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Diabetes mellitus and antibiotics – exploring the use of antibiotics as a risk factor for the disease (Complete)
The project aims to report the incidence of canine diabetes mellitus cases diagnosed in primary care veterinary practices in the United Kingdom and to describe and explore systemic antibiotic usage prior to dogs developing diabetes mellitus. -
Explore VetCompass findings on UK cats!
We have just released new additions to the growing collection of interactive data displays (‘infographics’) available on the VetCompass website! These visual tools provide handy summaries of demographic information & disease prevalence estimates … -
Practice-based research: Editorial in the Vet Record
In a recent editorial in the Veterinary Record, VetCompass team member Dan O’Neill outlines the continuing progress of veterinary practice-based research and describes the main UK projects currently leading the way in this relatively new field: ‘ … -
New VetCompass paper on canine degenerative mitral valve disease!
To date, epidemiological studies on degenerative mitral valve disease (DMVD) in dogs have largely reported referral caseloads or been limited to predisposed breeds. We are pleased to announce that a study undertaken by Maddy Mattin as part of her … -
Canine cruciate ligament disease publication in 'Veterinary Surgery'
A new study undertaken using VetCompass data has been published online in the journal Veterinary Surgery this week: Epidemiology of Cranial Cruciate Ligament Disease Diagnosis in Dogs Attending Primary-Care Veterinary Practices in England. Taylor- … -
VetCompass at the first international Canine Behaviour & Genetics meeting
The implications of consistently producing or selecting dogs which are not appropriately 'fit for function' both mentally and physically are manifold, with detrimental effects on canine welfare, economic investments and the integrity of the human- … -
VetCompass, RSPCA & Medivet companion animal disorder & longevity posters
This week the RSPCA are promoting a set of educational posters, developed in collaboration with the Medivet veterinary partnership and the VetCompass Programme. These posters summarise the findings of three important VetCompass studies, using … -
VetCompassTM study identifies prevalence and risk factors for systemic glucocorticoid usage in dogs in the UK
Glucocorticoids are widely used in primary care veterinary practices. This new VetCompassTM study used data from primary-care clinics in the UK and has revealed that the prevalence of systemic glucocorticoid usage is 6.2%. Staffordshire Bull … -
Latest VetCompass research will be presented at BSAVA
Interested in clinical research relevant to the first-opinion practitioner? Then come and hear the latest findings from the VetCompass programme at BSAVA Congress, this April. We hope to see you there. VetCompass Clinical Research Abstracts … -
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 …