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COVID-19 travel restrictions came too late, shows study, as scientists call for coordinated pandemic preparedness efforts
Researchers from the Royal Veterinary College (RVC) and the University of Oxford responsible for tracking COVID-19 Alpha and Delta variant transmission across the UK have published their genomic tracing of the Omicron variant concluding that: …Researchers from the Royal Veterinary College (RVC) and the University of Oxford responsible for …
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Study reveals the welfare impact of ear conditions in pet rabbits
Research by the Royal Veterinary College reveals that affected rabbits are less likely to display binkying behaviour and are more likely to experience a reduction in overall quality of life A recent questionnaire conducted by the Royal Veterinary …Research by the Royal Veterinary College reveals that affected rabbits are less likely to display …
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RVC experts show homeopathy only appears to work because of perceptual errors
A recent peer reviewed article authored by Professor Peter Lees, Emeritus Professor in Pharmacology at the Royal Veterinary College (RVC), definitively explains why homeopathy in veterinary care can appear to be effective because of perceptual …A recent peer reviewed article authored by Professor Peter Lees, Emeritus Professor in Pharmacology …
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Gastric bloat: 80% survival of surgical cases shown in VetCompass study
An RVC-led epidemiological study involving dogs from across the UK has blown the myth that gastric bloat is almost always a death sentence for affected dogs. -
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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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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New RVC study challenges common beliefs on desirable behaviours in designer ‘Doodle’ crossbreeds
The study reveals novel insights into the behaviour of Cockapoos, Cavapoos and Labradoodles which can support owners considering which type of dog to purchase A new study from the Royal Veterinary College (RVC) has revealed that three popular …The study reveals novel insights into the behaviour of Cockapoos, Cavapoos and Labradoodles which …
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Who’s top dog? French Bulldogs and Cockapoos claim top spot for the UK’s most popular puppies
A new study by the Royal Veterinary College reveals that French Bulldogs and Cockapoos have now overtaken Labrador Retrievers and Jack Russell Terriers as the UK’s favourite puppy to acquire, posing serious questions about longer-term impacts of the … -
Beauty versus the Beast: Less extreme body shapes in flat-faced dogs are the UK’s favourite
New research from the Royal Veterinary College (RVC) has revealed that when given a choice, the UK prefers less extreme body shapes in flat-faced (brachycephalic) dogs. The general public sees less extreme body shapes as more attractive, healthier, …New research from the Royal Veterinary College (RVC) has revealed that when given a choice, the UK …
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Starting on the right paw: New RVC research finds how a puppy is purchased shapes its health later in life
New research from the Royal Veterinary College (RVC) has revealed that puppies bought from illegal or low-welfare sources are more likely to experience health problems later in life, regardless of whether they go on to live in caring home …New research from the Royal Veterinary College (RVC) has revealed that puppies bought from illegal …