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RVC pathology trainees sweep the board in ACVP General Pathology examinations
Six RVC trainees have passed the General Pathology examination that forms the first part of the Diploma qualification of the American College of Veterinary Pathologists (ACVP) -
The pawfect storm: study finds high levels of problem behaviours and use of aversive training methods in pandemic puppies
The average number of owner-reported problem behaviours among ‘pandemic puppies’ was five, with problem behaviours more likely in owners using aversive training techniques, says the Royal Veterinary College Four in five (82%) ‘pandemic puppy’ …The average number of owner-reported problem behaviours among ‘pandemic puppies’ was five, with …
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New research from the RVC identifies impact of owner perceptions on brachycephalic dog welfare reforms
One in seven owners of extreme brachycephalic dogs stated that ‘nothing’ could put them off buying a brachycephalic dog. A new study from the Royal Veterinary College (RVC) has identified key perceptual barriers to improving the welfare of …One in seven owners of extreme brachycephalic dogs stated that ‘nothing’ could put them off buying …
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RVC study sets the agenda for the future of canine epilepsy research
RVC study sets the agenda for the future of canine epilepsy researchA new study, conducted by the Royal Veterinary College (RVC), has identified improving drug …
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RVC Research study reveals consequences of extreme demand for puppies during COVID-19 Pandemic
RVC study reveals why so many people bought puppies during the pandemic and the consequences of this extreme demand -
Flat-faced dogs; an addictive personality
RVC study highlights breed loyalty for pugs, French bulldogs, and English bulldogs, despite substantial health risksAccording to a new study, 93% of owners of flat-faced dogs – including the Pug, French Bulldog and …
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New RVC study first to reveal impact of vet-owner relationship on canine epilepsy management
New research from the Royal Veterinary College (RVC) explores the role of vet-owner relationships in the experience of owners of dogs with epilepsy. The study found that clearer owner expectations for treatment outcomes and the condition’s …New research from the Royal Veterinary College (RVC) explores the role of vet-owner relationships …
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Lasting lockdown love? RVC research identifies that problem behaviours are damaging the owner-dog relationship as pandemic puppies reach young adulthood
New research from the Royal Veterinary College (RVC) pandemic puppies research programme has highlighted the negative impact of problem behaviours in young adult dogs on the strength of the owner-dog relationship. These findings can be used to …New research from the Royal Veterinary College (RVC) pandemic puppies research programme has …
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Has Covid-19 continued to impact people’s decision-making when it comes to buying puppies?
The Royal Veterinary College launches national follow up survey, “Pandemic Puppies – The Next Generation”, to determine whether the changing factors around the puppy buying process, which influence canine welfare, remained in 2021. -
New research from the RVC highlights need for industry standard of alpaca care
New research from the Royal Veterinary College (RVC), which investigated alpaca husbandry practices in the UK, has uncovered a variation in the management of alpacas. It demonstrates the need to establish ‘gold standard’ practices across the …New research from the Royal Veterinary College (RVC), which investigated alpaca husbandry practices …