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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 … -
New RVC research helps owners better understand the remaining life expectancy of dogs
New research from the Royal Veterinary College’s (RVC) VetCompass programme now enables owners to predict the remaining life expectancy of their dog from different ages, with results broken down by breed and gender to make these as useful as possible for owners of many breeds in the UK. The findings also identify breeds with the greatest and lowest life expectancies of the 18 breeds in the study, highlighting wide differences in life expectancy amongst popular breeds. -
Beauty isn’t even skin deep: New study from the RVC finds that flat-faced dogs are at the highest risk of skin fold dermatitis
New research from the Royal Veterinary College (RVC) has found that some popular flat-faced dog breeds, including the English Bulldog, French Bulldog and Pug, are at the highest risk of skin fold dermatitis – a painful skin condition. The study … -
New RVC research debunks belief that designer crossbreed dogs are healthier than purebreds
The RVC has undertaken the world’s largest study into the health of designer crossbreed dogs and revealed that the overall health of three common designer crossbreeds (Cockapoo, Labradoodle and Cavapoo) is largely similar to their parent purebred … -
Owners urged to ‘stop and think’ before buying as English bulldogs are twice as likely to have a health problem
New study from the Royal Veterinary College suggests urgent action is required to reduce many serious health issues of English Bulldogs associated with exaggerated features -
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 … -
Research news - VetCompass article on feline hyperthyroidism
A new VetCompass study entitled "Feline hyperthyroidism reported in primary-care veterinary practices in England: prevalence, associated factors and spatial distribution" has been published by the Veterinary Record and is now available to view … -
BSAVA support for VetCompass!
We are excited to confirm full support from the British Small Animal Veterinary Association (BSAVA) for the VetCompass programme! Founded in 1957, BSAVA is a professional body for veterinary surgeons treating companion animals. Membership … -
RCVS VetCompass Equine Pandemic Project (Complete)
The COVID-19 pandemic presents a serious challenge for the customer-facing veterinary profession. To ensure minimal disruption to essential veterinary services, new COVID-mitigated working protocols were quickly implemented, however, little is … -
Research news - VetCompass article on disorder prevalence in cats
A study looking at the prevalence of disorders recorded in cats attending primary-care veterinary practices in England has been published in the Veterinary Journal. The article describes the most common feline disorders diagnosed by vets and looks …