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Five rat myths de-bunked | PDSA
It’s safe to say that most people don’t quite understand rats. For hundreds of years, they have been associated with various plagues and disasters. Naturally, this has led many to believe that rats are scary and dirty creatures that should be avoided at all costs.
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Vet charity wants to find and fix the UK's fattest pets
Vet charity PDSA is appealing for the UK’s fattest pets to enrol in a national pet slimming competition. The call comes as stats reveal up to half of UK pets (46% of dogs, 34% of cats and 30% of rabbits)* are believed to be overweight or obese.
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Gateshead PDSA gets much needed new equipment
Our Gateshead Pet Hospital gets much needed new equipment thanks to players of the People's Postcode Lottery.
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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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COVID 19 Risk Assessment Findings
We’ve had to change the way we work because of COVID-19 - and as a result you’ll notice a number of changes to our service.
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Pip's story
8-year-old Patterdale Terrier Pip received life-saving treatment at PDSA after another dog bit her and severely injured her jaw.
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Fleas on cats
Fleas live on cats, dogs and in your home. They are much more common in the summer months (April - September).
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Five signs you like your pet more than your partner
For some of us our pets are our world. With Valentine’s Day just a few days away, you might be thinking about who your most important companion really is.
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Vet Q&A: Tips for reuniting with lost pets
Discover our vets’ essential tips on reuniting with your lost pet if they have gone missing. Everything you need to know will be answered in our blog.
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The forgotten victims of the cost-of-living crisis: millions of families at risk of losing their pets
PDSA figures have revealed that 2 million pets are in danger of being torn apart from their families as the cost of living crisis worsens.
