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New VetCompass tool aids diagnosis of Cushing’s syndrome in dogs
Freely accessible tool, developed at the RVC, designed to be used in practice to support decision-making and increase confidence in diagnosis. -
The Lab Report: just how healthy is the UK’s most popular dog breed?
A new study from the RVC has revealed an overall picture on the healthiness of Labrador Retrievers in the UK, showing that arthritis is a particular concern for the breed -
Is the Staffordshire Bull Terrier as tough as its reputation?
New RVC research shows no evidence that Staffordshire Bull Terriers are any less healthy than other breeds in general -
Recognising early signs of heatstroke in dogs can save lives
More than half of dogs that are taken to veterinary clinics with severe heatstroke go on to die from the condition, according to a new study. Image credit: Nottingham Trent University The risks to dogs are much lower, however, if these cases … -
New VetCompass paper: Common disorders in Cavalier King Charles spaniels
Disorders recorded in Cavalier King Charles Spaniels attending primary-care veterinary practices in England Summers JF, O’Neill DG, Church DB, Thomson PC, McGreevy PD, Brodbelt DC. (April 2015) Canine Genetics and Epidemiology Three major UK … -
Crufts welcomes 800 vet students
The Kennel Club recently sponsored 800 veterinary students from universities across the UK to visit Crufts 2015, which ran from the 5th to the 8th of March in Birmingham. The purpose was to familiarise the students with pedigree dogs and some … -
New poster: most common disorders in UK cats!
What disorders commonly affect our cats? A new educational poster in the Medivet/RSPCA/VetCompass collaborative infographic series was released last week. This new poster summarises the results of a VetCompass study looking at the most … -
RSPCA promoting VetCompass/Medivet poster: Most common disorders in UK cats
From Tuesday 22nd September the RSPCA will be promoting a visually engaging public information poster ('infographic'), co-produced by Medivet & VetCompass, showing evidence-based information on the most common disorders diagnosed in UK pet cats. … -
Kennel Club Breed Health Symposium 2018
Breed Health Co-ordinators (BHCs) are individuals appointed by dog breed clubs and councils as advocates for the health and welfare of their breed. The main role of the BHC is to facilitate the collection and communication of data on the health of … -
Study reveals flat-faced dogs really are less healthy than other dogs
We now have the answer to that burning question about whether flat-faced dogs truly are less healthy overall