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Fleas, mites and lice in rabbits
Have you noticed your rabbit scratching? losing fur? developing dandruff? It’s possible they could have a skin parasite (fleas, mites or lice).
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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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Fleas on dogs
Fleas are tiny insects that live on dogs, cats and in your home. They are much more common in the summer months (April - September).
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First aid for bite wounds
Quickly assess the wound. If there are large areas of skin missing and/or you can see tendons muscles or bones, cover the area with a clean dry dressing and go immediately to your nearest vets.
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Preventing fleas in dogs, cats and rabbits - PDSA
How to prevent fleas in dogs, cats and rabbits including links to our species-specific pages for tailored advice for your pet. Written by PDSA vets.
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Cat parasites – fleas, ticks, mites and worms
The most common cat parasites include fleas, ticks, mites and worms. Find out more about how to treat and prevent these parasites here. Written by PDSA vets.
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Mammary (breast) problems in dogs
Mammary (breast) problems are most common in female dogs that haven’t been speyed.
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Stained fur (saliva staining) in dogs
Has your dog developed brown, pink or orange patches of fur? On their feet? Around their mouth or eyes? In an area that they lick a lot?
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Lungworm in dogs
Lungworm infection is becoming much more common, and is now a risk to dogs across much of the UK. Your dog is at risk of catching lungworm if they eat slugs and snails (this often happens by accident while eating grass).
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Loss of balance in dogs
Loss of balance can be caused by many different problems. Balance and coordination are controlled by the inner ear and brain, problems with either of these areas could cause balance issues.
