Filter results

• Leptospirosis in dogs

  Learn about leptospirosis in dogs, what symptoms to look out for, how it gets diagnosed, treated and how to help prevent it. Written by PDSA vets.

• Chocolate poisoning in dogs

  Chocolate contains a substance called theobromine, which is perfectly safe for humans, but toxic for dogs, cats and rabbits.

• Infectious Hepatitis (Adenovirus) in dogs

  Infectious hepatitis is a serious disease also known as ‘canine adenovirus’ or ‘Rubarth’s Disease’. It affects the liver and other major organs causing a range of symptoms. Your dog can catch infectious hepatitis from contact with an infected dog, or somewhere an infected dog has been.

• Severe allergic reactions in dogs

  Dogs can have allergic reactions just like people. Common triggers include insect stings, plants and medications (including vaccinations).

• Lymphoma in dogs

  Lymphoma is a cancer of the immune system. The immune system is active throughout the whole body, and lymphoma can develop in any part of it. Symptoms vary depending on what type it is, where it is, and how aggressive it is.