodex causes red, crusty skin, hair loss and a scaly coat, worst around the eyes and feet. Demodex is normally quite simple to diagnose but treatment can be challenging.
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Eye ulcers (corneal ulcers) in cats
A corneal ulcer develops when something damages the surface of your cat's eye. Read our vet's advice on treatment and symptoms of eye ulcers in cats.
