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Who’s top dog? French Bulldogs and Cockapoos claim top spot for the UK’s most popular puppies
A new study by the Royal Veterinary College reveals that French Bulldogs and Cockapoos have now overtaken Labrador Retrievers and Jack Russell Terriers as the UK’s favourite puppy to acquire, posing serious questions about longer-term impacts of the … -
New research highlights surprisingly good health characteristics in Shih Tzu dogs in the UK
New research from the Royal Veterinary College (RVC) has found the most common conditions diagnosed in Shih Tzu dogs in the UK are periodontal disease (inflammation of the gums and tissue around the teeth), anal sac impaction and ear disorders. … -
Flat-faced dogs such as bulldogs, French bulldogs and pugs at increased risk of heat stroke
Latest VetCompass research: Breeds with flat faces (brachycephalic) are at particular risk of developing heat stroke, the largest study of its kind suggests -
French Bulldogs and Bulldogs at high risk of "old dog syndrome"
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Aging dogs often show signs of Vestibular disease, often colloquially called “old dog syndrome”. Affected dogs typically show sudden loss of balance, collapsing, disorientation, head tilt and flickering of the eyes (nystagmus). These signs can be … -
“Stop and think before buying a flat-faced dog”: French Bulldog no longer a ‘typical’ dog
“Stop and think before buying a flat-faced dog”: French Bulldog no longer a ‘typical’ dog -
New RVC study identifies cancers as health priority in Boxer dogs
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In the largest ever study of Boxer dogs using veterinary records, researchers from the Royal Veterinary College have identified the most common health disorders in the breed in the UK Photo Credit: Emily Stretch Research from the Royal … -
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 -
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 -
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 … -
New RVC research reveals antibiotics offer no benefit in treating dogs with diarrhoea
A new VetCompass study from the Royal Veterinary College (RVC) has revealed that veterinary prescription of antibiotics at first presentation of uncomplicated diarrhoea in dogs causes no difference in clinical resolution of these cases. The study …