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Mitral Valve Disease in Dogs
Mitral valve disease (MVD) is a heart problem caused by a faulty heart valve. It’s the most common type of heart disease in dogs and is especially prevalent in small breeds such as the Cavalier King Charles Spaniel.
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Dogs in heat/Dogs coming into season
A heat (or season) is when a female dog is fertile and can become pregnant. During a heat, it’s likely that your dog will behave differently, bleed from her vulva, and become very interested in male dogs.
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Dog neutering: a guide to castration and spaying
Neutering’ is an operation to remove the testicles or ovaries from a dog. Most dogs can be neutered from 6 months old.
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Where should I get a dog from?
Where should I get a dog from? Here's what we recommend at PDSA
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How to choose a healthier pedigree pet
Sadly, pedigree pets often suffer from painful health problems. If you're thinking of getting a pedigree dog, cat or rabbit read our vets' tips on choosing a healthier pet.
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Cat health
When it comes to your cat’s health, prevention is better than cure. Take these simple steps to keep your cat’s health on track.
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Police Dog Kaiser
German Shepherd Police Dog Kaiser receives the PDSA Gold Medal for his life-saving devotion to duty with the Metropolitan Police Service.
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Hertz
Retired Military Working Dog, Hertz, RAF Police, has been awarded the PDSA Dickin Medal.
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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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Passive smoking and pets
We all know that passive smoking can harm people – but did you know it can harm our pets, too? Our vets take a look at the risks to our furry friends.
