British bulldog ownership has doubled but breed faces high risk of skin disease and obesity
Ownership of the iconic British bulldog has doubled but the breed is particularly prone to ear …
Bad teeth revealed as biggest problem for pet greyhounds
Dental disease is the most common health issue facing pet greyhounds, according to the largest ever …
New evidence for health-related welfare prioritisation of canine disorders
Evidence-based comparison of the welfare impact of major conditions in dogs could better inform …
VetCompassTM study identifies prevalence and risk factors for systemic glucocorticoid usage in dogs in the UK
Glucocorticoids are widely used in primary care veterinary practices. This new VetCompassTM study …
Chronic Kidney disease in cats explored
Chronic Kidney disease (CKD) affects approximately 1.2% cats attending primary-care practice in the …
One giant leap for VetCompass™
New research, based on the VetCompass™ programme at the Royal Veterinary College (RVC), uses …
Neutering bitches trebles the risk of urinary incontinence
Neutering female dogs makes them three times more likely to develop urinary incontinence (UI), a …
VetCompass™ awarded at BSAVA 2019
The Blaine Award (sponsored by Royal Canin) awarded to Dr Dan O'Neill for the contribution of …
Eight VetCompass™ projects to be presented at BSAVA congress 2019
Eight VetCompass™ projects are being presented at BSAVA congress 2019 on 4th and 5th April. Both …
Miniature schnauzer – one of the most average dogs in the UK according to new research
The results of a study conducted by the RVC has revealed that the miniature schnauzer is one of the …