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New RVC study first to reveal impact of vet-owner relationship on canine epilepsy management
New research from the Royal Veterinary College (RVC) explores the role of vet-owner relationships in the experience of owners of dogs with epilepsy. The study found that clearer owner expectations for treatment outcomes and the condition’s …New research from the Royal Veterinary College (RVC) explores the role of vet-owner relationships …
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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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Love is blind? Many owners of short-muzzled dogs are strongly bonded to their pets but unaware of health problems
Love is blind? Many owners of short-muzzled dogs are strongly bonded to their pets but unaware of health problemsThe largest study to date on the owners of short-muzzled dogs reveals close bonds between them and …
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New study by the RVC reveals scale of UK canine health and welfare research funding
New research from the Royal Veterinary College (RVC), which explored the amount of UK not-for-profit funding for research into canine health and welfare, found that 109 UK funders provided £57.8 million between 2012 and 2022. This study is the first …New research from the Royal Veterinary College (RVC), which explored the amount of UK not-for- …
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Research shows epileptic dogs on anti-seizure drugs more likely to experience increased appetite and become overweight or obese
The findings led by the Royal Veterinary College are key in helping vets offer more information and support to pet owners when managing their dog’s epilepsy Researchers from the Royal Veterinary College (RVC) working in collaboration with the …The findings led by the Royal Veterinary College are key in helping vets offer more information and …
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Puppy love or puppy pressure? One in three families find raising a puppy harder than expected
New research from the Royal Veterinary College shows children gain comfort and companionship from dogs, but problem behaviours, unmet expectations and the maternal mental load create challenges for families New research from the Royal Veterinary …New research from the Royal Veterinary College shows children gain comfort and companionship from …
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RVC studies identify lack of public awareness surrounding puppy importation
Two new studies from the Royal Veterinary College (RVC) have revealed widespread public misunderstanding about the importation of puppies from countries within the European Union (EU). With growing concern about the scale and impact of this trade, …Two new studies from the Royal Veterinary College (RVC) have revealed widespread public …
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Peke-a-poo: Boom in designer dogs creates the perfect storm for animal welfare issues
A new study, led by the Royal Veterinary College (RVC), has revealed a huge demand for designer crossbreed dogs in the UK between 2019 and 2020 and has identified the main factors behind the increasing demand – including beliefs that they are more … -
The pawfect storm: study finds high levels of problem behaviours and use of aversive training methods in pandemic puppies
The average number of owner-reported problem behaviours among ‘pandemic puppies’ was five, with problem behaviours more likely in owners using aversive training techniques, says the Royal Veterinary College Four in five (82%) ‘pandemic puppy’ …The average number of owner-reported problem behaviours among ‘pandemic puppies’ was five, with …