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Grass seeds in dogs
If your dog loves running through long grass, it’s important to check them for grass seeds afterwards. Grass seeds might look small and harmless, but can cause a great deal of trouble.
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15 PDSA milestones to celebrate Maria Dickin’s 150th Birthday
You might already know that our founder, Maria Dickin CBE, would have been 150 this week. To celebrate, we’re looking at some major milestones for PDSA since our beginnings in 1917!
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Debunking flea and worming treatment myths
There’s so much information on flea and worming treatment, it’s hard to know what to believe. So we’re busting the biggest myths about it. Find out more here.
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Preventing stress in cats
A stressed cat is a very unhappy cat - learn to recognise the signs and how to stop your cat getting stressed.
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Is my cat drinking and weeing too much?
Is your cat drinking or weeing more than usual? You may hear your vet use the words polyuria and polydipsia (PUPD for short). Polyuria is weeing too much, Polydipsia is drinking too much.
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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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Chronic kidney disease in dogs
Chronic kidney disease (CKD) is when the kidneys slowly stop working over a period of months or years.
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Addison’s disease in dogs
Addison’s disease is a rare condition that develops when the body’s natural steroid levels drop dangerously low. Natural steroids are normally produced by the adrenal glands, and Addison’s develops if the glands stop working.
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Luigi's story
Thanks to his new diet and exercise regime, Luigi lost a third (30%) of his bodyweight and 8 inches off his waist, reaching a much healthier 20.40kg (3st 3lb).
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Lily poisoning in cats
Despite being popular plants in the home and garden, lilies are extremely poisonous to cats. If your cat eats any part of a lily plant, they should see a vet immediately.
