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• Gut blockage (foreign body) in dogs

  Dogs are very curious and eat some extremely strange things. Unfortunately, some of these items get lodged in their guts and cause a blockage.

• Addison’s disease in dogs

  Addison’s disease is a rare condition that develops when the body’s natural steroid levels drop dangerously low. Natural steroids are normally produced by the adrenal glands, and Addison’s develops if the glands stop working.

• Worms in cats

  Worms are a common problem in pet cats and without regular treatment, most catch them at some point in their lives. Worms are not often visible in poo until they have been treated and killed, making them difficult to spot.

• Chronic kidney disease in dogs

  Chronic kidney disease (CKD) is when the kidneys slowly stop working over a period of months or years.

• 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.