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VetCompass study examines the association between neutering and idiopathic epilepsy in Labradors and Border collies
There is sparse published scientific data on the associations between neutering and the severity and survival of dogs with idiopathic epilepsy. This study used VetCompass™ data on 117 Labrador retrievers and 57 Border collies, diagnosed with … -
DBRG supported by VetCompass™ wins Ceva ‘Charitable Team of the Year’ Award
The Dog Breeding Reform Group (DBRG) is a group of like-minded individuals and organisations who work together to improve the welfare of breeding dogs and their puppies in the UK. DBRG has been supported for several years by VetCompass™ and by Dr … -
RVC Pandemic Puppies team shares first newsletter detailing progress so far
The AWF funded Pandemic Puppies survey aims to explore if and how the early lives of ‘pandemic puppies’ differed from those purchased the year before the pandemic. This research will identify any vulnerabilities to the health, behaviour, and welfare … -
Ten VetCompass studies to be presented at BSAVA 2021
Over 125 Clinical Abstracts will be presented online as part of the BSAVA virtual Congress 2021 on 24, 25 and 26 May, via Zoom. A diverse programme of clinical abstracts has always been an integral part of BSAVA Congress, where researchers alongside … -
Feeling inferior to other vets is fuelling sector’s mental health crisis, new study shows
Feeling inferior to other vets is fuelling sector’s mental health crisis, new study shows -
Old dogs are now teaching us new tricks
Research conducted by the RVC has identified that the emotional and physical connection between dogs and their owners is even more powerful than previously understood. -
Welfare problems of flat-faced dogs - can we ever solve them?
APDAWG Meeting on Feb 23 2021 The popularity of brachycephalic (flat-faced) dogs is at an all-time high. These breeds are the darlings of the popular press, social media & advertisers. The public have fallen in love with these breeds & are choosing … -
John Fishwick becomes BVA President
Royal Veterinary College (RVC) Senior Lecturer in Dairy Herd Medicine, John Fishwick, has become President of the British Veterinary Association (BVA)Royal Veterinary College (RVC) Senior Lecturer in Dairy Herd Medicine, John Fishwick, has become …
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RVC Cardiology team offers dedicated Puppy Heart Clinic
The RVC’s Small Animal Referral Service now has a dedicated heart clinic for puppies based at the Queen Mother Hospital in Hertfordshire. The clinic supports dogs under two years old where their physical examination abnormalities are suggestive …The RVC’s Small Animal Referral Service now has a dedicated heart clinic for puppies based at the …
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Surrey miracle pet up for national award
A miracle pet survivor from Surrey has been selected as a finalist in PDSA’s national Pet Survivor 2019 competition. Custo, a crossbreed dog from Camberley who survived an aggressive cancer of the spleen, is now in the running for the coveted award. …