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Retail announcement
PDSA Director General, Jan McLoughlin, said: "After much deliberation during this unprecedented time, it is with a heavy heart that we have made the very difficult decision to temporarily shut our nationwide network of charity shops from close of trading (4pm) on Saturday 21 March.
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Round of a-paws for PDSA volunteer after 25 years at Bury shop
A ‘paw-some’ pensioner from Bury has dedicated a quarter of a century to helping pets in need as she marks 25 years of volunteering for leading vet charity PDSA.
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Our position on the XL Bully ban
XL Bully Statement PDSA’s position on the Dangerous Dogs Act remains unchanged; breed specific legislation is ineffective because any dog can be aggressive. Since the Act was introduced 32 years ago, it has not resulted in a reduction of dog bites or human deaths. While we agree that urgent action is needed to protect the public from dangerous dogs, we’re disappointed to see the Government…
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Legg Calvé Perthes disease in dogs
Legg-Perthes is a painful condition that causes the hip joint to crumble and collapse. Legg-Perthes affects young dogs and is most common in small breeds.
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Ticks on dogs
Ticks are parasites that feed on animal and human blood. They can also transmit diseases such as Lyme disease.
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Ear infections in dogs
Ear infections in dogs can be caused by bacteria or yeast (or both). There is usually an underlying cause for an ear infection, such as ear mites or a skin allergy.
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IVDD/slipped disc in dogs
Intervertebral disc disease (IVDD) is a condition that causes the intervertebral discs (cushions between the backbones) to lose their sponginess, become hard and fragile, and sometimes slip out of place.
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Local challenge events
Take on a challenge for PDSA in your local area to raise money for pets in need
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Hero dog Leuk receives PDSA Dickin Medal
A French Navy Commando dog has today (23 April) received the highest honour available for animals – the PDSA Dickin Medal – for his life-saving actions while on duty.
