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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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Incontinence in bitches: huge breed predispositions shown in VetCompass study
A VetCompass RVC epidemiological study involving over 100,000 bitches from veterinary clinics across England has highlighted certain breeds that are hugely predisposed to urinary incontinence. Urinary incontinence describes involuntary leaking …A VetCompass RVC epidemiological study involving over 100,000 bitches from veterinary clinics …
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Health and Welfare of Brachycephalic (Flat-faced) Companion Animals - New Book Available to Pre-order
Dr Rowena Packer and VetCompass' Dr Dan O'Neill edit new book about brachycephalic health and welfare Health and welfare issues of brachycephalic (flat-faced) animals are one of the most pressing problems facing companion animals right now. Dogs, … -
The RVC and Mayhew join forces to advance animal welfare in shelter medicine
The Royal Veterinary College (RVC) is proud to announce a new partnership with the animal welfare charity, Mayhew. This partnership will see the two organisations join forces to enhance the health and wellbeing of vulnerable companion animals …The Royal Veterinary College (RVC) is proud to announce a new partnership with the animal welfare …
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New study shows resistance to most clinically relevant antimicrobials is increasing in major canine skin pathogen
Researchers from the Queen Mother Hospital for Animals studying Staphylococcus pseudintermedius, the predominant dog skin pathogen, showed for the first time that resistance is increasing to the most clinically relevant antimicrobials.Results from a …Researchers from the Queen Mother Hospital for Animals studying Staphylococcus pseudintermedius, …
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RVC article selected by Equine Veterinary Journal as the most clinically relevant to appear on EVJ's early view section this month
An article that was a result of two students' final year research project (Charlotte Jennings and Hazel Mitchell) has been selected by Equine Veterinary Journal Clinical Reviewers as one of the most clinically relevant to appear on EVJ's Early View …An article that was a result of two students' final year research project (Charlotte Jennings and …
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A seizure or not a seizure, that is the question?
New study highlights difficulty of diagnosing seizures from owner-recorded videos. Study also finds the importance of additional clinical information alongside videos to make a diagnosis, and the need for robust seizure classification systems to differentiate between seizure typesNew research lead by the Royal Veterinary College (RVC) canine epilepsy clinic working together …
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RVC scientists support expansion of UFAW Genetic Welfare Problems website
Over the last year, a partnership between UFAW and VetCompass scientists at the Royal Veterinary College has expanded an independent online resource to provide information on genetic health conditions affecting dogs, cats and other companion … -
New VetCompass™ Paper: Road Traffic Accidents in Dogs
A new VetCompass™ study of almost 200,000 dogs has revealed some fascinating insights into Road Traffic Accident (RTA) events in dogs in the UK. The paper, published in the Journal of Veterinary Emergency and Critical Care, reveals that 4 in every 1 …A new VetCompass™ study of almost 200,000 dogs has revealed some fascinating insights into Road …
