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National award for hero Police Dog
German Shepherd Axle receives PDSA Commendation after tackling armed criminal.
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Animals George Cross and OBE for Scottish dogs
Vet charity PDSA honours heroic and devoted dogs
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PDSA Commendation award for Springer Spaniel Tilly
A Springer Spaniel from Durham has received a PDSA Commendation award for helping her owner to find happiness again, following a period of intense personal tragedy.
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Landmine Detection Rat receives animals’ George Cross
A landmine detection rat, whose work in Cambodia has transformed the lives of the country’s citizens, has been awarded the PDSA Gold Medal* for his life-saving bravery and devotion to duty
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PDSA statement on brachycephalic companion animals
As a veterinary charity, the health issues facing brachycephalic pets are a real concern for us, particularly with the growing popularity of breeds such as French Bulldogs, Bulldogs and Pugs. However, many owners are simply not aware of the detrimental effect extreme conformations can have on their pet’s welfare and quality of life.
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Kuno receives PDSA Dickin Medal
A retired Military Working Dog (MWD), who suffered life-changing injuries while supporting British Forces fighting Al Qaeda, has today been awarded the PDSA Dickin Medal* for his bravery and devotion to duty.
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PDSA warns of risk to pet welfare
Leading veterinary charity PDSA is warning that the continuing trend of owners doing no pre-purchase research before acquiring a pet is risking the long term health and welfare of millions of animals.
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A joint statement from PDSA and Vets Now (pet emergency service)
A joint statement from PDSA and Vets Now (pet emergency service)
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Posthumous honour for Australian war dog
A Military Working Dog who served with the Special Air service Regiment (SASR) in Australia has received the animal's VC for his remarkable actions while on duty in Afghanistan, in 2011.
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Dog left extremely ill after contracting Lyme Disease from tick-bite
Lakeland Terrier cross Brad, from Somercotes, Derbyshire, became extremely ill after contracting suspected Lyme Disease from ticks on a hedgehog in his owners’ garden.
