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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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Ruffin's story
Biscuit's story Two-year-old Jack Russell crossbreed Biscuit has made a full recovery, thanks to PDSA, after cheekily eating a potentially fatal amount of dark chocolate when her owner's back was turned. Biscuit’s owner, Carolyn, was extremely worried when Biscuit managed to get her paws on her son’s chocolate treat. She knew human chocolate could be dangerous to dogs, and was devastated at the…
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Plans for a new Pet Wellbeing Centre in Nottingham
Plans for a ground-breaking Pet Wellbeing Centre in Nottingham to treat pets in need have been unveiled today.
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Dog saved by PDSA after eating face mask
A Cocker Spaniel from Liverpool was saved by PDSA after he nearly died after eating a facemask.
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Drooling in cats
Drooling in cats can be completely normal, and some cats do it as a response to being happy and relaxed. However, excessive drooling, or a sudden change in drooling habits can be a sign of an underlying health problem.
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Nels' story
PDSA vets have provided life-saving care for a ten-year-old Border Collie named Nels after he ingested a foil packet of tablets.
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Cherry eye in dogs
‘Cherry eye’ is a condition in which the gland that produces tears in dogs pops out and sits in in the corner of the eye.
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Pet Care in Autumn
From fireworks to halloween frights, there’s lots of fun things we need to prepare our our pet for to keep them safe and healthy during the autumn months
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Vet charity wants to find and fix the UK's fattest pets
Vet charity PDSA is appealing for the UK’s fattest pets to enrol in a national pet slimming competition. The call comes as stats reveal up to half of UK pets (46% of dogs, 34% of cats and 30% of rabbits)* are believed to be overweight or obese.
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A day in the life of a PDSA vet
Despite the coronavirus pandemic, our frontline staff are still busy seeing poorly pets in our hospitals every day. You can find out more about how we’re carrying on through the crisis when we feature in Channel 4’s Britain’s Unsung Heroes, at 7pm on Wednesday 27 May.
