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• Is my dog drinking and weeing too much?

  Is your dog drinking and peeing more than usual? You may hear your vet use the words polydipsia and polyuria (PUPD for short).

• Lily poisoning in cats

  Despite being popular plants in the home and garden, lilies are extremely poisonous to cats. If your cat eats any part of a lily plant, they should see a vet immediately.

• Hyperthyroidism in cats

  Hyperthyroidism is a condition that causes one or both thyroid glands to become enlarged and overactive. The majority of cases are caused by harmless swellings.

• Diabetes in dogs

  A dog with diabetes can't control their blood sugar levels (much like type 1 diabetes in people) and require lifelong treatment.

• Heatstroke in dogs

  Heatstroke is sadly a common problem in dogs during the summer – even in the UK! Heatstroke can cause organ failure and death if it isn’t treated in time.