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Dear PDSA, my dog Sadie seems to get really depressed over winter, could she be suffering from Seasonal Affective Disorder? Kelly

Dear Kelly, pets don't really suffer from Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) in the same way that humans do. But they can be affected by the seasons – the darker nights and colder weather can alter their routine. So Sadie may want to sleep or eat more, and...

A beloved family cat has been given a titanium skull after a life-saving operation to remove a benign tumour on his brain.

Henry, a seven-year-old domestic short haired cat, was brought to Bristol Vet Specialists one weekend as he had not been eating properly and he was very lethargic.

His owner Maggie Gibb, had been getting increasingly worried about Henry, as his condition...

A new to market gourmet dog treat brand, Ruffingtons , is launching online and to stockists this month from the UK's leading farm to bowl pet food manufacturer, Fold Hill .

With a portfolio of clients already secured for the brand, Fold Hill is utilising its extensive knowledge of the industry to fill a gap in the market and introduce luxury giving to the pet sector. Ruffingtons...

Dear PDSA, my dog Pippa recently ate several stones from our driveway. I spoke to my vet and thankfully they passed naturally, but why did she do this? And what can I do to prevent it in future? Adrian

Dear Adrian, dogs eating things that aren't food is fairly common - they explore things with their mouths and can accidentally swallow them. This can cause life threatening blockages,...