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First aid for collapsed pets
Collapse can be caused by many different problems including: heart disease, low blood sugar, pain, breathing difficulties, Addison’s disease, blood loss and seizures.
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Giardia in dogs
Giardia is a very small parasite that attacks the lining of the guts and causes diarrhoea.
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Dental disease in dogs
Dental (tooth and gum) disease is a painful and common condition. Find out how it is diagnosed, treated and how you can prevent it. Written by PDSA vets.
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Heart murmurs in dogs
A heart murmur is a whooshing noise caused by abnormal blood flow inside the heart. There are a few different conditions that can cause heart murmurs in dogs.
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Gastritis in cats
Gastritis is when the stomach becomes irritated and causes vomiting and stomach pain. There are many different causes of gastritis, some minor and some more serious.
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Bladder infection (UTI) in cats
A bladder infection is also sometimes called a ‘urinary tract infection (UTI)’ or ‘bacterial cystitis’.
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Bottom problems in dogs
There are a few different conditions that can affect a dog's bottom. Most aren't urgent but some are an emergency. Read our advice on bottom problems in dogs
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First aid for bleeding wounds
Quickly assess the bleeding, if your pet has a bleeding wound that is spurting bright red blood, they may have damaged an artery. This bleeding may be more difficult to stop so apply a firm pressure and go immediately to your nearest vets.
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First aid for broken bones
Broken bones are extremely painful and require immediate veterinary attention.If your pet has broken a bone, be very careful when moving them. They are likely to be in a lot of pain and may bite you if they are scared and hurting.
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Sneezing in cats
Cats sneeze for the same reasons we do and the odd sneeze is nothing to worry about. If your cat is sneezing regularly it may be cause for more concern.
