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New RVC research sheds light on best toys and housing to improve ferret welfare as well as those that pose serious risk
A new study from the Royal Veterinary College (RVC), has revealed the toys and environmental enrichments – enhancements to an animal’s environment to promote physiological and psychological wellbeing – that can directly impact ferrets’ health and …A new study from the Royal Veterinary College (RVC), has revealed the toys and environmental …
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Peke-a-poo: Boom in designer dogs creates the perfect storm for animal welfare issues
A new study, led by the Royal Veterinary College (RVC), has revealed a huge demand for designer crossbreed dogs in the UK between 2019 and 2020 and has identified the main factors behind the increasing demand – including beliefs that they are more … -
New RVC research sheds light on best toys and housing to improve ferret welfare as well as those that pose serious risk
A new study from the Royal Veterinary College (RVC), has revealed the toys and environmental enrichments – enhancements to an animal’s environment to promote physiological and psychological wellbeing – that can directly impact ferrets’ health and …A new study from the Royal Veterinary College (RVC), has revealed the toys and environmental …
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New study highlights concerns over the purchasing of flat-faced dogs
Owners are attracted by their large, wide-set eyes, and flat faces, even though these characteristics are linked with a variety of inherited diseases.The popularity of flat faced brachycephalic dogs in the UK continues to rise.
The French Bulldog …
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RVC student Hatti Smart wins national award for promoting diversity and equality
Hatti Smart celebrates winning the NUS LGBT+ Higher Education Award Harriette (Hatti) Smart, a student of the Royal Veterinary College, has been nationally recognised for her tireless work in promoting inclusion, equality and diversity by … -
Dog Breeding Reform Group, supported by the RVC, 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 Dr Dan O’Neill and Dr …The Dog Breeding Reform Group (DBRG) is a group of like-minded individuals and organisations who …
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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 …