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Beauty isn’t even skin deep: New study from the RVC finds that flat-faced dogs are at the highest risk of skin fold dermatitis
New research from the Royal Veterinary College (RVC) has found that some popular flat-faced dog breeds, including the English Bulldog, French Bulldog and Pug, are at the highest risk of skin fold dermatitis – a painful skin condition. The study … -
New modelling of ancient fossil movement reveals important step in the evolution of posture in the ancestors of dinosaurs and crocodiles
Scientists from the RVC and University of Bristol used three-dimensional computer modelling to investigate the hindlimb of Euparkeria capensis–a small reptile that lived in the Triassic Period 245 million years ago -
RVC study sets the agenda for the future of canine epilepsy research
RVC study sets the agenda for the future of canine epilepsy researchA new study, conducted by the Royal Veterinary College (RVC), has identified improving drug …
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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. -
VetCompass study reveals new insights on seizures and epilepsy in cats
Neurological disorders are supposedly a leading cause of death in cats but, until now, there has been little information on how commonly cats are affected by seizure disorders or epilepsy. The latest VetCompass study shines new light on these … -
The Futurist Vet
'Imagine a system that all the vet practices in the world were connected to and what opportunities that crowdsourcing of data could have on the future of our pets' health.' This quote is taken directly from The Futurist Vet: Science Fiction …'Imagine a system that all the vet practices in the world were connected to and what opportunities …
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The Futurist Vet
'Imagine a system that all the vet practices in the world were connected to and what opportunities that crowdsourcing of data could have on the future of our pets' health.' This quote is taken directly from The Futurist Vet: Science Fiction … -
New dog-fighting research: The reasons why vets under-report cases in the UK
Nearly 15% of veterinary professionals suspected that they had treated at least one dog that was engaged in illegal dog fighting in 2015New pioneering research suggests that nearly 15% of veterinary professionals suspected that they …
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Miniature schnauzer – one of the most average dogs in the UK according to new research
Miniature schnauzer's averageness suggests that it could be considered as a good option of dog breed for aspiring owners -
Wildebeest muscles almost three times more efficient than a car engine
Wildebeest muscles have an extremely high efficiency of 62.6%. By comparison, most animal muscles and a car engine are only 25% efficient