Hypothyroidism in dogs

Hypothyroidism is a lack of thyroid hormones due to underactive thyroid glands. Symptoms of hypothyroidism include weight gain, low energy, and fur loss (alopecia).

Buying pets on a whim could be causing pet misery

Social media and ‘Insta-famous’ pets fuelling animal welfare crisis

Head tilt in dogs: causes and when to contact your vet | PDSA

If your dog’s head is tilted to one side, there may be an underlying medical reason. Read our guide from PDSA vets to discover what can cause a head tilt

Coughing in Dogs

There are many different causes of coughing in dogs – some mild and some more serious.

Order of Merit Horses

PDSA Order of Merit - HorsesOn 6 August 2011, the ten horses and their mounted officers were deployed to Seven Sisters Police Station, where buildings and vehicles were alight. Their role was to protect fellow officers, dressed only in their normal patrol uniforms from an encroaching crowd, armed with firework-type rockets. The horses were surrounded by burning buildings and falling debris, with…

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Animals George Cross and OBE for Scottish dogs

Vet charity PDSA honours heroic and devoted dogs

Police Dog awarded animals' George Cross

A courageous Police Dog, who was brutally slashed eight times has been awarded the PDSA Gold Medal.

How to have a pet-friendly Christmas

Christmas can be exciting but also stressful! Take a look at our advice for keeping your pets safe and happy over the festive period.

BBQ safety for pet owners

There's nothing better than having a barbecue with friends and family during the great British summer, but all those tempting treats and burning hot equipment can be a real danger to our precious pets.