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PDSA saves dog following near-death experience

Staffordshire bull terrier, Shadow, came close to death after a collision with a cyclist left him with internal injuries. After collapsing at home, his owners rushed him to PDSA’s Gillingham Pet Hospital for an emergency operation. Almost a pint of blood had to be drained from Shadow’s abdomen after veterinary professionals…

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Vets see 560% rise in Lyme Disease

Veterinary professionals have reported a 560 percent rise in cases relating to Lyme Disease among UK pets in the last six years. The statistics were reported by vet charity the PDSA and echo the rising number of people diagnosed with the debilitating disease. Lyme Disease (Borreliosis) is caused by ticks that…

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Almost 500,000 dogs still fed chocolate, warns PDSA

UK veterinary charity, the PDSA, has warned that nearly half a million dogs are still being fed human chocolate, which can be deadly to them. PDSA vets say they are bracing themselves for the annual increase in admissions for chocolate poisoning cases over the Easter period. The charity’s latest PDSA…

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Life-saving dog awarded animals’ OBE

Newfoundland dog, Whizz, has been posthumously awarded the PDSA Order of Merit – known as the animals’ OBE. The brave pooch, who saved nine people and a dog from drowning throughout his decade-long water rescue career, passed away earlier this month, aged 12. As well as being a water rescuer, Whizz, worked alongside…

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PDSA’s PetCheck vehicles are travelling the country

Vet charity PDSA will be back on the road in March, with its purpose-built PetCheck vehicles. The charity has travelled the length and breadth of the country every year since 2002 and has carried 66,000 free health MOTs for the nation’s dogs over the last 14 years. A specially-trained team of Community Vet…

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Serious concerns for welfare of pet rabbits

One in five vets have raised serious concerns about the health and welfare of pet rabbits in the UK, according to findings from the British Veterinary Association (BVA). As Easter looms the fear is that parents may make impulse purchases due to misconceptions about how ‘easy’ rabbits are to care…

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Pet charity urges owners to quit smoking for pets’ sake

Rooney the dog, from London, who developed a ‘smokers’ cough’ is now almost completely cured – less than 12 months after his owner kicked the habit. Kathleen Dove, 68, who had smoked up to 20 cigarettes a day from the age of 15, immediately quit when the PDSA warned it…

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Dates announced for Rabbit Awareness Week

Rabbit Awareness Week (RAW) celebrates its tenth anniversary in 2016. The event, which takes place from June 18 to 26, will involve veterinary practices and the pet industry in a campaign to raise awareness of the importance of rabbit companionship. The week will be led by pet food manufacturer Burgess Pet Care alongside the…

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Owners urged to vaccinate pets following case of contagious infection

Veterinary charity PDSA  has advised owners to make sure their pets’ vaccinations are up to date. The announcement follows a confirmed case of leptospirosis – a highly contagious and potentially fatal infection. Fiona Gregge, senior vet at Aberdeen PDSA Pet Hospital, said: “Leptospirosis is quite rare; the bacteria are spread through…

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The PDSA’s PetCheck vehicle will visit the National Pet Show

Veterinary charity PDSA will bring its PetCheck vehicle to the National Pet Show for the first time on May 7 and 8 at ExCeL London. The PDSA PetCheck vehicle is the charity’s mobile pet wellbeing service. It’s accompanied by experienced vet nurses who will able to give advice based on…

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