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Dogs Trust Canine Welfare Grant Project: Evidence-Based Prioritisation of Canine Inherited Diseases (Complete)
This study aims to create an evidence-based prioritisation list of inherited health disorders to underpin reforms of canine health and welfare. -
Epidemiology of Disorders Reported in Cats and Dogs Attending General Practice in England (Complete)
This project reports on the most common disorders of dogs and cats attending veterinary practice in the UK, their longevity and mortality, and risk factors for chronic kidney disease in dogs. -
Disease Surveillance in Cavalier King Charles Spaniels and Chow Chows in the UK (Complete)
This project explored the frequency of disorders recorded in Cavalier King Charles Spaniels and Chow Chows attending primary-care veterinary practices in the UK. The project also looked at the feasibility of linking Kennel Club pedigree data with … -
Man’s Best Friend: Risk Factors for Canine Cancer (Complete)
This study looked at risk factors for the major canine cancers, including environmental factors which may be markers for disease in co-habiting humans. -
The Effectiveness of Antimicrobials for the Treatment of Canine Pyoderma in the UK (Complete)
This study aimed to estimate the frequency of canine pyoderma and its treatment and to evaluate risk factors for treatment relapse and failure in UK primary and referral veterinary practice. -
Current Usage of Antimicrobials in UK Cats and Dogs (Complete)
This research characterised and quantified antimicrobial use in cats and dogs attending a large group of UK veterinary practices, in order to establish companion animal antimicrobial prescribing behaviour. -
UFAW/RVC Companion Animal Genetic Health and Welfare Research (Complete)
This project developed evidence-based recommendations on breed-related health and welfare problems in companion animals. -
Chronic Kidney Disease in Cats Attending UK Practices (Complete)
This project, funded by Ceva, estimated the prevalence of, and risk-factors for chronic kidney disease in cats attending VetCompass-participating veterinary practices in the United Kingdom. As a second objective, the prevalence of hypertension an … -
Earlier Onset Urinary Incontinence in the Bitch and its Association with Neutering (Complete)
Funded by BSAVA PetSavers, this project aims to evaluate major risk factors for development of urinary incontinence in bitches. In particular, it will explore the association between neutering and age at time of neutering with onset of early … -
Canine leptospirosis: Improving diagnostics and understanding of the epidemiology of disease in UK dogs (In Progress)
The project, co-sponsored by BBSRC and MSD, aims to improve the diagnostics of Leptospirosis in canids.