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Animal Welfare Conference
Experts at an event at the Royal Veterinary College (RVC) discussed how selective breeding for ‘desirable’ traits can ultimately push an animal’s biology to the point where it breaks down, due to increased susceptibility to disease.Experts at an event at the Royal Veterinary College (RVC) discussed how selective breeding for ‘ …
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New research reveals frogs’ impressive ability to jump at an extreme range of take-off angles
Research led by the RVC shows how frogs are able to achieve a wide range of jump angles, from nearly horizontal to almost vertical -
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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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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VetCompass Research Infographics
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New RVC study reveals consequences of 2020 pandemic restrictions on puppies
Puppy imports, designer crossbreeds and the closure of puppy classes identified as key differences in the early lives of puppies purchased in 2020 A study by the Royal Veterinary College (RVC) has revealed that puppies purchased during the … -
Almost two thirds of Persian cats suffer from at least one health condition according to the largest ever study of this breed.
Disorders of Persian cats
Almost two thirds of Persian cats suffer from at least one health condition according to the largest ever study of this breed. The research, which was conducted by the Royal Veterinary College (RVC) in collaboration with the University of Edinburgh, revealed that haircoat disorders, dental disease, overgrown nails and eye discharge are the most common conditions diagnosed in the Persian cat.
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New VetCompass paper: Common disorders in Cavalier King Charles spaniels
Disorders recorded in Cavalier King Charles Spaniels attending primary-care veterinary practices in England Summers JF, O’Neill DG, Church DB, Thomson PC, McGreevy PD, Brodbelt DC. (April 2015) Canine Genetics and Epidemiology Three major UK … -
VetCompass™ explores aging in males and females
Given that the lives of pet dogs are so closely entwined with their owners, we can learn a lot from dogs that can help both dogs themselves and also help the human species. Humans are known to exhibit female-biased survival and multiple sex …Given that the lives of pet dogs are so closely entwined with their owners, we can learn a lot from …
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During the past decade, education campaigns from major animal welfare and veterinary organisations warning of the health consequences of these body shapes have not resulted in the desired reduction in popularity of these high-risk breeds, and indeed some breeds such as the French bulldog have paradoxically increased in numbers in the face of strong messaging.
Understanding brachycephalic ownership
It has become increasingly clear that understanding the motivations and desires of both current and prospective brachycephalic dog owners is key to devising more targeted human behaviour change interventions in the future. To date, RVC work in this area has uncovered a number of key findings.