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Fleas, mites and lice in rabbits
Have you noticed your rabbit scratching? losing fur? developing dandruff? It’s possible they could have a skin parasite (fleas, mites or lice).
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Dwarf Lop
Dwarf Lop rabbits are typically small to medium sized, reaching an average weight of 2-2.5kg at adulthood. They have soft, dense fur, of medium length, and should be groomed 2-3 times a week
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The cost of owning rabbits
Finances are easy to forget in all the buzz of getting a new pet but it’s really important to understand the lifelong cost you’re committing to.
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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.
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Harvest mites in dogs
Harvest mites can often be seen as tiny red/orange ‘dots’ on the skin and fur, and usually cause symptoms like itchy skin and red, inflamed skin on dogs.
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Keeping rabbits warm in winter
In the wild rabbits live in underground burrows, which stay warm in the winter and cool in the summer. But with us, they spend a lot more time above ground, so it’s important to find ways to help them stay warm. You can make their winter a warm one by following our top tips.
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Vets issue lily warning to pet owners
Leading vet charity PDSA has issued a warning to pet owners after a cat from Glasgow was saved by their vets after eating lilies, which are highly toxic to felines. According to the charity, lilies are among a number of common plants which can pose a severe threat to pet health.
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Poorly pets get a Christmas boost from the REAL Secret Santa
An anonymous pet lover from Scotland is our REAL Secret Santa after donating a £2,500 raffle win – just in time for Christmas.
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Schoolgirl with scoliosis walks ten miles to raise money for PDSA
Inspirational Maisie raises over £800 after our vets saved family pet.
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Dog dodges death after downing 'lethal' pie
A Jack Russell-cross from Clydebank, near Glasgow, narrowly avoided a pre-Christmas catastrophe after wolfing down a seasonal snack.