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A day in the life of Charity Shop Manager, Helen Sunderland
Animal lover, Helen, has been working as a Shop Manager in Farnworth for six years. Animal welfare is close to Helen’s heart which led her to apply for the role in charity retail.
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XL Bully ban in Scotland: What does the announcement mean for me?
Understanding the XL Bully ban in Scotland – find out what actions you should take as a responsible owner with PDSA's guidance. Read more here.
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PetWise in schools
PetWise School Award What is PetWise School Award? PetWise School Award is similar to an accreditation scheme – you may already be familiar with these in school. The difference is, this is the first (and only) animal-related award that schools can take part in. By being ‘PetWise’, your community will know that your school is pet-savvy and care about our furry friends. In order to complete the…
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5 things you do that your cat secretly hates
None of us want to annoy our feline friends but it can be tricky when you don't speak the same language!
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Obesity in cats
Vets estimate that over a third of cats in the UK are overweight. An overweight cat is at risk of health problems and a shorter lifespan.
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Hypothyroidism in dogs
Hypothyroidism is a lack of thyroid hormones due to underactive thyroid glands. Symptoms of hypothyroidism include weight gain, low energy, and fur loss (alopecia).
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Saddle thrombus (aortic thromboembolism) in cats
A saddle thrombus is a blood clot that blocks blood supply to the back legs. Symptoms appear suddenly and include severely painful, paralysed back legs. A saddle thrombus is an emergency.
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Travel sickness in dogs
Car sickness is a common problem for puppies and dogs. Travel training is the best way to prevent a car sickness problem developing.
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Blue Green Algae Poisoning in Dogs
Blue green algae can be very dangerous because it produces invisible, toxins that can cause organ damage and sometimes even death.
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Grape, raisin, currant and sultana poisoning in dogs
Grapes, raisins, sultanas and currants are all potentially poisonous to dogs. Find out what to do if your dog has eaten any of these foods.
