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Welcome to our new team member Camilla Pegram
We are delighted to welcome Camilla Pegram to the team. Camilla obtained a Bachelor of Veterinary Medicine from The Royal Veterinary College in 2015 and has since been working in first opinion small animal practice. She developed an interest in … -
Latest VetCompass research uncovers new evidence on Rottweilers in the UK
A new VetCompass™ study has revealed novel insights into the demographics, behaviours and disorders of Rottweilers. This information will raise awareness of predispositions in Rottweilers to a variety of behavioural and health conditions and assist … -
New Study looking at ageing in male versus female dogs
Do male and female dogs age differently? Given that the lives of pet dogs are so closely entwined with their owners, we can learn a lot from dogs that can help both dogs themselves and also help the human species. Humans are known to exhibit female- … -
So, are crossbred dogs healthier than purebred dogs?
The VetCompass Programme uses clinical information on 2 million dogs shared from over 450 UK veterinary practices to examine health and welfare issues. A current hot topic in canine health asks whether crossbred dogs are healthier than purebred dogs … -
Lymphoma cancer most common in old male cats according to RVC
The RVC had published the world’s largest study on lymphoma cancer in cats under general veterinary care. This new study revealed that approximately 1 in 2000 cats (48 per 100,000) under first opinion veterinary care are affected by lymphoma every … -
Graduation day for Dr Emma Buckland
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Congratulations to Dr Emma Buckland who graduated on 15th July 2015! Emma’s PhD research was conducted in the RVC Animal Welfare Science and Ethics research group, and was focused on the identification of valid indicators of emotion in pet dogs, … -
VetCompass Christmas Newsletter 2021
Although a very challenging year, 2021 has also seen some remarkable achievements from so many persons and teams involved with VetCompass. We sincerely thank you all for your contributions to animal welfare by both your direct work in practice and … -
VetCompass Christmas Newletter 2022
As we approach the end of 2022, this is our opportunity to thank all those wonderful people and organisations who have contributed to the ever-increasing impact that Big Data projects such as VetCompass are having on improving animal welfare in the … -
Incontinence in bitches: huge breed predispositions shown in VetCompass study
A new research study conducted by Vet Compass into urinary incontinence in dogs and particularly bitches of specific breeds. -
VetCompassTM study explores frequency, risk factors and survival in dogs with diabetes mellitus
Diabetes mellitus (DM) is a serious disease that can compromise the welfare of dogs. This latest VetCompass study looked at factors associated with the risk of dogs developing DM, and also factors associated with how long they might survive with the …