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Paralysed dog getting veterinary treatment

Severely paralysed dog walks again with pioneering cell transplant treatment

Neurologist vets at Bristol Vet Specialists have helped a severely paralysed dog to walk again, following pioneering cell transplant treatment.

Owned by Miss Sasha Reed, Arthur the six-year-old male Cockapoo became paralysed in August 2021 following a ‘slipped disc’. This left him with the most severe injury in dogs with ‘slipped discs’, where all sensation and movements below the spinal...

Woman in court over emaciated dog who was 'just hours' from death

A woman has been sentenced after leaving her dog to become so emaciated that he was barely alive when she finally took him to see a vet.

Elderly Staffie Wally had to be put to sleep by vets as he was barely breathing and had a very faint heartbeat when he was taken to see them in March.

Dominika Carolina Wojnar (DoB: 19/10/1981) of Alexandra Road, Dronfield, was sentenced on...

How to spot hypothermia in pets

With the frosty season in full swing, PDSA vets have issued advice for all owners on spotting the signs of hypothermia in pets, and what to do should a worst-case scenario happen.

PDSA Vet Nurse Nina Downing explains: "Hypothermia is when a pet's body temperature drops dangerously low. It can be very serious and, if not treated quickly, it can cause their body to shut down, which is...

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PDSA Weekly Q&A

Dear PDSA, now it's getting wintery, is it still ok for me to walk my dogs, Patch and Pingu in the snow? Where we live gets quite snowy and it's our first winter with them, as we adopted them earlier this year. Thank you, Kassim Hi Kassim, it's important for dogs to stay active even in colder weather, so you can definitely take Patch and Pingu out in the snow! However, snow and ice can build...

This Senior Pet Month, experts share how to care for aging pets

November is Senior Pet Month, so what better time to discuss how to support our pets as they get older. PDSA Vet Nurse Nina Downing shares top tips for caring for aging paws:

"As our pets start to enjoy a slower pace of life, it's no surprise that weight gain can be an issue for older pets. Dogs, on average, are considered senior at about seven years old. However, this can vary based...

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PDSA Weekly Q&As

Dear PDSA, my Labrador keeps taking her bed outside to the garden... is this just a phase, or is she trying to tell me something? Thanks, Luna. Hi Luna, Dogs do things that are a little strange and it's not always easy to tell why. With any new behaviour, it's always worth having her checked by your vet, in case there is some underlying health condition that may be worrying her. You refer to...

New online hub providing free advice from some of the world’s best dog trainers

Some of the world's most respected dog trainers and brands have come together this week to launch a free online training hub to share tips and advice to help owners address an increase in common behavioural issues and build a stronger relationship with their pet.

According to this year's PDSA Animal Wellbeing Report 60% of veterinary professionals say they have seen an increase in...

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Dear PDSA, a friend's cat died last year, vets said they think she had anti-freeze poisoning. Is there anything I can do to protect my own cat Ally from this over winter? Marshall

Dear Marshall, That's so sad about your friend's cat, tragically anti-freeze is highly toxic if ingested. This is why we always urge motorists to be very careful when preparing their cars for winter weather...

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Prevent antifreeze poisoning this winter, says PDSA

Leading vet charity, PDSA, is warning motorists to clear up any anti-freeze spills as they prepare their cars for winter. The solution is highly toxic to animals if ingested.

PDSA Vet Nurse Nina Downing explains: "Ethylene glycol is the active component in antifreeze, and is extremely poisonous for anyone, animal or human, who swallows it. It can also be found in screenwash, brake...

Health expert reveals why a walk in the rain can make us happier

High rainfall across the UK can leave us staying inside to avoid getting wet. Many of us will complain about the damp weather and are led to believe that the rain is an inconvenience.

In the UK, November is set to be one of the wettest months of the year, with further weather warnings expected. There is an average of 19 days of rain predicted in November this year, so we can...