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New research from the RVC finds no strong link between rabbit ear type or head shape and dental problems
A new study from the Royal Veterinary College (RVC) has found there’s no substantial link between popular conformation in rabbits, including floppy ears or flat faces, and an increased risk of dental problems. The study concluded that instead, diet, …A new study from the Royal Veterinary College (RVC) has found there’s no substantial link between …
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New RVC VetCompass research offers insights into clinical management and welfare impacts of rabbit dental disease
A team of researchers within the VetCompass Programme at the Royal Veterinary College (RVC) studying dental disease in rabbits under primary veterinary care have identified common clinical signs for rabbits experiencing dental disease and assessed … -
New RVC study gets to the bottom of what causes doggy diarrhoea
New research from the Royal Veterinary College’s (RVC) VetCompass Programme has revealed scavenging, digestive diseases and gastroenteritis as some of the most common causes of diarrhoea amongst dogs in the UK. The study sheds light on how … -
Big data from VetCompass reaffirms value of Pimobendan in management of canine heart disease
A new VetCompass study from the Royal Veterinary College (RVC) has confirmed the findings of previous studies, showing positive outcomes for pimobendan treatment in dogs with heart disease. The results – using a successful application of “target … -
International experts warn noisy breathing could signal suffering in popular flat-faced dogs
The International Collaborative on Extreme Conformations in Dogs (ICECDogs) has released new guidance for owners advising that brachycephalic (flat-faced) dogs, such as French Bulldogs, Pugs and English Bulldogs, that have noisy breathing at rest or …The International Collaborative on Extreme Conformations in Dogs (ICECDogs) has released new …
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The RVC’s award-winning Beaumont Sainsbury Animal Hospital receives Dog Friendly Clinic accreditation
The Royal Veterinary College’s (RVC) Beaumont Sainsbury Animal Hospital (BSAH), based in Camden, has received accreditation for Dogs Trust’s Dog Friendly Clinic Scheme. It is the only vet practice in the Camden Town, King’s Cross and St Pancras …The Royal Veterinary College’s (RVC) Beaumont Sainsbury Animal Hospital (BSAH), based in Camden, …
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Terrier-ific: New RVC research gives Yorkie Dogs a good bill of health
New research conducted by the Royal Veterinary College (RVC)’s VetCompass programme, exploring the demography, clinical health and longevity of Yorkshire Terriers in the UK, has revealed they are largely healthy and long-lived dogs. Despite this, … -
Puppy love or puppy pressure? One in three families find raising a puppy harder than expected
New research from the Royal Veterinary College shows children gain comfort and companionship from dogs, but problem behaviours, unmet expectations and the maternal mental load create challenges for families New research from the Royal Veterinary …New research from the Royal Veterinary College shows children gain comfort and companionship from …
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A painful tail: RVC research reveals which dogs have greatest risk of a tail injury
A new study from the Royal Veterinary College (RVC) has found that the Boxer, English Springer Spaniel and Cocker Spaniel are the dog breeds most likely to have a tail injury. The study explored how often tail injuries occur in dogs in the UK, the … -
New Petplan award to Dr David Connolly, Professor Brian Catchpole, Dr Jay Dudhia (RVC) and Hannah Hodgkiss-Geere (Liverpool Vet School)
Dr David Connolly, Professor Brian Catchpole, Dr Jay Dudhia (RVC) and Hannah Hodgkiss-Geere (Liverpool Vet School) has been awarded a grant by Petplan Charitable Trust for a project called: "Avoid rejection to fix a broken heart: assessing the …Dr David Connolly, Professor Brian Catchpole, Dr Jay Dudhia (RVC) and Hannah Hodgkiss-Geere ( …