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Animals George Cross and OBE for Scottish dogs
Vet charity PDSA honours heroic and devoted dogs
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Millions of cats and dogs facing the January blues
Many of us are left with January blues due to the cold weather, dark nights and post-Christmas cash-shortage. Now, our vets are warning that millions of UK pets face an equally tough time, suffering from loneliness, chronic stress and obesity.
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Flat-faced dogs at increased risk from pet obesity epidemic
Leading pet welfare experts are warning that flat-faced dogs are at increased risk from the effects of obesity, and are urging owners to take action.
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Why Dogs Swallow Strange Things
Dogs often like to use their mouth to investigate objects as well as to eat. Sometimes a pet will swallow an item by mistake, even though they had only meant to investigate it.
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one-in-four pet owners do no pre-purchase research
PDSA launches ‘Which Pet?’ consultations to help prospective owners choose the right pet and promote pet wellbeing
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Four miracle pets up for national award
Voting is now open for the public to choose the UK’s most miraculous pet. Three cats and one dog are going whisker-to-whisker in PDSA Pet Survivor!
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Dogs die in hot cars
PDSA teams up with welfare organisations to raise awareness of hot car danger
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Vets save dog with bladder stone ‘the size of an orange’
PDSA vets in Derby saved the life of a much-loved family dog after discovering a bladder stone the size of a large orange.
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Adolescent (Teenage) dogs
Adolescent dogs Just like us, dogs will reach an adolescent (or teenage) stage in their lives. They are often reported to go through a "rebellious" phase, like some human teens. Our vets have some advice for owners whose pups are reaching adolescence. When dogs reach adolescence, you may notice changes in their behaviour. This could be things like struggling with their training or not listening to…
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Dog needs surgery after wolfing down the top of baby’s bottle
This amazing x-ray left our vets gobsmacked when they discovered the cause of Diesel the dog’s tummy woes – a teat from a baby’s bottle!
