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Elbow dysplasia in dogs
Elbow dysplasia is a painful condition of the elbow joint that most commonly affects large breed dogs. It causes swelling, pain and eventually arthritis.
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Obesity in rabbits
A third of pet rabbits in the UK are overweight. Overweight rabbits are at risk of health problems and a shorter lifespan.
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Separation Anxiety in Dogs | PDSA
Dog separation issues, also known as separation anxiety, are common in dogs. Learn more from PDSA vets about symptoms, treatment and prevention.
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My dog has eaten something harmful
Curious dogs can get their paws on all sorts of things - food, bones, rubber toys, stones. Here's what to do if you think your dog has eaten something that might be harmful.
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Ear mites in cats and kittens
Ear mites are tiny parasites that can affect ears. They are common in kittens but can also affect adult cats.
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Ear infections in cats
Ear infections are painful. They are caused by germs (bacteria and yeast) growing inside the ear and often develop because something else is causing problems inside the ear.
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Coronavirus and Covid-19 in pets
The coronaviruses are a family of viruses that cause illness in humans and animals across the world. Call your vet for advice if you are concerned that your pet is unwell.
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Lyme disease in dogs
Lyme disease is an illness spread by ticks. It’s caused by a bacteria that is spread when a tick attaches to your pet. It can cause a variety of vague symptoms.
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Eyelash problems in dogs
Our vets write about eyelash problems in dogs including distichiasis, trichiasis and ectopic cilia.
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Ringworm in dogs
Despite its name, ringworm is not a worm; it’s a fungal infection of the skin. It’s also known as ‘dermatophytosis’.