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Bad teeth revealed as biggest problem for pet greyhounds
As well as bad teeth, the RVC research revealed that traumatic injuries, overgrown nails and osteoarthritis are also major concerns for pet greyhounds -
Neutering bitches trebles the risk of urinary incontinence
The research, carried out by the RVC VetCompassTM programme, also indicates that the females of certain breeds are more prone to UI than others -
'Rottweilers top the lame list’ say RVC
Rottweilers are the most predisposed dog breed to suffer from osteoarthritis according to new research from the Royal Veterinary College (RVC). Osteoarthritis is the most common joint disease diagnosed in dogs, and this study is the largest ever conducted into the condition in dogs under veterinary care – covering 455,557 dogs -
UK dogs and their fatty lumps: finally the risks explained
Springer Spaniels, Dobermann Pinscher, Weimaraners and Labrador Retrievers: some of our most popular dog breeds in the UK are also the most susceptible to lipomas (also known as fatty masses or fatty lumps), according to the Royal Veterinary College … -
RVC research drives the development of the world’s first dialysis machine for liver failure patients
Ground-breaking research from the Royal Veterinary College (RVC) has helped lay the foundations for the development of the world’s first dialysis machine for liver failure patients. Working in partnership with clinicians and scientists at UCL, the …Ground-breaking research from the Royal Veterinary College (RVC) has helped lay the foundations for …
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A Very big dog problem: New study identifies alarming bone cancer risk in giant dogs
New research from the Royal Veterinary College has shed light on the frequency and risk factors associated with osteosarcoma bone cancer in dogs in the UK New research from the Royal Veterinary College (RVC) has revealed the frequency and risk … -
RVC research reveals persistent illegal puppy selling post-pandemic
Researchers from the Royal Veterinary College are calling for greater protection of puppy welfare as Lucy's Law is not adhered to and increasing numbers of underage puppies are being illegally imported A study exploring changes to UK puppy buying … -
The RVC urges owners of hot dogs to “cool first, transport second”
A new study by the VetCompass team at the Royal Veterinary College (RVC) has found that dogs with heatstroke may be suffering even further due to outdated first aid practices. The research calls for updated guidance to be promoted more widely for … -
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 …