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VetCompass at BSAVA Congress 2015
VetCompass enjoyed a hugely successful British Small Animal Veterinary Association (BSAVA) Congress from 9th-12th April 2015, contributing a total of 7 presentations by 5 different speakers during this well-attended event. BSAVA Congress, held … -
Welcome to our new VetCompass team member, Dr Emma Buckland!
We are excited to announce the expansion of our VetCompass team, with the recent addition of Dr. Emma Buckland as a UFAW-funded, Post Doctoral Research Associate. Emma has a strong background in welfare research, and recently completed her PhD … -
Demography and disorders of German Shepherd Dogs under primary veterinary care in the UK
New VetCompass study published which describes the demography and disorders of German Shepherds under primary veterinary care in the UK. The German Shepherd Dog (GSD) is one of the most popular dog breeds worldwide. However, concerns for the … -
VetCompass™ reveals the secrets of the Border Terrier in England
The Border Terrier is a working terrier type that is generally considered to be a relatively healthy and hardy breed. A new VetCompass™ has explored these beliefs using anonymised clinical data from hundreds of veterinary clinics in England. These …The Border Terrier is a working terrier type that is generally considered to be a relatively …
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VetCompass reveals the secrets of Border Terriers in England
Secrets of the Border Terrier revealed The Border Terrier is a working terrier type that is generally considered to be a relatively healthy and hardy breed. A new VetCompass™ study has explored these beliefs using anonymised clinical data from … -
VetCompass™ explores aging in males and females
Given that the lives of pet dogs are so closely entwined with their owners, we can learn a lot from dogs that can help both dogs themselves and also help the human species. Humans are known to exhibit female-biased survival and multiple sex …Given that the lives of pet dogs are so closely entwined with their owners, we can learn a lot from …
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French bulldogs more prone to birthing problems than other breeds
French bulldog bitches are 15.9 times more likely to suffer from difficult births (dystocia) than crossbred bitches, according to a series of studies from the Royal Veterinary College (RVC) published today. And, among female dogs that had problems … -
Hot Dogs – VetCompass study of heatstroke in dogs funded by Dogs Trust
Heatstroke is a potentially fatal, yet often preventable, condition for dogs that can be caused by confinement in hot conditions (environmental heatstroke) or from exercise (exertional heatstroke). Despite attempts to educate owners about these …Heatstroke is a potentially fatal, yet often preventable, condition for dogs that can be caused by …
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New Academy of Medical Sciences grant awarded to Dr Abbe Crawford
A new Academy of Medical Sciences grant has been awarded to Dr Abbe Crawford to validate the use of deltaE50-MD dogs for modelling the cognitive, psychological and brain phenotype of Duchenne muscular dystrophy. Duchenne muscular dystrophy (DMD) …A new Academy of Medical Sciences grant has been awarded to Dr Abbe Crawford to validate the use …
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PhD success for VetCompass researcher Dr Maddy Mattin
Congratulations to Maddy Mattin who recently completed her PhD on canine degenerative mitral valve disease (DMVD), the most common heart disease in dogs. This PetPlan funded work aimed to document the prevalence of DMVD, evaluate survival …