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Dear PDSA Vet, can dogs get hayfever? My pug Frankie is itching all the time at the moment! Jodie

Hi Jodie, yes, pets can suffer from pollen allergies just like humans can! Signs your pet may have hayfever or allergies to things like pollen are more likely to include; licking or biting their paws, lots of scratching and red or sore looking skin – especially around their ears, eyes,...

CVS’ colleagues have selected Hearing Dogs for Deaf People as the group’s new colleague Charity of the Year.

Chosen after colleague nominations and a nationwide colleague vote, fundraising will begin for Hearing Dogs for Deaf People on 1 July.

To raise money over the next 12 months, CVS practices will host Pennies’ ‘digital charity boxes’ at its client payment points within...

Leading animal welfare organisations have renewed their calls for greyhound racing to come to an end following the release of new data that shows 359 dogs involved in racing died or were put to sleep last year – a 47% increase on the previous year.

The Cut the Chase Coalition, which consists of Dogs Trust, Blue Cross, RSPCA, Greyhound Rescue Wales and Hope Rescue, wants to see...

Dear PDSA Vet, what's the best way to stop my Boxer Dog, Tyson, pulling on the lead? Jess

Hi Jess, Boxers are naturally full of energy, so it can be a challenge teaching them to walk on a lead as they often race to get ahead. You'll need patience as it can take some time. Find a calm place to practice walking with Tyson and use a front attaching harness and lead, as this will give...