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Lightning's story
Eleven-year-old Lightning the cat had to have her back leg amputated by PDSA vets after suffering a devastating injury.
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Five rat myths de-bunked | PDSA
It’s safe to say that most people don’t quite understand rats. For hundreds of years, they have been associated with various plagues and disasters. Naturally, this has led many to believe that rats are scary and dirty creatures that should be avoided at all costs.
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Vet Q&A: Common questions from new puppy owners
Getting a new puppy comes with lots of questions, from knowing when to change your puppy’s food to adult, to how often you should take your pup to the vets
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Knit a thank you buddy
Knit a buddy and help raise funds for poorly pets Meet our new Dog, Cat and Rabbit Buddies. Designed and stitched by one of our multi-talented Vet Nurses, they are here to help us save pets in need. For a suggested donation of £5, knitting enthusiasts and novices can download a simple, step by step guide to creating their own PDSA Dog, Cat and Rabbit Buddies – complete with uniform and PPE…
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Do dogs and cats feel grief? What are the symptoms?
Just like us, our pets can sometimes feel grief at the loss of a person they are close to or the loss of a furry friend. Read our advice on symptoms and how to help.
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Vet charity wants to find and fix the UK's fattest pets
Vet charity PDSA is appealing for the UK’s fattest pets to enrol in a national pet slimming competition. The call comes as stats reveal up to half of UK pets (46% of dogs, 34% of cats and 30% of rabbits)* are believed to be overweight or obese.
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How to pick up and hold a rabbit
Rabbits can be nervous by nature so it's important to learn how to hold them in a way that makes them feel safe and secure.
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How many pets are there in the UK?
How many pets are there in the UK? Here's our breakdown of the UK's pet population.
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Vet Q&A: Do pets recognise people?
Whether you need to leave your pet with someone else while you’re on holiday, are heading off to uni, or your pet goes missing and you’re reunited, you might be wondering if your four-legged friend will still recognise you when you see them again.
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Vet Q&A: My cat has special food for their kidneys – how can I get them to eat it?
If your cat has kidney disease, your vet will likely recommend a special diet for them. These diets contain make sure the kidneys don’t have to work so hard.
