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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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Life on three legs: helping your pet recover from amputation
With some care and support, three-legged pets can have a quality of life just as good as their four-legged counterparts.
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Flat-faced breeds: what you need to know
Dogs like these have become really popular but there hasn’t always awareness of the health problems they can have.
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Bowel Obstruction/Intestinal Blockage in cats
Cats don’t often eat things they shouldn’t, but occasionally curiosity gets the better of them and can lead to a blockage. String, thread, hair bands, rubber bands and tinsel are the most common items to cause a gut blockage in cats.
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Spy Spaniel Crommie Honoured
A Golden Spaniel who provided support and comfort for special agents during the Second World War, has been honoured with a PDSA Commendation.
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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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Ringworm in cats
Despite its name, ringworm is not a worm; it’s a fungal infection of the skin. It’s also known as ‘dermatophytosis’.