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Antibiotics for pets
Antibiotics treat infections caused by bacteria. They don’t help with infections caused by other bugs such as viruses.
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Prostate Cancer in Dogs
Prostate cancer is uncommon in dogs but sadly, when it does occur it tends to be aggressive, fast-growing, and very quick to spread around the body.
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First aid for choking
Choking is a serious life-threatening problem that needs immediate action. A choking pet will have difficulty breathing, will make choking sounds and might paw at their mouth.
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Alabama rot in dogs
Alabama rot is an extremely rare disease in the UK. It affects dogs by causing damage to the blood vessels in their skin and in some cases their kidneys.
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Bladder infection (UTI) in dogs
Bladder infections in dogs, also called UTIs, are usually caused by bacteria and are more common in female dogs.
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Colitis in dogs
Colitis is when the colon gets inflamed. Most dogs get colitis once, recover quickly and never suffer with it again.
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Heart problems in dogs
Heart disease is a relatively common problem in pet dogs and there are a few different types.
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Cruciate ligament damage in dogs
If one of the cruciate ligaments is damaged the knee joint becomes wobbly and this is usually very painful. The most common way for a dog to damage a cruciate ligament is by jumping, skidding, twisting or turning awkwardly.
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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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Severe pain in pets
If your pet is in pain, contact your vet, if they are in severe pain, take them straight to your vet. Severe pain often indicates a serious problem, even if it the cause isn’t obvious.
