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New study highlights concerns over the purchasing of flat-faced dogs
Owners are attracted by their large, wide-set eyes, and flat faces, even though these characteristics are linked with a variety of inherited diseases.The popularity of flat faced brachycephalic dogs in the UK continues to rise.
The French Bulldog …
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A study conducted by the Royal Veterinary College in collaboration with UT Southwestern Medical Center demonstrates the potential of gene editing technology to treat Duchenne muscular dystrophy
A study conducted by the Royal Veterinary College in collaboration with UT Southwestern Medical Center demonstrates the potential of gene editing technology to treat Duchenne muscular dystrophyResearchers at the Royal Veterinary College (RVC), in collaboration with researchers at UT …
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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 study explains how fish got their fingers
New analysis of anatomical evidence shows how the limbs of land vertebrates (such as mammals and reptiles) originated from the fins of water-bound fishes. -
It’s a bird, it’s a plane!
The Royal Society’s Summer Science, features research from the RVC into ground-breaking research on aerodynamics in birds and how this could inform the development of future aircraft design -
Now listen ear: New RVC research reveals the dog breeds most affected by ear infections
Largest study into why dogs get ear infections included anonymised data from more than 22,000 dogs across the UK to help owners spot the signs -
The cat’s out the bag: the most common diseases in pet cats revealed
Gum and dental disease, obesity, overgrown nails and flea infestation reported by the RVC as the top disorders in cats, with risks varying by age and sex. New research from the Royal Veterinary College (RVC) reveals the most common disorders … -
The UK’s largest ever feline dental disease study identifies age and breed as biggest risk factors
New research from the Royal Veterinary College (RVC) has shed light on the frequency, risk factors and linked health problems associated with periodontal disease in pet cats in the UK. These findings will help veterinary practitioners and owners … -
English Cocker Spaniels – a fairly typical, but potentially moody, dog
A new study from the Royal Veterinary College illuminates the most common disorders in English Cocker Spaniels in the UK, aiding owners to know what to expect if they get this breed New research from the Royal Veterinary College (RVC) has found … -
New research reveals brachycephalic dogs are most susceptible to corneal ulcerative disease
New research from the RVC's VetCompass team shows short-nosed or flat-faced dogs are 11 times more likely to be affected