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...
With Mother's Day almost upon us, PDSA are celebrating all the self-confessed 'pet parents' out there.
PDSA Vet Nurse, Nina Downing, said: "Whether you're a cat mum, dog mum or a mum to bunnies, the bond we share with our furry friends is undeniably special. We are very lucky to be able to share our homes and our lives with pets.
Dear PDSA Vet, I recently got a puppy, I've named Pumpkin, since bringing her home she's got some kind of cough, it sounds like a bit of a choking noise but she's definitely not choking on anything. It's gone on for a few days now, should I be worried? She's only 10-weeks old. Pasha
Hi Pasha, from what you've described it sounds as though Pumpkin may have kennel cough , it usually...
February marks Spay & Neuter Awareness Month, an international event that encourages pet owners to get their pets neutered. Leading vet charity PDSA is using the occasion to share one-year-old Olive's story and remind cat owners the importance of neutering their feline friends.
PDSA Vet Nurse, Nina Downing, explains: "For females, spaying involves removing the cat's ovaries and...
