Can pets get Seasonal Affective Disorder?
We all know that people can get SAD (Seasonal Affective Disorder) – sometimes known as 'winter depression' – at this time of year and it might seem like our pets feel down too, but how much do the seasons really affect our pets?
PDSA Vet Nurse, Nina Downing, explains: "Pets don't suffer with SAD in the same way humans do, but that's not to say they don't feel different at this time...
Cat skewered in chest by bamboo saved by PDSA Vets
A cat owner from London is urging gardeners to make sure plant support canes are safely stored or capped as they clear gardens this autumn, after his cat nearly died when a bamboo cane pierced his chest.
It remains a mystery as to how three-year-old Shadow, from Plumstead in South East London, became skewered by the 10-inch piece of cane. But thankfully the plucky puss made a full...
10 surprising facts about guinea pigs
There's a lot more to guinea pigs than meets the eye, from having an odd toe count, to lacking vitamin C, there's plenty of surprising facts about these small creatures!
PDSA's vet team are sharing ten facts about guinea pigs you might not know:
1. Despite their name, they don't come from Guinea
Domestic guinea pigs don't originate from Guinea in West...
Dog behaviour expert reveals six top tips to ace recall training
Dog training and behaviour expert Nick Jones MA has revealed how pet owners can ace the recall, enabling owners to let their dogs off the lead safely.
Nick has shared six tips to help owners teach their dogs how to recall and to give the owners the confidence they need to work towards letting their dogs off the lead.
With over two thousand dog behaviour cases behind him and...
Cats and dogs eating grass: Vet Nurse shares all you need to know about this behaviour
This summer season, we may be enjoying more of the great outdoors with our furry friends, with cats sunbathing in high spots, to dogs resting in shady patches of grass in the garden.
You may notice your cat or your dog munching on grass, and vet charity PDSA are sharing all you need to know about why grass might be appealing!
Cats eating grass
PDSA Vet...
Ex-Army Dog Handler Launches New Training Business to Combat Rising Shelter Euthanasia Rates
Gary Brown, a former Army dog handler with over 16 years of military service, is set to launch a new dog training business aimed at reducing the alarming number of dogs being abandoned to shelters and, in many cases, euthanised.
Based in Crawley, Resolute Dogs will offer comprehensive dog training services, including puppy training classes and one-on-one consultations, with a mission...