PDSA shares top tips to keep pets safe and healthy this autumn
As the days get shorter and temperatures begin to drop, leading vet charity PDSA is reminding pet owners to take extra care of their four-legged friends as the seasons change.
From muddy walks and darker evenings to unpredictable weather and chilly nights, autumn can bring a number of challenges for pets. The vet...
Leading veterinary charity PDSA is urging pet owners to put their pets’ wellbeing first this Halloween, with simple steps to help keep them safe, calm and away from spooky season hazards.
Halloween often means dressing up, decorating our homes and enjoying sweet treats. But from a pet’s point of view, unfamiliar decorations, strange costumes, constant doorbells and excited visitors...
When people think of fleas, they often picture warm summer days and long grass, but these tiny parasites don’t disappear when the seasons change. In fact, fleas are a year-round risk for dogs, cats, rabbits and even your home. Understanding how fleas behave and how to prevent them can help keep pets comfy and healthy throughout the whole year.
A keen runner is going the extra mile for pets in need after signing up to this year's TCS London Marathon in memory of her dog who died last year.
Joanne Dobie, (46), is running the 26.2-mile challenge to raise vital funds for leading vet charity PDSA after losing her dog, a black labrador cross called Coopers, last year to cancer.
Dear PDSA Vet, my older dog, Milo, seems to have dementia, is this possible? He's 14-years-old now, and has been barking a lot lately, seems confused and he's suddenly started toileting in the house. Thanks, Hamish
Hi Hamish, cognitive dysfunction, also known as 'doggy dementia' is a condition that can develop in some dogs as their brain ages. There are some wide-ranging symptoms...
Dear PDSA Vet, I have a Springer Spaniel, Nellie, who loves to run through long grass. I know ticks are commonly found in long grass; how do I know if Nellie has picked one up? Thanks Geoffrey
Hi Geoffrey, you're right, ticks are commonly found in long grass, woodlands, and areas with lots of wildlife or sheep, so it is important to be mindful when heading out for dog walks. The best...
With Easter around the corner, we're bound to see lots of Easter bunnies around from cards to bunny shaped sweet treats!
PDSA Vet Nurse Nina Downing shares the top tips for keeping bunnies at home.
Nina said: "Rabbits may seem like an 'easier' pet to have, but there's lots to know about rabbits, and they do require a lot of space, care and attention to keep them happy and...
Dear PDSA Vet, I'm a new hamster owner, and still learning all about proper hamster care! Am I meant to wash my hamster, such as give him a little bath like you would do for a dog? Chloe
Hi Chloe, hamsters are pretty good at keeping themselves clean so shouldn't ever need you to wash them. Water can actually remove the protective oils from your hamster's fur, so it would do more harm...
Springtime has sprung, and with the new time of year comes seasonal dangers. Pet owners have been told to keep an eye on their pets, with PDSA Vet Nurse Nina Downing sharing spring safety messages and advice.
Nina says: "Many of us will be pleased the winter gloom is on the way out, and both flowers blooming and more daylight hours are back.
Dear PDSA Vet, I'm about to adopt another cat, I currently have a 4-year-old cat, Winnie. Winnie of course has food bowls, litter trays around the house, but will I need to double up on everything before our new cat arrives? Thanks, Renata
Hi Renata, a new furry family member, how exciting! Cats can be territorial and taking to another new cat can be challenging. Introducing your...
